PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ADVISORY ROLES
A Journey of Ideas, Impact, and Innovation
This collection of roles and contributions reflects a multifaceted journey of engaging with ideas, people, and projects across law, technology, and society.
Professional Memberships/ Advisory Roles
Member of Advisory Council on AI under the Ministry of Innovation Development of Uzbekistan
IEEE Senior Member
Scientific Rector of the IFNLS China and Pakistan
Honorary Researcher at International Federation of Neurolegal Sciences
UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab Expert
Law Committee of IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems
Member of the Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) at the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
Center of Pakistan and International Relations Islamabad Pakistan
International Council for Commercial Arbitration
AI Policy Exchange Network
IEEE Young Professionals
International Bar Association
The International Chamber of Commerce (Young Arbitrators Forum)
Member of Austrian Arbitration Association
Swiss Arbitration Association
International Centre for Appropriate Dispute Resolution and Prevention
ACIArb. Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Young International Construction Practitioners
Associate status with ICDR Young & International New York
The Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs
Pakistan Legal Awareness Program
Pakistan Medical Commission
American Philosophical Association
Society for Philosophy of Science in Practice
European Network for the Philosophy of the Social Sciences
Professional Experience
- March 2023– Present
Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Beijing, China
Researcher at International Research Center for AI Ethics and Governance
- September 2020 – January 2023
Tashkent State University of Law
Uzbekistan
Professor of Law (Designated as Foreign Highly Qualified Expert)
- August 2019 – August 2020
Westminster International University in Tashkent
Uzbekistan
Senior Lecturer in Law
- July 2019 – August 2020
Research Institute for Legal Policy under the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan
International Consultant for the Development of New Civil Code
- November 2018 – July 2019
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan
Freelance Staff Member in Pakistan Delegation to Shanghai Cooperation Organization
- February 2017- November 2021
International Academy of Management, Law, Finance, and Business
Kyrgyzstan
Consultant/Advisor to the Rector
- October 2015- July 2017
Eastern University named after Mahmud Kashgari-Barskani. Kyrgyzstan (International Kuwait University)
Kyrgyzstan
Consultant to the Rector
Overseas Teaching And Research Engagements
- January 2022 – Jan 2023
Management Development Institute of Singapore in Uzbekistan
Professor in Business Law
- May 2021 – Dec 2023
Hunan University, Nanchang University, Southwest University of Finance and Economics
China
Visiting Lecturer in Philosophy
Engaged in teaching an extensive course in Philosophy.
- May 2019 – July 2019
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing, China
Visiting Lecturer in Social Sciences
- September 2017- June 2018
University of Saint Joseph, Sciences Po
Beirut, Lebanon
Research and Teaching Associate to Director of Institute of Political Science
- September 2014- June 2015
Writing and Academic Resource Center, American University of Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan
Writing Tutor
Fellowships
- June 2024 – Present
Center for Long-term Artificial Intelligence
Job Title: Associate Research Fellow
- June 2023 – February 2024
Tashkent State University of Law Uzbekistan
Job Title: Central Asia Legal Research Fellow
- Jan 2022 – Present
Chinese Academy of Sciences, International Research Center for AI Ethics and Governance, China
Job Title: Student Fellow
- May 2022 – June 2024
University of Milan, “Information Society Law Center” (ISLC), Italy
Job Title: International Research Fellow
- Sep2018- Sep 2021
Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies. Islamabad, Pakistan
Job Title: Visiting Research Fellow
Administrative Experience
- May 2020 – Present
Ai Mo Innovation Consultants (SMC- Private) Limited. Pakistan
Job Title: CEO (www.aimoconsultants.com)
- Oct 2019 – Present
Central Asia Tech Law
Job Title: Founder (www.centralasiatechlaw.com)
- Nov 2016- Sep 2017
Eastern Center of Strategic Studies. Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan
Job Title: Founder and Acting Director
- May 2014- May 2015
Future Group Limited. Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan
Job Title: Assistant Director for Sales and Marketing
Fieldwork & Data Analysis Experience
AI Governance International Evaluation Index (AGILE Index) 2024
Role: Core Team Member
Institution: Center for Long-term Artificial Intelligence (CLAI), in collaboration with the International Research Center for AI Ethics and Governance, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Link: AGILE Index Publications
- Contributed to the development and launch of the AI Governance International Evaluation Index (AGILE Index) 2024.
