Afzal Sayed Munna

Mr Afzal Sayed Munna is a Doctoral Researcher pursuing a PhD in Education at the University of Bath and a Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) candidate at the University of Sunderland. He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader (MSc Business Management) at the University of Hull in London. His previous role was as a Digital Learning and Teaching Lead, Lecturer, Supervisor, and a member of the Research Ethics Review Committee at the University of Sunderland in London. He also served as an Academic/Programme Coordinator at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, London Campus.

Afzal also holds the position of Programme & Module External Examiner at the University of Hertfordshire, Cardiff Metropolitan University, and London Metropolitan University. Additionally, he is a Mentor at the University of Westminster, a Start-up Mentor at Arden University, and a Qualified Assessor, IQA, Lead IQA, and EQA. As an entrepreneur and independent education oversight consultant, Afzal brings a wealth of experience to his various roles.

He is a Qualified Teacher (QTLS), Chartered Manager (CMgr), Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Furthermore, he is a Fellow of the Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP) and a member of the Society for Education and Training (SET), the British Educational Research Association (BERA), and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Afzal serves as a Practitioner Advisory Group Member at Society for Education and Training (SET). He is a peer reviewer for the Journal of Education (SAGE Publications) and an editorial board member for the International Journal of Asian Education (IJAE), International Education and Culture Studies, Gnosi: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Theory and Praxis, and the Asia-Pacific Journal of Educational Management Research (AJEMR).

Research Interest

My research focuses on inclusive economic development and policies that promote equitable growth and reduce inequalities. I investigate how economic and educational policies can be structured to enhance social mobility, reduce poverty, and drive Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By examining effective policy design, resource allocation, and social interventions, I aim to address socio-economic barriers and support sustainable growth, particularly for marginalized communities. Ultimately, my work seeks to contribute to policy frameworks that prioritize equity, poverty reduction, and long-term, inclusive development on both local and global scales.