VU Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University
Dr. Muhammad Shakeel
Assistant Professor
Department of Economics
Faculty of Arts


PhD (Economics)


Energy Economics
Official Email muhammad.shakeel@vu.edu.pk
Dr. Shakeel is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Virtual University of Pakistan, where he contributes to distance learning across the country. Prior to joining Virtual University, he taught various courses at Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad from 2013 to 2019. Quaid-e-Azam University is one of the top leading institutes in Pakistan. Dr. Shakeel has been actively involved in research for over a decade. He has published more than ten research papers in renowned international journals such as Energy, Energy and Environment, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, and The Singapore Economic Review. This indicates his expertise and contributions to the field of economics and related areas. Apart from publishing research papers, Dr. Shakeel serves as a reviewer for both international and national journals. This demonstrates his commitment to scholarly rigor and the evaluation of research articles. Additionally, he is a board member of various national journals, including the Baluchistan Think Tank Network (BTTN) journal, among others. As a board member, he likely plays a role in guiding the editorial process and ensuring the quality of published work. At Virtual University of Pakistan, Dr. Shakeel takes an active role in leading research-related activities. He focuses on enhancing the research culture by providing faculty development training and collaborating with senior researchers. These initiatives aim to foster a research-oriented environment and promote the growth of research capabilities within the university. In terms of academic qualifications, Dr. Shakeel obtained his Master's and M.Phil degrees in Economics from Quaid-e-Azam University. He further pursued a PhD in Economics from Federal Urdu University in Islamabad, indicating his commitment to advancing his knowledge and expertise in the field.
Experience
Visting Lecturer
University of the Punjab, Lahore
From Feb 25, 2021 To May 29, 2021
Visiting Lecturer
Federal Urdu University, Islamabad
From Feb 26, 2015 To Aug 31, 2016
Visiting Lecturer
Quaid i Azam University, Islamabad
From Jun 01, 2013 To Aug 31, 2019
Honors And Awards
PhD indigenous scholarship of Higher Education Commission (H.E.C.) of Pakistan
Year: 2013
I am working as a reviewer of many international journal including Nature communication, Environmental science and pollution research, Forman Journal of Economics, Environment Development and Sustainability, Energies, Sustainability, Economies
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I have 38.0 I.F. of all publications todate.
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I have proposed and conducted a training workshop at Virtual University on the state of the art econometrics methods using Eviews and Stata
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Test developed for Instructor and Lecturer jobs at VU and for candidates of jobs in Board of Investment
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Citations = 147 H-index = 7
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Publications
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Nawaz, A., & Shakeel, M. (2023). Tourism Development and Environmental Sustainability in the European Union: Moderating Role of Institutional Governance. Green and Low-Carbon Economy. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewGLCE32021749
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Nadeem, M., Wang, Z., & Shakeel, M. (2023). Real output, fossil fuels, clean fuels and trade dynamics: New insights from structural break models in China. Applied Energy, 350, 121746. IF = 11.2
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Tariq B., Shakeel M., Bano S. ' The Impact of Health on Economic Growth: A Panel Data Investigation of Asia'. IUB Journal of social sciences (2020) Vol 2 (2)
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Nawaz A., Shakeel M., Mushtaq S. " Unemployment, Governance and Migration Flows in Pakistan. Bulletin of Business and Economics (2022) Vol 11(2)
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Ahmed A., Shakeel M., Khan A.H. “Tracing Institutional Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training Skills for Socio-economic Development of Women in Baluchistan. Pakistan Journal of Education (2021) vol 38(1)
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Dilshad A, Shakeel M, Bilal T, Tariq M Socio-economic assessments of Hepatitis C Virus infection: Evidence from Vehari district of Pakistan. Archives of Hepatitis Research (2021) vol 7
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Shakeel M., Sharif S. & Salim Q. Impact of gas conservation on aggregate economy and trade of Pakistan, Journal: South Asian Studies, (2021) vol 35(2)
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Shakeel, M. Analyses of Energy-GDP-Exports Nexus: The way forward. Energy,(2021) vol 216, impact 7.04
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Shakeel, M.. Economic output, export, fossil fuel, non-fossil fuels and energy conservation: evidence from structural break models with VECMs in South Asia. Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2021) vol 28, IMPACT: 4.2
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Zeshan, M. Shakeel, M. Mitigation and adaptations policies of climate change in South Asia, Journal: Singapore Economic Review (online on September 22, 2020) Impact 1.18
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Shakeel, M. Salam, A. Energy-GDP-Export nexus and Energy Conservation: Evidence from Pakistan and South Asia. Environmental Sciences and Pollution Research, Vol 27(22) (2020) I.F: 4.22
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Shakeel, M. Ahmed, A. Economic growth, export and energy conservation: Evidence from panel co-integration based causality models in south Asia, journal: Energy and Environment vol 31(2), (2021) Impact Factor (I.F.) 2.94
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Zeshan M., Shakeel M. Water Crisis in Pakistan: A Dynamic CGE-Water Model. Water Economics and Policy (2021)
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Hus A.M., Shakeel M., Nagina, G. A note on wages and remuneration amid pandemic in Pakistan. JAES, (2020), vol 1
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Aziz A. Nagina G., and Shakeel, M. Least-Square Models with Structural Breaks for Price-Demand Relationship of Prevention -Commodities to Covid -19 Disease: Evidence from Pooled Weekly Data of Hand Sanitizers, Face -Masks and Vitamin -C, GER 5(3)2020
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Shakeel, M. Ahmed, A. Sharif, S. Linkages of corruption with income, inflation and income inequality in Pakistan, Journal of the Research society of Pakistan Vol no. 57 issue no. 1 (2020)
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Shakeel, M. Iqbal, M.M. Majeed, M.T. Energy consumption, trade and GDP: A case study of south Asian countries, Pakistan Development Review (PDR, 2014) vol no. 53(4) I.F: 1.26
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Presentation
1 VU Economists Presentation on PhD research work, 30 June 2021, Video-con, LRO, Virtual University of Pakistan