Department of Commerce

S.No	Photo	Name	Designation	Qualification	Specialization	Contact	CV Link
1		Dr. Zaffar Iqbal	Assistant Professor	Ph.D	Finance, accounts & Entrepreneurship	9596718136	View CV
2		Mr. Amjad Bhat	Lecturer	M Com	Marketing, Accounts and HRM	9797503362	View CV

Faculty Profile – Department of Commerce

1. Dr. Zaffar Iqbal

Dr. Zaffar Iqbal is a distinguished faculty member and currently serves as the Head of the Department of Commerce. He is an accomplished academic with an impressive educational profile, holding NET-JRF, Ph.D., M.Phil., M.Com, and B.Com qualifications.

Dr. Iqbal has a strong research orientation, with numerous research publications in reputed national and international journals and a significant record of paper presentations at various national and international conferences.

His academic expertise spans multiple domains, including Finance, Entrepreneurship, Tourism, and Accounting, establishing him as a versatile scholar and an inspirational academic leader within the department.

2. Mr. Amjad Rafiq Butt

Mr. Amjad Rafiq Butt is an accomplished Lecturer in the Department of Commerce. He holds an M.Com degree and has qualified NET in Commerce.

He brings academic strength and professional dedication to his role, with specialisation in Business Management, Accounting, and Marketing.

(II) Publications

Iqbal, Z., & Ahmed, S. (2022). Antecedents and consequences of community-based tourism in border district of Jammu and Kashmir. International Journal of Tourism Cities, 8(3), 569–587.
Ahmed, S., Iqbal, Z., & Antahal, P. C. (2023). Impact of climate change on nomadic herders’ livelihoods: Evidence from Bakarwal community in the Western Himalayas in India. Environmental Development, 48, 100930.
Iqbal, Z. (2020). The application of SEM technique for the assessment of factors influencing local community members in destination development: A study of the district of Jammu and Kashmir–India. Anais Brasileiros de Estudos Turísticos (ABET), 10(1), 8.
Iqbal, Z., & Andotra, N. (2019). Examining the factors influencing community participation in destination development.
Iqbal, Z., & Andotra, N. (2025). De-globalisation: Institutional preparedness and entrepreneurship. International Journal of Entrepreneurship Studies, 12(3), 45–60.
Iqbal, Z., & Ahmed, S. (Year). Unleashing entrepreneurial potential: Exploring the role of entrepreneurial orientation in MSME success in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. (Unpublished manuscript).
Sharma, A., & Iqbal, Z. (n.d.). Is online shopping a boon or bane? Exploring ethics in clicks and mortar retailing. (Unpublished manuscript).

(III) Seminars / Conferences / Workshops Attended

Two-Day Workshop on Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis, 11–12 August 2023, University of Jammu.
One-Week FDP on Integrative Research Methods: Qualitative, Meta-Analysis & Experimental Methods, 22–26 July 2024, University of Jammu.
2nd International Business and Finance Conference, 21 February 2018, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Paper presented: “Examining the Motives of and Post Impact of Demonetization on the Economy.”
Two-Day National Conference on “Moving Towards Sustainable Marketing Practices: Challenges and Opportunities”, 29–30 August 2019, University of Jammu. Paper presented: “Community Participation in Tourism Development: A Study of District Poonch.”
Workshop on Mechanism of Goods & Services Tax: The Road Ahead, 24 February 2018, AMU Aligarh.
ICSSR-Sponsored National Seminar on Goods & Services Tax: Emerging Issues and Challenges, 24 February 2018, AMU Aligarh. Paper presented: “Goods and Services Tax: A Move Towards Reforming Indirect Tax Structure.”
One-Week Workshop on Advanced Data Analysis Tools & Techniques, 18–23 March 2019, University of Jammu.
World No Tobacco Day Awareness Programme, 30 May 2019, University of Jammu.
Export Awareness Programme under Niryat Bandhu Scheme, 28 February 2020, University of Jammu.
ISDI-Global Conference 2021, IIM Nagpur (27–30 December 2021). Paper presented: “Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Spirit: A Comprehensive Analysis of MSMEs Performance in Jammu and Kashmir.”
National Conference on Emerging Trends in Commerce, Business Management, Technology and Agriculture, 4 March 2023. Paper presented: “Navigating Success: Exploring the Dynamics of Entrepreneurial Orientation in MSMEs – A Case Study of J&K.” Also served as a speaker.