VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University
Muhammad Hassam Shahid
Lecturer
Department of Economics
Faculty of Arts


PhD (Economics)


Environmental Economics
Official Email hassam.shahid@vu.edu.pk
Contact +92 (42) 111 880 880 (Ext: -)
Mr. Hassam is working as a lecturer in economics with a passion for research and teaching. Mr. Hassam has an MPhil in economics from the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), where he specialized in Environmental Economics and Development Economics. He has over five years of experience in teaching and research at various institutions, including the University of Lahore (UOL), the Punjab Economic Research Institute (PERI), and the Senate of Pakistan. He also was a co-principal investigator on an HEC-funded project on Psychological Distress and Coping Mechanisms in Covid-19. He has published 10 research papers and one book chapter in reputable national and international journals and books. His research interests include Environmental Economics, Water Resources, Econometrics, and poverty. Mr. Hassam enjoys engaging with students and colleagues and sharing his knowledge and insights. Mr. Hassam is always eager to learn new skills and explore new ideas that can enhance his academic and professional development.
Experience
Lecturer
The University of Lahore
From Sep 21, 2020 To Apr 30, 2023
Tutor
Allama Iqbal Open University
From Oct 01, 2019 To Jan 31, 2022
Research Assistant
Senate of Pakistan
From Feb 01, 2016 To Jul 31, 2016
Staff Economist
Punjab Economic Research Institute
From Aug 03, 2015 To Dec 31, 2015