Dr. Khan completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Tsinghua University (the 16th-ranked University in the world). Throughout his academic career, Dr. Khan has made significant contributions to the field. As a Full Professor at Xuzhou University of Technology and Xian University of Posts and Telecommunication, he has published nearly 150 research articles. These articles, focusing on digital technologies, sustainable development, sustainable supply chain management, and technology-enabled Circular Economy approaches, have been published in various internationally renowned indexed journals. Dr. Khan's research has been recognized with highly cited researcher awards for the past three years.

Dr. Khan has been invited as a keynote speaker and invited speaker at 50+ international conferences. He has also published nine books related to the digital technology and sustainability aspects of business operations.