Najmul Islam

Najmul Islam is a tenured Professor of Digital Transformation in the Department of Software Engineering at LUT University's School of Engineering Sciences. He was recently promoted from associate professor to full professor and has established himself as a leading researcher in digital systems, blockchain, and artificial intelligence.

Dr. Islam's research spans several critical areas in digital transformation:

• Design and development of responsible, reliable, and legally compliant digital systems
• Blockchain applications for sustainable consumption and supply chain transparency
• Explainable AI for cybersecurity and decision-making systems
• Human-AI collaboration in organizational contexts
• Impact of digital systems on individuals and organizations

His scholarly work demonstrates a strong trajectory toward creating trustworthy digital ecosystems. Recent publications focus on integrating blockchain with AI for enhanced security and transparency, addressing challenges in human-AI collaboration, and developing sustainable digital solutions. His research bridges technical innovation with practical organizational applications, particularly in understanding how digital systems affect both business operations and individual well-being.

Dr. Islam's significant contributions to the field were recognized when he was awarded the Information Systems Scientist of the Year 2022 by the Finnish Computer Science Society. This prestigious award acknowledged both his academic merit and his participation in developing the information systems research community at LUT.

As an educator, Dr. Islam contributes to LUT's rapidly growing software engineering program, which has expanded from 30 to 300 student places annually over five years. The program offers six specialization options across LUT's Lappeenranta and Lahti campuses, with software engineering being the largest degree program in Lahti.