Dr. Tayyaba Tamim | Inclusion | Best Researcher Award.

Lahore University of Managment Sciences,Pakistan

Professional Profiles:

👨‍🎓 Bio Summary:

Dr. Tayyaba Tamim is a distinguished educator and researcher focusing on social justice, equity, and inclusivity in education, particularly higher education. Her research delves into the marginalization processes related to languages, gender, caste, religion, disability, and their intersectionality in education. She employs qualitative and ethnographic methods to understand the lived experiences and underlying marginalizing dynamics within and beyond classrooms. Currently, she serves as the Dean of the Syed Ahsan Ali & Syed Maratib Ali School of Education at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

🎓 Education:

Dr. Tamim earned her Ph.D. in Education from the University of Cambridge, UK, with a thesis titled “Capability Development: A Sociological Study of Languages in Education in Pakistan” (2006-2010). She holds an MPhil in Research in Second Language Education Across Cultures from the University of Cambridge, UK, with a thesis on the role of L1 in learning L2 (2004-2005). Additionally, she obtained an MA in English Language Teaching from Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore University (1998-1999), and an MA in English Language & Literature from the University of Punjab (1992-1994).

🔍 Research Focus:

Dr. Tamim’s research interests include exploring marginalization in education concerning language, gender, caste, religion, and disability. She is particularly interested in how gender social norms intersect with educational opportunities and their impacts. Her work aims to push for equality in educational opportunities by understanding the experiences of marginalized groups through strong theoretical frameworks and qualitative research.

🏆 Honors & Awards:

Dr. Tamim has received numerous accolades for her contributions to education and research. Her work has been recognized internationally, and she has successfully secured significant funding for research projects aimed at understanding and addressing educational inequalities.

Professional Experience: 💼

Dr. Tamim has held various academic and administrative roles throughout her career. She is currently the Dean of the Syed Ahsan Ali & Syed Maratib Ali School of Education at LUMS (2024-present). She has also served as Director of Academics, Faculty Lead of the Paedagogical Partnership Programme at LUMS Learning Institute, and Chair of the Department of Social Sciences at Lahore School of Economics. Her past roles include Director Academics at Shaheed Zulfizqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology and Assistant Professor at Aga Khan University.

📚 Top Noted Publications :

Title: Women and Higher Education in COVID-19 Times: Challenges and Possibilities for Sustainable Development
Author: Tamim, T.
Citation: World Sustainability Series, 2021, pp. 443–463
Index: 0 Citations
Year of Publish: 2021

Title: Language, Class, and Education: Deconstructing the Centre to Rethink Inclusivity in Education in Pakistan
Author: Tamim, T.
Citation: Cogent Education, 2021, 8(1), 1897933
Index: 9 Citations
Year of Publish: 2021

Title: Monolingual Policies and Plurilingual Practices in English Language Classrooms: Addressing Shared Guilt and Threats
Author: Tamim, T.
Citation: Asian EFL Journal, 2020, 27(2), pp. 241–268
Index: 1 Citation
Year of Publish: 2020

Title: The Intersection of Caste, Social Exclusion and Educational Opportunity in Rural Punjab
Authors: Tamim, T., Tariq, H.
Citation: International Journal of Educational Development, 2015, 43, pp. 51–62
Index: 10 Citations
Year of Publish: 2015

Title: The Politics of Languages in Education: Issues of Access, Social Participation and Inequality in the Multilingual Context of Pakistan
Author: Tamim, T.
Citation: British Educational Research Journal, 2014, 40(2), pp. 280–299
Index: 30 Citations
Year of Publish: 2014

Author Metrics 📊 :

Dr. Tamim’s publications have been well-cited, reflecting her influence in the field of education research. Her work is frequently referenced in studies focusing on social justice, equity, and language education in Pakistan and beyond.

📅 Research Timeline:

2023-2024: Intersection of Gender and Class in Shaping Marginalized Youth Experiences in Higher Education (LUMS initiative)

2022-2025: Gender, Class, and Social Norms: Role of Schooling in Marginalized Communities (Gates Foundation)

2022-2025: Capacity Building of Pakistani Universities in Online Education with a Gender Focus (Erasmus+ CBHE funding scheme)