Azita Hirsa

Azita Hirsa is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Her work bridges ethics, organizational behavior, and technology management.

• Ph.D. in Management (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
• M.Sc. in Technology and Organizational Behavior
• B.Sc. in Management Information Systems with Minor in Social Psychology

Research Focus:

• Engineering and Emerging Technology Ethics
• Management of Engineering and Technology
• Organization Identity Formation
• Interdisciplinary Pedagogy

Scientific Awards:

• 2024 School of Engineering Education Innovation Award
• Schacht Faculty Research Grant
• Rensselaer Master Teaching Fellowship
• PhD Senior Fellowship
• Rensselaer Graduate Fellowship

Leadership & Advocacy: Hosts Leaders in Action Conversations with industry leaders, and coordinates Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering competitions.