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A Journey Shaped by Curiosity & Learning
From classrooms in Pakistan to research halls in the USA, Dr. Zeeshan Usmani’s education is a story of curiosity, struggle, mentorship, and discovery. Every fellowship, scholarship, and degree added a new layer to his understanding of people, technology, and the world, shaping the teacher and thinker he is today and through every step, he carried one mission forward: to use knowledge for real-world impact and help others think beyond limits.
20+
Years in Higher Education & Research
10+
Global Academic & Research Affiliations
5+
International Fellowships & Scholarships
- Formal Degrees
Academic Qualifications
Dr. Zeeshan Usmani holds advanced academic degrees from top international universities, combining deep research work, analytical training, and years of teaching experience that shaped his approach to data, technology, and human behavior.
Fulbright Scholar by US Department of States (2006-2009)
Key Areas & Coursework:
- Thesis: Modeling and Simulation of Explosion Effectiveness as a Function of Blast and Crowd Characteristics
- Areas: Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Predictive Analysis, Simulation & Modeling, Crowd Behavior, Big Data and Injury Mapping
Research Advisors:
Dr. Daniel Kirk
Dr. Philip Bernhard
Activities & Societies:
ACM, IEEE, CISP, AHIMA, BCS, Fulbright, East-West Center Scholar
Media Coverage & Publications
Today in Brevard TV Feature
Research on Suicide Bombing featured in PBS affiliate show
Telegraph India Coverage
International media coverage of PhD research findings
Key Areas & Coursework:
- Thesis: A Swarm Based Model for Increasing Impulse Shopping in Supermarkets
- Areas: Data Mining, Predictive Analysis, Crowd Behavior, Genetic Algorithms and Big Data
Research Advisors:
Dr. Ronaldo Menezes
Activities & Societies:
Media Coverage & Publications
Research Publication
Influencing Customers through Customers: Simulation of Herd Behavior in Supermarkets
Grade: A
Key Areas & Coursework:
- Introduction to Digital Currencies
- Blockchain Technology and Applications
- Money and Banking
- Principles of Disruptive Innovation
- Digital Currencies in Developing World
- Regulation and Digital Currencies
- International Currency Markets
- Open Financial Systems
- Emerging Topics in Blockchain
- Cryptographic System Security
- Executive Programs
Advanced Professional Training
Leadership Principles Organizational Leadership
Harvard Business School
Nov 2020 - Dec 2020
Boston, USA
Executive education program designed to help leaders unleash potential in themselves and others, cultivating high-performing teams through real-world leadership challenges and 360-degree feedback.
Advanced Leadership Program Organizational Leadership
Cambridge Judge Business School
2019
Cambridge, UK
Cohort 18 – Three-week general management and leadership programme for seasoned senior executives, focusing on leadership agenda development with top faculty from Cambridge University.
- Certificates
Specialized Certifications
Saïd Business School,
- Oxford Blockchain Strategy Program
Computer Science
2018
Oxford, UK
Key Areas & Coursework:
Understanding blockchain fundamentals. The blockchain ecosystem analysis. Innovations in value transfer. Decentralised apps and smart contracts. Transforming enterprise business models. Blockchain frontiers and future trends
Copenhagen Business School
- Blockchain Summer School
Blockchain Technology
2018
Copenhagen, Denmark
European Blockchain Center initiative with faculty from Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen University, and IT University. Concluded with 2-day blockchain hackathon with industry partners.
RMIT University
- Developing Blockchain Strategy
Computer Science
2018
Melbourne, Australia
Activities & Societies:
Future Skills Course on Developing Blockchain Strategy
- Programs
Special Programs & Fellowships
A journey shaped by curiosity, meaningful research, and purpose driven ideas that blend science, technology, and human values to create real impact.
2008
University of Hawaii at Manoa
East West Center Scholar
Worked with Dr. Denise Konan in Economics Department
2009
United States Naval Academy
Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference
150+ students from US and dozen foreign countries for critical discussions and strategic exchanges
2007
United States Military Academy at West Point
Student Conference on US Affairs
Four-day conference facilitating interaction between civilian delegates and West Point cadets
