معرفی
Dr. Hamed Jafarzadeh serves as a Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics at the Department of Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics within Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University. With a PhD in Information Systems from UNSW and extensive industry experience spanning 12+ years in IT project management and business analysis, he bridges academic rigor with practical industry applications across Australia, New Zealand, and Iran.
Education:
- Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology
- Master of IT Management, University of Tehran
- PhD in Information Systems, University of New South Wales
His research centers on business analytics with emphases on big data/social analytics, data-driven decision systems, agile development methodologies, social media misinformation, and behavioral aspects of IT adoption. This work integrates organizational psychology with technical systems to address real-world industry challenges, particularly in digital transformation contexts where human factors intersect with technological solutions.
Recent publications reveal a consistent interdisciplinary trajectory spanning software engineering, information security, and business resilience. His work demonstrates strong methodological diversity—combining quantitative modeling with behavioral analysis—while maintaining focus on agile environments, security compliance, and social media ecosystems. The research consistently targets practical industry applications rather than purely theoretical exploration.
Scientific Awards:
- Highly Commended - Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence (2023)
Dr. Jafarzadeh has secured competitive research funding from the Tokyo Foundation (Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship), New Zealand Multi Agency Research Network, and Massey University. As an accredited Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), he teaches business analytics, agile project management, and database systems at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His industry impact extends through Coursera courses and Optus analytics initiatives focused on business forecasting and industry skills development.
He actively contributes to the Transforming Energy Markets Research Centre and maintains industry collaborations through projects like Excel Skills for Business Forecasting. His current work emphasizes translating academic research into practical tools for business resilience and data-driven decision-making in volatile markets.
