Omar Sharif studied at UTAR, Malaysia and also holds degrees from the University of Dhaka. He has an extensive knowledge of programming languages and statistical packages. His research interests include mathematical modelling, particularly prediction modelling, frontier methods (DEA, SFA), Holt’s Method, and the application of parametric and non-parametric approaches. Omar Sharif is currently on study leave completing his PhD at the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley, USA.