Academic CV & professional profile
Farhan Sadique, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Adult Learning and Leadership at Kansas State University. Scholar-practitioner in organization development, workforce development, adult learning, AI-supported learning, microlearning, and performance improvement.
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Research-to-practice learning systems
My work connects scholarship with practical design for organizations, educators, graduate learners, and communities navigating change.
Current role: Assistant Professor, Kansas State University
Department: Educational Leadership, Adult Learning & Leadership
Email:sadique@ksu.edu
Website:farhansadique.com
Academic identity
Adult learning and leadership, workforce education, HRD, organization development, and applied research design.
Applied expertise
Learning systems, competency modeling, program evaluation, talent development, consulting, and performance improvement.
Current focus
AI and microlearning, learner agency, adult learning in constrained environments, and humane organizational change.
Appointments
Academic and professional appointments
2024–Present
Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership
Kansas State University, College of Education. Adult Learning and Leadership faculty member supporting graduate teaching, research mentoring, and applied scholarship.
2020–Present
Researcher and Partner
Rothwell & Associates LLC. Collaborative work in organization development, talent development, competency modeling, learning design, and performance improvement.
Prior Experience
Workforce development, retail leadership, training, and consulting
Professional experience spanning adult learning, sales competency development, customer experience, employee development, program design, and learning facilitation.
Education & credentials
Educational preparation
Ph.D.
Pennsylvania State University
Workforce Education and Development. Dissertation focused on salesperson competencies in home improvement retail.
M.S.
Pittsburg State University
Human Resource Development.
B.B.A.
United International University
Business Administration.
Credentials
Professional certifications
SHRM-CP; Certified Career Services Provider, National Career Development Association.
Research areas
Areas of scholarship and practice
My research and consulting connect adult learning theory with workplace systems, organizational capability, and technology-enabled learning.
Adult learningOrganization developmentHuman resource developmentWorkforce educationAI-supported learningMicrolearningProgram evaluationCompetency modelingSimulation-based learningCareer developmentQuality programsLearning transfer
Selected scholarship
Publications, proceedings, and scholarly work
This web CV highlights selected work. A full and frequently updated list can be maintained through Google Scholar, ORCID, or a downloadable academic CV.
Revolutionizing the Online Learning Journey
Co-authored Routledge book focused on practical strategies for engaging online learners.
Book
Future-Proofing Organizations
Scholarship connecting organization development with resilience, adaptability, inclusive change, and emerging organizational needs.
Article
Measuring ROI in Technology-Based Learning
Book chapter on evaluation and return on investment in technology-supported learning contexts.
Chapter
AI, Microlearning, and Engineering Education
Conference proceedings and presentations examining AI-supported microlearning, faculty readiness, and learner engagement.
Conference
Recognition
Awards and professional recognition
2025
ISPI Distinguished Dissertation Award
Recognition for doctoral dissertation work in workforce education and performance improvement.
2025
AECT James W. Brown Publication Award
Recognition associated with scholarship on measuring ROI in technology-based learning.
2023
OD Network Emerging Practitioner Award
Recognition from the OD Network for emerging contribution to organization development practice.
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