Summary

Dr. Shahbaz currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (U&RP), NUST Institute of Civil Engineering (NICE) of SCEE. He obtained his PhD in Urban and Public Affairs in 2021 from the University of Louisville, KY, USA. The focus of his doctoral research was an exploration of the nexus between groundwater depletion and intermittent piped water supply, with a particular emphasis on governance perspectives. Dr. Shahbaz delved into examining the role played by both formal and informal institutions in influencing the performance of local water agencies. His research culminated in the proposal of proactive and community-based governance solutions, specifically identified as "Quality of Government as Impartiality" and "State-Reinforced Self-Governance." Building upon the foundation of his doctoral work, he is currently engaged in analysing how a corrupt social-institutional environment impacts community-led piped water supply systems. In addition to his doctoral degree, Dr. Shahbaz holds an MS degree in Transportation Planning (Mobility Management) from Hasselt University, Belgium, and a BSc in City and Regional Planning from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. With a scholarly record comprising over 8 research papers, his current research interests span the domains of water governance, environmental policy, and sustainable urbanism.

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