Sunila Modi

Dr. Sunila Modi is a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems and Project Management at the Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire. She holds a PhD in Information Systems from Brunel University (London). Her research focuses on agile methodologies in distributed environments, particularly leadership and collaboration in global teams. She has presented at conferences like ACIS, AMCIS, and IEEE, and designed workshops such as 'Hybrid Agile for Global Teams.'

Education: PhD in Information Systems (Brunel University), prior academic qualifications not specified. Professional Certifications include AgilePM (Foundation & Practitioner).

Research interests include agile leadership, distributed team collaboration, and adapting agile practices across cultural contexts. Her work addresses challenges in global software development, communication barriers, and cross-cultural education in HCI.

Key contributions include studies on common ground negotiation in distributed teams and cross-cultural HCI education. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and affiliated with AIS, Agile Alliance, and APM.

Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

Teaching focuses on agile project management, digital innovation, and creativity. She has supervised graduate students and contributed to curriculum design in information systems education.