Ali Akbar Forouzesh Nejad

Ali Akbar Forouzesh Nejad serves as Lecturer in Information Systems and Computer Science at the University of Portsmouth London Campus, leveraging 15+ years of industry experience from roles at Ericsson, Nokia, and MTN to bridge academic theory with real-world IT and telecom applications.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
• Master's degree in Information Technology
• PhD candidate in Artificial Intelligence (University of Portsmouth)

Research focuses on Explainable AI and Machine Learning applications in Agile Project Management, with significant contributions in Digital transformation and Deep Reinforcement Learning. He innovatively integrates artificial intelligence to enhance learning outcomes while emphasizing practical industry-academia connections.

Teaching responsibilities span:

• Web Product Development and Management
• Architecture and Operating Systems
• Database Management System
• Core Computing Concepts

No scientific awards are documented in available materials. His academic leadership manifests through published research and thought leadership, translating extensive industry experience (including Product Management and Systems Analysis roles) into impactful pedagogy that helps students bridge theoretical knowledge with professional practice.