Hassan Amar

Hassan Amar is a Senior Lecturer in Project Management at the University of Roehampton's Faculty of Business and Law, affiliated with the Centre for Sustainability and Responsible Management. He holds a PhD from the University of Bedfordshire on Virtual-Agile IT Projects and an MSc in Project Management. His research focuses on IT project management, sustainability in education, and innovative technologies like AI/Blockchain in digital business.

Education:

• PhD: 'Managing Virtual-Agile IT Projects: The Paradigm of Responsiveness' (University of Bedfordshire, 2014–2018)
• MSc: 'Managing Virtual Teams in IT Projects: Effective Role of Leadership' (University of Bedfordshire, 2013)

Research Interests: He explores agile methodologies, risk management, project governance, sustainable curriculum development, and the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies. His work addresses challenges in distributed projects, green supply chains, and carbon management in universities.

Professional Roles:

• External Examiner at Robert Gordon University (2023–2027)
• External Examiner at University of the West of Scotland (2023–2027)

Advising/Grants: Currently accepting PhD students in areas like health sector IT projects, AI in project management, and sustainable education. No specific grants mentioned, but active in international research collaborations.

Labs/Teams: Part of the Centre for Sustainability and Responsible Management, focusing on interdisciplinary sustainability initiatives.