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Dr Nasrullah Khilji

Portfolio Leader for SCE Academic Partnership (UK & TNE)
Associate Professor in Applied Project Management
Course Leader, MSc in Digital Technology Solution Specialists
Head of Information Systems and Knowledge Management (ISKM) Research Group
School of Computing and Engineering
nasrullah.khilji@uwl.ac.uk

Dr Nasrullah Khilji has extensive expertise and substantial experience in organisational strategies and systems, project and operations management, knowledge management, management information system, digital technologies and innovation, international business management, team dynamics and leadership and strategic portfolio management in a variety of settings both in UK and from abroad.

Dr Khilji is currently working at the School of Computing and Engineering, University of West London as an Associate Professor in Applied Project Management and to lead the portfolio of academic partnerships (UK and TNE), to direct the higher degree apprenticeship programme, the MSc in Digital Technology Solutions Specialists and to chair the research group for Information Systems and Knowledge Management (ISKM). Dr Khilji is connected to work as an academic reviewer for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ‘MIT Press’, USA, and the Cambridge University Press, as well as an academic reviewer for the Ministry of Higher Education in the Sultanate of Oman. He serves the St Ann’s School Governors Board in the capacity of the Co-opted Governor in the Ealing, London. He is an active researcher in his expert research area to continuously contribute and publish in prominent international journals, publications, conferences and currently he is working on a book in the ‘Domain Applications of Project Management’. Over the years, he has supervised numerous undergraduate and Postgraduate dissertations, though he is actively engaged in mentoring, supervising and examining doctoral research.

He has served previously as a senior lecturer, honorary professor, course leader and module coordinator in project management, digital business management and strategic technology management at the University of Bedfordshire, Dublin Institute of Technology, CMDC-Cranfield University and Thames Valley University (now UWL). In international collaboration, he has served as a senior academic to coordinate the MBA programme at the Nations School of Business and Management in Guyana and Oman. Dr Khilji has successfully directed various international UG and PG courses in academic partnership in Malta, Jordan and Bangladesh.

He was designated to join the caretaker cabinet as a minister for Education, Science and Information Technology in the Interim Cabinet, Government of Baluchistan, Pakistan in 2018. Previously, he initiated the PEARL Institute of Management and Information Technology, Quetta academic setup in 1999 to promote modern management and IT higher and vocational education, which is continuously imparting technical and professional education in Quetta, Pakistan.

  • Qualifications

    • PhD (University of West London)
    • CPD (Oxford University)
    • MBA (Cardiff University)
    • PgCert (University of Bedfordshire)
    • MSc (University of Baluchistan)

  • Awards

    Nomination as a Senior Observer: Nominated as a senior observer in the INTEREG European Funded InfoTech Project for small and medium businesses in Balkan Mediterranean Region (2017-2020)
    Nomination as a Caretaker Minister for Education: Selection to serve in the Interim Cabinet as a caretaker minister for education, science and technology Government of Balochistan, Pakistan in 2018
    Best PhD Research Paper and Presentation Award: Winner of the best PhD research paper award in the 10th International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management and Organisational Learning – ICICKM 2013 at the George Washington University
    Nomination for AEP, Cranfield University: Nominated to present the business idea in the Cranfield School of Management, Bettany Research, Cranfield University for AEP (Aspiring Entrepreneurship Programme 2011) for Business
    Bright Sparc Award: Recognising Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business Support in Technology Award Winner for the category ‘Best Collaboration Between Education and Business’
    East of England Development Authority (EEDA) Innovation Voucher Award: Innovation Voucher
    European Union Social Fund for Leadership and Project Management: SGiE (Support Graduates in Employment)

  • Memberships

    Association for Project Management (APM)
    International Council on Knowledge Management (ICKM)
    Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
    Association of Project Safety (APS)
    Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
    Association of Overseas Scholarship Training (AOST)

Teaching

  • MSc Digital Technology Solution Specialists
  • MSc Applied Project Management
  • MSc Information System

Research

See Dr Nasrullah Khilji's publications list in the UWL Repository.

