Nastaran SK Taghizadeh

Dr. Nastaran SK Taghizadeh is a Lecturer (Education-focused) in the School of Management at RMIT University, within the College of Business & Law. She holds a PhD in Innovation Management from Universiti Sains Malaysia (2015) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning, accredited by the United Kingdom Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her career includes roles as Senior Lecturer at the University of Winchester (UK) and Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University (Oman).

Research Interests: Her work focuses on SME digital transformation, innovation management, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and social innovation. She bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, particularly in developing countries, emphasizing data-driven decision-making.

Leadership & Roles: She has led programs such as the Executive MBA and Senior Leader Master’s Degree Apprenticeship (SLMDA) at the University of Winchester. Her research spans over 90 publications in peer-reviewed journals, covering topics like Open Innovation, Technology Acceptance, and Value Co-creation.

Awards: She won the Sanggar Sanjung award (2015) for journal publication and ranked 3rd in Malaysia's national innovative idea competition (2009).

Collaborations: Active on platforms like ResearchGate and LinkedIn, she collaborates globally on projects related to digital transformation, SME competitiveness, and social entrepreneurship.