- Conducted research and analysis on AI governance frameworks across different jurisdictions.
- Developed evaluation criteria and assisted in presenting findings to global stakeholders.
Empirical Study on Social Cohesion Among Refugees and Local Communities (2018, Lebanon)
Role: Researcher
Institution: University of Saint Joseph in Beirut
- Conducted extensive fieldwork in refugee camps across Lebanon, gathering both qualitative and quantitative data on social cohesion between refugees and local Lebanese communities.
- Visited war zones, conflict areas, and refugee communities for data collection and interviews.
- Analyzed collected data to assess integration, community tensions, and the socio-political impact of displacement.
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (2015, Pakistan)
Role: Research Intern
Link: Click here
- Collected, analyzed, and synthesized reports and complaints received by HRCP over a six-month period.
- Contributed to the drafting and final publication of the 2016 Annual Report, focusing on human rights violations and socio-political conditions in Pakistan.
- Played a key role in analyzing data for HRCP’s annual review of human rights issues.
Contributions To The Surveys/ Indexes And Reports
6) GOVERNMENT AI READINESS INDEX 2021 - OXFORD INSIGHTS Contributor on Central Asia and South Asian Region. In-depth Analysis Oxford Insights Walwyn Road, Malvern, England, WR13 6PL, United Kingdom
5) A CASE STUDY OF CHINESE VACCINE DIPLOMACY IN PAKISTAN (2021) In-depth analysis of Donor Vaccination Projects Romanian Institute for Europe-Asia Studies Romania
4) OVERVIEW OF BIG DATA AND CLOUD COMPUTING LAWS, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES IN CENTRAL ASIA (August 12, 2020). Ammar Younas, Aisha Umarova, Ahmed Hassan, Zoraiz Usman, Fortnightly Legaltech Digest Issue No. 4, AIFC Lawtech Advisory Council
3) “RECENT POLICIES, REGULATIONS AND LAWS RELATED TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACROSS THE CENTRAL ASIA” (August 1, 2020). Ammar Younas, Aisha Umarova, Fortnightly Legaltech Digest Issue No. 3, AIFC Lawtech Advisory Council.
2) “SYRIAN REFUGEES IN LEBANON BETWEEN RESILIENCE AND VULNERABILITY” 2017 This report is the outcome of two years of productive and fruitful meetings, discussions, and collaboration between Saint Joseph University’s Political Science Institute (ISP), UNHCR, and RDPP. A team of 20 students visited 120 towns across Lebanon and conducted 1800 surveys.
1)“BE SKILLED, BE EMPLOYED, BE THE CHANGE GENERATION” 2012 On the 10th anniversary of the UNESCO Global Monitoring Report (GMR), young people were asked for the first time to translate into their own words the findings and recommendations of the 2012 GMR on skills development, 'Youth and skills: putting education to work'. A task force of more than 600 young people from around the world contributed to this first youth version of the GMR with stories and testimonies on the importance of having the skills and opportunities for a decent job.
Internships
- June 2016- Sep 2016
Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyz Republic
Job Title: Research Intern in Public Procurement Department
- June 2015- August 2015
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. Lahore Secretariat. Pakistan
Job Title: Intern at Complaint Cell
- Nov 2012- April 2013
International Center “Interbilim”, Kyrgyzstan within the agreement with Electoral Reform International Service (ERIS) UK and European Union.