  • An active researcher in knowledge management, MIS, big data analytics, soft skills acquisition, team dynamics and leadership, sustainable development, and portfolio strategic management field.
  • Continuous contribution as an academic research expert to present and publish in prominent international journals, publications, symposiums, and conferences since 2010.
  • Supervised numerous undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD dissertations / thesis project since 2016.
  • Special Issue Editor in the International Journal of Knowledge "Knowledge Intensive Business Services (KIBS) and Their Role in the Knowledge-Based Economy" during 2023.
  • Participated in the British Council Funded Project “Intelli-Student – A Cutting-edge Computer-aided Learning Platform to Augment Online Teaching and Learning Pedagogies”: A UK-Saudi Partnership Project (£43,412). This project investigates students’ emotional states and their impact on online learning during 2022-2023.
  • Funded research project on Project management in soft skills knowledge acquisition: extending the range of application using VLE in diverse and non-standard curriculum areas (£3,000) in 2022. 
  • Member of the academic review committee for the Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management “EJKM” since 2017.
  • Reviewer for the Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education “JARHE” since 2018.
  • Reviewer for the Journal of Information and Knowledge Management "JIKM" since 2019.
  • Worked as a senior consultant in the INTEREG European Funded InfoTech Project ‘Innoplateform’ for small and medium businesses in Balkan Mediterranean Region (€10.75 million funding) during 2017-2019.  

  • Research and publications

    Publications

    Khilji, K., Roberts, A. and Baker-Middleton, G.  (2023) Domain Applications of Project Management Knowledge (DAPMK): beneficial knowledge transfer and soft skill development for life-long enhancement. the 24th European Conference on Knowledge management (ECKM-2023) at the ISCTE – Instituto Universitário. Lisbon, Portugal during 7-8 September 2023 https://www.academic-conferences.org/conferences/eckm/  

    Anwar, A., Rehman, I. U., Nasralla, M. M., Khattak, S. B. A., Khilji, N. (2023) Emotions Matter: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Detection and Classification of Students’ Emotions in STEM during Online Learning. Educ. Sci. 13, 914. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13090914 

    Khilji, K. (2022) The use of Virtual Learning Environment for students’ effective engagement in the Higher Education Institutions through knowledge management and blended learning: Conference Proceedings, 23rd European Conference on Knowledge management (ECKM-2022) at University of Naples Federico II, Italy b/w 1-2 September 2022, pp: 601-610. DOI: https://doi.org/10.34190/eckm.23.1.452, https://papers.academic-conferences.org/index.php/eckm/article/view/452  

    Khilji, K. and Roberts, A. (2022) Soft Skills Acquisition for the Knowledge Economy: A Research Strategy for Policy Evolution in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Intermediate and Emergent Economies. Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics, vol 21, Iss 01, pp: 379-398. Springer, https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-94036-2_21 

    Khilji, K., Duan, Y. and Tehrani, J. (2021) Knowledge Sharing for Enhanced Performance in the HEIs. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice. Vol. 21(4) 2021, pp: 80-93, https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v21i4.4210  

    Khilji, K. and Roberts, A. (2020) Soft skills in knowledge economy: a research strategy for policy development in technical and vocational education and training in intermediate and emergent economies. The 34th Eurasia Business and Economics Society, University of Piraeus, Athens during January 6-8, 2021, https://uobrep.openrepository.com/handle/10547/624877  

    Khilji, K., Duan, Y. and Tehrani, J. (2020) A conceptual framework of knowledge sharing for enhanced performance in the HEIs: Conference Proceedings, 21st European Conference on Knowledge management (ECKM-2020) at Coventry University, UK. ISBN: 978-1-912764-82-2, pp: 414-425, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348521713_A_conceptual_framework_of_knowledge_sharing_for_enhanced_performance_in_the_HEIs  

    Richardson, D., Khilji, N., and Ogston, R. (2020) “Towards an Integrated Framework for the Development of Sustainable Provision of Project Management courses within Higher Education”, Developmental paper accepted for British Academy Management (BAM), 2020 conference, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348522346_Towards_an_Integrated_Framework_for_the_Development_of_Sustainable_Provision_of_Project_Management_Courses_within_Higher_Education    

    Duan, Y; Ramanathan, R; Khilji, N. and Cao, G. 2018 “Understanding the current research on the use and impact of big data analytics: a systematic literature review”. Big Data Analytics, Data Mining and Computational Intelligence (BigDaCI: 2018) – Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems (MCCSIS 2018) Proceedings. Madrid, Spain, 18-20 July 2018, http://www.iadisportal.org/digital-library/understanding-current-research-on-the-use-and-impact-of-big-data-analytics-a-systematic-literature-review   

    Khilji, N., Duan, Y. Lewis, R. and Bukoye, T. (2017) Incorporating knowledge management tools in the UK local government towards improved planning support services: Conference Proceedings, 14th International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management and Organisational Learning, the Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, ISBN: 978-1-911218-62-3, pp: 122-133, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328662828_Incorporating_Knowledge_Management_Tools_in_the_UK_Local_Government_towards_Improved_Planning_Support_Services 

