Ather Akhlaq, an Associate Professor of Health Informatics and Health Management, is currently the Director of ORIC at IOBM. He obtained his PhD from The University of Edinburgh, UK, which is one of the top 50 universities in the world. Dr Ather has a vast experience in interdisciplinary research, including diffusion of innovation and digital technologies in healthcare, asthma, child abuse, and digital business. He has published his work in top health and business journals and is well-versed in mixed methods data collection and analysis. Dr Ather has also served as a consultant on digital and public health for numerous international research projects.
Before becoming Director of ORIC, he was the Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) director.