Job Title: Researcher in the field of Political Campaign Financing
Keynote Lectures / Guest Lectures
Kyrgyz State Law Academy Kyrgyzstan, Arabaev Kyrgyz State University, Academy of Tourism Kyrgyz Republic. International Ataturk Alatoo University. Westminster University Uzbekistan, Jingsa Law Firm China, Beijing Foreign Studies University China. Inha University Uzbekistan, Tashkent State University of Law Uzbekistan. Astana International Financial Center Kazakhstan, National Legal Forum Kyrgyzstan, High Tech Park of Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakh Humanitarian Law University. Tashkent Law Spring. Academy of Ministry of Internal Affiairs Uzbekistan.
Volunteer Services, Co-curricular Activities And Events Attended
Nov 2018 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Youth Assembly, Hainan China
Nov 2018 Model SCO Summit 2018, Delegation of Pakistan
Nov 2018 Model United Nation Conference, University of International Relations, Beijing China
Won the Awards of Best Delegate, The Most Experienced Speaker 2018
Dec 2018 SCO National Coordinators Meeting, Kunming China
Dec 2018 “ AGORA” Youth Entrepreneurship Gathering Beijing China
Dec 2018 Jingsh Law Firm, Guest Speaker in the Opening Ceremony of International Office in Zhenghzou, Henan, China
Jan 2019 Reception by Embassy of Sweden on the 10th Anniversary of Beijing Center
Jan 2019 Reception by Embassy of Kyrgyzstan on National Literary Festival
Jan 2019 Meeting of the Council of National Coordinators of SCO Countries
Feb 2019 Rural Cultural Development Immersion Program Qufu Shandong China
Feb 2019 Headquarter of Confucius Research Institute of China Qufu China
Feb 2019 Volunteer Teacher at Primary School in Qufu China
Feb 2019 Volunteer Organisation for Innovative Country Services Beijing China
Mar 2019 Microsoft China Research and Development Headquarters
Mar 2019 Interpreter with Auditors of SCO Countries Delegation
Mar 2019 Reception by Embassy of Pakistan on Pakistan Day
Mar 2019 SCO Environmental Policy Drafting Meeting
Mar 2019 International Day of Nowruz, The Chinese People’s Association of Friendship with Foreign Countries, Beijing China
April 2019 International Model UN Conference Tashkent Uzbekistan
April 2019 Certificate of Appreciation, WIUT Uzbekistan
April 2019 Meeting of National Security Advisors of SCO Countries
May 2019 “ SunShine Ambassador” by VOICS China
May 2019 External Evaluator of Policy Implementation in Dongmenying Village China
May 2019 Beijing Foreign Studies University, Summer Camp
June 2019 Meetings of Finance Experts of SCO Countries for Finalizing Budget of SCO 2019
July 2019 World Peace Forum: Governance and AI. Beijing China
July 2019 12th Annual Meeting of Academic Community of Pol Science and IR Beijing China
National Artificial Intelligence Forum 2021 Pakistan
Volunteer History
- Sep2012- Sep 2014
Kyrgyz Academy of Tourism Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Volunteer Job Title: Lecturer in Communication Skills
- Nov 2010–May 2011
Arabaev Kyrgyz State University, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Volunteer Job Title: English Language Teacher
Social Projects
12 Talks were organized under the theme of “Ai Mo Talks” to engage students, academicians, experts, state officials, businessmen and general public to inspire, to motivate and to seek their feedback on perspective Post COVID situation in their area of activities.
This international Conference hosted 145 young scholars from 20 countries. Project was proposed and implemented by me in December 2016 with the collaboration of Eastern University Kyrgyzstan.
Public Policy Summit was organized to inform school children about the Public Policy process. Summit was attended by 50 school children of senior class. Project was proposed and implemented by me in January 2016 with the Collaboration of Eastern University Kyrgyzstan.
First All Kyrgyzstan Public Speaking and Declamation Contest was first effort this type which attracted 30 Public Speakers from all over the Kyrgyzstan. Project was proposed and implemented by me in Feb 2016 with the Collaboration of Eastern University Kyrgyzstan.