    Khilji, K. and Roberts, A. (2015) An exploratory study of knowledge management for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness: the transformation of the planning system in the UK local government. Journal of Information & Knowledge Management, 14(1), pp.315-332,  https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0219649215500112    

    Khilji, K. and Roberts, A. (2014) The role of ICT strategy and knowledge management in the reform of the UK local government planning system. Journal of Technologies in Knowledge Sharing, 10 (1), pp. 17-30, CG Publisher; https://cgscholar.com/bookstore/works/the-role-of-ict-strategy-and-knowledge-management-in-the-reform-of-the-uk-local-government-planning-system?category_id=cgrn 

    Rehman, S. and Khilji, K. (2014) Fast pace of change in ICTs: information & communication technologies and knowledge workers’ training issues. Asian Journal of Business and Management, 2 (5), pp. 454-460, https://www.ajouronline.com/index.php/AJBM/article/view/1546  

    Khilji, K. and Roberts, A. (2013) An exploratory study of knowledge management in the UK local government planning system for improved efficiency and effectiveness: Conference Proceedings, 10th International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management and Organisational Learning, the George Washington University, Washington Dc, 1 (2), pp: 551-560, https://issuu.com/acpil/docs/icickm2013-proceedings-issuu2  

    Khilji, K. and Roberts, S. (2013) The role of innovative communication channels, effective coordination strategy and knowledge management in the UK local government planning system.  Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 12 (4), pp: 315-332. https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0219649213500330  

    Khilji, K. and Roberts, S. (2013) Auditing the impact of knowledge management on human and technological resources in the UK local government for planning processes: VISTAS, 2 (2), pp: 72-90. https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/476

     

  • Conferences

    Participation and presentation of a research manuscript “Domain Applications of Project Management Knowledge (DAPMK): beneficial knowledge transfer and soft skill development for life-long enhancement” at the 24th European Conference on Knowledge Management (ECKM) hosted by ACPI and supported by the ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Portugal during 7-8 September 2023. 

    Participation as a keynote speaker at the 2nd World Conference on Business, Management, Finance, Economics, and Marketing (WCBMFEM-2023) in London during May 23-25, 2023.  

    Participation to attend the Education Strategy Forum 2023 event, which delivered a full circle of innovative and interactive workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities. This event was supported by AH Media, Carden Park Hotel, Cheshire, UK during 22-23 October 2022. 

    Participation in the ECKM-2022 conference to present a research paper ‘The use of Virtual Learning Environment for students’ effective engagement in the Higher Education Institutions through knowledge management and blended learning’; at the 23rd European Conference on Knowledge Management hosted by ACPI and co-organized by the University of Naples Parthenope and the University of Naples Federico II in Naples, Italy during September 1-2, 2022. 

    Attended and participated in the Education Strategy Forum 2022, which delivered a full circle of innovative and interactive workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities during 22-23 October 2022 in Cheshire, UK 

    Attended and participated at the Excellence in Education Forum 2022, which brought together senior leaders from across the entire Further and Higher Education sector to share ideas and experiences during 2-3 November 2022 in Daventry, UK 

    Participated and presented a research article on ‘Soft Skills Acquisition for the Knowledge Economy: A Research Strategy for Policy Development in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Intermediate and Emergent Economies’. at the 34th Eurasia Business and Economics Society Conference hosted by EBES and supported by the University of Piraeus, Athens during January 6-8, 2021.  

    Participated and presented a research article “A conceptual framework of knowledge sharing for enhanced performance in the HEIs” at the 21stEuropean Conference on Knowledge Management hosted by ACPI and supported by Coventry University, UK for a Virtual Symposium between 2-4 Dec 2020. 

    Submitted and presented a research article “Towards an Integrated Framework for the Development of Sustainable Provision of Project Management courses within Higher Education”, at the British Academy Management (BAM), 5th September 2020. 

    Nominated to attend the British Council funded workshop at COMSTAS Islamabad, Pakistan on “Growth for economic Development in Pakistan”, jointly organised by Coventry University, UK and COMSATS University, during 26-29 March 2018. 

    Presented a research article “Understanding the current research on the use and impact of Big Data Analytics: a systematic literature review” in the Big Data Analytics, Data Mining and Computational Intelligence (BigDaCI) Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems in Madrid, Spain during 18-20 July 2018. 

