I am Norhan Ahmed, a researcher and educator with a PhD in Engineering Systems Management, specializing in project management, risk management, decision-making, and data analytics. My work is deeply interdisciplinary, blending AI, machine learning, predictive modeling, and decision science to address complex organizational challenges. I have taught and conducted research across engineering, management, and environmental disciplines, with applications in sustainability and resilience. As an educator and researcher, I emphasize critical thinking, data literacy, and hands-on problem solving. I aim to bring cutting-edge data-driven decision making, enterprise risk management, and AI for business strategy into the curriculum, while expanding interdisciplinary research that connects management science with environmental sustainability and digital transformation.

Norhan Ahmed

I am Norhan Ahmed, a researcher and educator with a PhD in Engineering Systems Management, specializing in project management, risk management, decision-making, and data analytics. My work is deeply interdisciplinary, blending AI, machine learning, predictive modeling, and decision science to address complex organizational challenges. I have taught and conducted research across engineering, management, and environmental disciplines, with applications in sustainability and resilience. As an educator and researcher, I emphasize critical thinking, data literacy, and hands-on problem solving. I aim to bring cutting-edge data-driven decision making, enterprise risk management, and AI for business strategy into the curriculum, while expanding interdisciplinary research that connects management science with environmental sustainability and digital transformation.

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I am Norhan Ahmed, a researcher and educator with a PhD in Engineering Systems Management, specializing in project management, risk management, decision-making, and data analytics. My work is deeply interdisciplinary, blending AI, machine learning, predictive modeling, and decision science to address complex organizational challenges. I have taught and conducted research across engineering, management, and environmental disciplines, with applications in sustainability and resilience.

As an educator and researcher, I emphasize critical thinking, data literacy, and hands-on problem solving. I aim to bring cutting-edge data-driven decision making, enterprise risk management, and AI for business strategy into the curriculum, while expanding interdisciplinary research that connects management science with environmental sustainability and digital transformation.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant at American University of Sharjah – College of Engineering
January 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Teaching professional, graduate, and undergraduate courses; conducting research in sustainable construction project management and environmental sustainability with several publications.
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant at American University of Sharjah – Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science
January 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Teaching professional, graduate, and undergraduate courses; research in Water Quality Management, wastewater treatment, Sustainable Ecosystems, Energy and Environment, Life Cycle Assessment, with several publications.
Research Assistant at Department of Economics, American University of Sharjah
January 1, 2023 - September 12, 2025
Part of a faculty research grant for a project on Economic Modelling.
Educational Content Creator for Chemistry Courses at Study Smarter, Germany (Remote)
December 31, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Developed educational content for chemistry courses, including high school and undergraduate levels.
Research Assistant at Sheikh Saoud Al-Qassimi Chair in Family Business, American University of Sharjah
December 31, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Contributed to a faculty research grant for a project on entrepreneurship and family business.
Teaching Assistant at Department of Management, American University of Sharjah
December 31, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Assisted in teaching courses in management.
IBM Artificial Intelligence Program at IBM Academy
December 31, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Completed 40 hours of instructor-led training in AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and platforms such as Watson Studio.
Intern at Universal Lubricants
December 31, 2017 - September 12, 2025
Gained experience in fluid mechanics, lubricant production, product testing, and quality control.
Intern at ACE International
December 31, 2016 - September 12, 2025
Involved in infrastructure design, sewer system development, environmental projects, and project management.
Reviewer at IEEE ICTMOD Conference
December 31, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Reviewed and evaluated research papers for the IEEE ICTMOD Conference, ensuring high academic and technical quality.
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant at College of Engineering, American University of Sharjah
April 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Teaching and research in sustainable construction project management and environmental sustainability with several publications.
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant at Department of Chemistry, American University of Sharjah
April 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Teaching experience in professional courses, graduate courses, and undergraduate courses; research in water quality management, wastewater treatment, sustainable ecosystems, Energy and Environment, Life Cycle Assessment, with several publications.
Research Assistant at Sheikh Saoud Al-Qassimi Chair in Family Business, American University of Sharjah
December 31, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Part of faculty research grant for project on entrepreneurship and family business; contributed to interdisciplinary research.
Educational Content Creator at Study Smarter
December 31, 2022 - September 12, 2025
Developed educational content for chemistry courses, including high school and undergraduate levels.
Teaching Assistant at Department of Management, American University of Sharjah
December 31, 2021 - September 12, 2025
Assisted in teaching courses in management.
IBM Artificial Intelligence Program at IBM Academy
December 31, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Completed 40 hours of instructor-led training in AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and platforms such as Watson Studio.
Intern at Universal Lubricants
December 31, 2017 - September 12, 2025
Fluid mechanics, lubricant production, product testing, and quality control.
Intern at ACE International
December 31, 2016 - September 12, 2025
Infrastructure design, sewage system development, environmental projects, and project management.

Education

PhD in Engineering Systems Management at American University of Sharjah
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2025
Master of Engineering Management at University of Wollongong
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at American University of Sharjah
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
PhD in Engineering Systems Management at American University of Sharjah
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2025
Master of Engineering Management at University of Wollongong
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at American University of Sharjah
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) for Ph.D. Students
January 1, 2023 - September 12, 2025
Certificate in Human Subject Research (HSR)
January 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Certificate in IBM Artificial Intelligence
January 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) for Ph.D. Students
January 1, 2023 - September 12, 2025
Certificate in Human Subject Research (HSR)
January 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
IBM Artificial Intelligence
January 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Other