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Dr. Armin Kashefi serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Brunel University London within the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. Holding a PhD and MSc in Management Information Systems alongside a BSc in Software Engineering, he is a Certified Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) with a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice. His primary teaching responsibility involves leading the core Business Analysis and Process Modelling module for Business Computing degrees while supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in Management Information Systems
- MSc in Management Information Systems
- BSc in Software Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP)
Dr. Kashefi's research program spans hybrid simulation modeling, digital innovation, and socio-technical systems. He pioneers multiscale frameworks integrating agent-based, discrete event, and system dynamics approaches to address organizational resilience and operational efficiency challenges. His work extends to digital disaster response systems where he examines social media and collaborative tools in emergency contexts, alongside investigating ICT for development in African communities through projects like TANDEM and Sci-GaIA. This research bridges technical simulation methodologies with critical analysis of organizational behavior and socio-cultural factors in technology adoption.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals distinct thematic trajectories: current work (2024-2025) focuses on multiscale modeling for organizational resilience and airport terminal optimization; mid-career research (2018-2020) explores digital disaster workflows and social media in emergencies; while foundational studies (2015-2018) examine ICT adaptation behaviors and community technology initiatives in Ghana and West Africa. This progression demonstrates consistent application of simulation methodologies across evolving application domains from healthcare to critical infrastructure.
His professional recognition includes:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Dr. Kashefi has secured significant research funding through Innovate UK's TEA-PoCT project (2014-2015) for point-of-care testing economic evaluation, and contributed to two Horizon 2020 EU initiatives (2015-2017): TANDEM (TransAfrican Network Development) and Sci-GaIA focusing on EU-Africa research network collaboration. He actively supervises MSc dissertations and final-year projects while teaching Research Project Management and Year 2 Group Projects. Departmental service includes membership on the Athena SWAN Communication Team, Made in Brunel Software Innovation logistics coordination, and the Senior Tutor team supporting student academic progression.
He maintains active research collaborations with Dr. Faris Alwzinani, Dr. David Bell, and Prof. Mark Perry while contributing to Brunel's research ecosystem through the Departmental Research Group and ORCID profile (0000-0001-7816-2227). His work consistently bridges theoretical modeling with practical applications in organizational contexts across healthcare, transportation, and disaster response domains.