    Attended the APM Midlands Branch, the Branch Corporate Advisory Group (BCAG) one day workshop at Warwick University to “Explore and share experience on Developing Risk Management in Project Community” on December 13th, 2017. 

    Paper presentation ‘Incorporating knowledge management tools in the UK local government towards improved planning support services’ in the 14th International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management and Organisational Learning, the Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 7-8 December 2017. 

    Paper presentation ‘Collaborating with PhD Research Students to Enhance Masters Students’ Dissertation Learning Experience’ in the CABS 2017 annual conference on LEARNING, TEACHING & STUDENT EXPERIENCE during 25-26 April, 2017 in Bristol, UK. 

    Poster presentation ‘Encouraging Student Engagement through Communities of Practice’ at the UKAT Annual Conference, 5-6 April, 2017 in Leeds Trinity University 

    Attended and presented poster in the Teaching and Learning Conference ‘Students as Partners in Learning’ on June 28th, 2016 at the University of West London, UK 

    Participated and presented in the MKEX Technology Exhibition held in Milton Keynes on the 22nd June 2016, it was a national exhibition that showcases technology from Education to Industry and attracts exhibitors and visitors from all around the UK 

    Paper presentation ‘An exploratory study of knowledge management for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness: The transformation of planning system in the UK local government’ in the 10th International Conference on Knowledge Management and the 5th International Symposium on Information Management in a Changing World in Antalya, Turkey between 24-26 November 2014. 

    Paper presentation ‘The Role of ICT Strategy and Knowledge Management in the UK Local Government Planning System Refinement’ in the 10th International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society at Universidad Complutense-de Madrid, Spain between 06-07 Feb, 2014 

    Paper presentation ‘The role of innovative communication channels, effective co-ordination strategy and knowledge management in the UK local government planning system’ in the 9th International Conference on Knowledge Management at the McGill University, Montreal, Canada between 01-03 Nov, 2013 

    Paper presentation ‘An exploratory study of knowledge management in the UK local government planning system for improved efficiency and effectiveness’ in the 10th International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management and Organisational Learning – ICICKM 2013 at the George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA between 24-26 Oct, 2013 

    Paper presentation ‘An Integrated Knowledge Based Planning System in the UK Local Government’ at the KIM2013 Knowledge and Information Management Conference, OR Society, Coventry, UK between 02-04 Jun, 2013 

    Paper presentation ‘Tips on Giving Research Presentation’ at the Research² 2012 PhD Student Conference, Presentation, Dissemination and Publication Conference, Loughborough University, UK between 19-20 Mar, 2012 

    Paper presentation ‘The application of information and communication technologies in the UK Local Government planning system to deliver effective and efficient services’ at the 4thAnnual Information Studies Postgraduate Symposium, Department of Information and Communications, Manchester Metropolitan University between 05-06 May, 2011 

    Paper Presentation ‘Applications of Knowledge Management in the UK Local Government Planning System’ in the 2010/11 Annual Conference for Postgraduate Research MPhil/PHD Students at University of West London, UK on April 5th, 2011 

    Paper presentation ‘Research Design and Data Analysis’ at the Research² 2011 PhD Data Analysis Conference, Department of Information Science, Loughborough University between 07-08 Jul, 2011 

    Poster presentation ‘An exploratory study of innovative communication channels, effective coordination strategy and knowledge management in UK local government’ at the Annual 2009-2010 MPhil/PhD Conference at Thames Valley University, UK

  • Research degree supervision

    • Management Information Systems
    • Knowledge Management
    • Strategic Portfolio Management
    • Technology Innovation and Digitisation
    • Team Dynamics and Leadership
    • Business Processes Management
    • System and Strategies
    • Soft Skills
    • Big Data Analytics

Career

September 2019 – October 2021:  

  • Senior Lecturer and Course Leader in Business Management, Department of Strategy and Management, Business School, University of Bedfordshire, UK.

January 2019 to August 2019: 

  • Senior Consultant in the Planning and Management Institute, Department of Planning and Development, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan.

January 2016 to December 2018: 

  • Senior Lecturer in Project Management & Course Leader (MSc Project Management), Department of Strategy and Management, Business School, University of Bedfordshire, UK.

August 2010 to December 2015: 

  • Senior Training Facilitator - Project Management, Cranfield Management Development Centre, Cranfield University, UK.

January 2009 to July 2010: 

  • Project Manager (Partner World Programme), World Partner - Biz Integration and Cloud Computing - IBM, London, UK.

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