Parisa Saadati

Senior Lecturer in Information Technology

School of Computing and Engineering

parisa.saadati@uwl.ac.uk

Parisa Saadati (BSc, MSc, PhD Candidate, PGCE, FHEA) is an IT Senior Lecturer and the MSc Applied Project Management Course Leader at the University of West London. She has over two decades of experience in academia and industry. Certified as a practitioner in PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies, her career spans roles at Roehampton University and Ulster University (London campus), blending teaching expertise with practical project management. Further, her commitment to professional development is evidenced by numerous certifications in Agile Project Management, Design Thinking, User Experience and more.

Parisa's work as an entrepreneur and consultant complements her academic contributions, enriching her supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations. Her leadership in curriculum development and research in digital transformation and innovation showcases her commitment to preparing students for the challenges of the digital age. Parisa's dynamic approach to education bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world application, marking her as a pivotal figure in IT and project management education.

Teaching philosophy and impact:

Her approach to education is rooted in the belief that learning should be interactive, relevant and continuously aligned with industry trends. By integrating her research insights into the curriculum, Parisa ensures that her students are not just passive recipients of information but active participants in their learning journey. Whether it's through leading modules on Digital Transformation, Managing Innovation and Change, or supervising dissertations, she strives to instil curiosity, critical thinking and practical skills in her students. Parisa's dedication to teaching excellence is evident in her development of innovative course content, her role as a mentor and her ability to inspire students to pursue their passions within the IT and project management fields.

Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Candidate), University of West London
PGCE in Higher Education, University of West London
Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Business and Administrative Management, IAM (Institute of Administrative Management)
Master of Science in Multimedia Systems, Department of IT and Computing, London Metropolitan University
BSc Degree in Software Engineering, Department of Computer Science, Tehran branch- Azad University, Iran
Other qualification:
Agile Foundation and practitioner certificate, APM
Design Thinking for Professionals, QA Learning, London, UK
User Experience Fundamentals, QA Learning, London, UK
PRINCE2-Agile Foundation and practitioner certificate, AXELOS
Accredited Lead Assessor – OSCA, Pearson, London, UK
Level3, Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, Redbridge College, London, UK
Memberships

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Member of the British Computer Society (BCS)
Professional Membership of the Professional Body for Business Agility
Member of the Association of Computing Professionals (ACM)
Member of Women of MENA In Technology 
Institute of Administrative Management (previously held)

Research

See Parisa Saadati's publications list in the UWL Repository.

Research contributions:

A deep engagement with the intersections of technology, human interaction, and project management characterises Parisa's research endeavours. As a PhD candidate, her work on developing a socio-technical design framework represents a pioneering effort to enhance collaboration and user engagement within automation and Industry 4.0. Her contributions to the field are not just academic; they are aimed at practical applications that address real-world challenges.

Current active projects:

Enhancing Educational Outcomes by integrating Spinal Computing Technologies (VR/AR/MR).
Examining the Effects of Gamification and Use of Mobile Applications on Student Procrastination.
Exploring the Impact of Workplace Digital Technologies on Employee Well-being: Aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3.
Assessing Organizational Readiness for Digital Transformation: A Comprehensive Approach.
Leveraging Analytics and Sentiment Analysis to Decode User Needs

Research and publications
Poster presentation – Festival of Learning & teaching – University of West London - July 2020
Co-Designing Personas for User Experience and Engagement in Automation, October 2020. DoI: 10.1145/3419249.3420093 Conference: Proceedings of the 11th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Shaping Experiences, Shaping Society (NordiCHI '20), At Tallinn, Estonia
Proposed System for a Socio-Technical Design Framework for Improved User Collaborations with Automation Technologies, May 2020. DoI: 10.1007/978-3-030-46540-7_7 In book: Beyond Interactions (pp.59-67)
Parisa Saadati, José Abdelnour-Nocera, and Torkil Clemmensen “Co-Designing Prototypes for User Experience and Engagement in Automation -Case Study of London-based Airport Future Workplace” (accepted and presented in HWID2021Conference, Beijing China, 2021)
Saadati, Parisa, Abdelnour-Nocera, Jose and Clemmensen, Torkil (2021) Persona’s role in the design of future technologies by academics and practitioners. In: Human-Computer-Interaction – INTERACT 2021. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 12936. Springer, pp. 462-466. ISBN 9783030856069
Saadati, Parisa, Elena Pricope, and Jose Abdelnour-Nocera. "User Engagement and Collaboration in the Next Generation Academic Libraries." In 34th British HCI Conference 34, pp. 343-347. 2021. DOI: 10.14236/ewic/HCI2021.37
Workshop paper – Co-designing Workshop as Pilot Implementation for Complex Workplaces. Parisa Saadati, José Abdelnour-Nocera, and Torkil Clemmensen, Interact 2021 conference
Short paper and Poster presentation: Persona’s Role in the Design of Future Technologies by Academics and Practitioners–Interact 2021 – Aug 2021, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85607-6_58
Anwar, Ijaz-ul-Haq, N. Saeed and P. Saadati, "Smart Parking: Novel Framework of Secure Smart Parking Solution using 5G Technology," 2021 IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2), Manchester, United Kingdom, 2021, pp. 1-4, doi:10.1109/ISC253183.2021.9562776.
Hertzum, M., Clemmensen, T., Campos, P. F., Barricelli, B. R., Derby Hansen, C. E., Herbæk, L. K., Abdelnour-Nocera, J., Lopes, A. G., & Saadati, P. (2023). A SWOT Analysis of Pilot Implementation. interactions, 30(1), 36-41. https://doi.org/10.1145/3572770
Saadati, P., Abdelnour-Norera, J., Clemmensen, T. https://dl.acm.org/profile/81365594751 Co-design Workshops as a Step Towards Pilot Implementation for Complex Workplaces: A Case Study of London-Based Airport Future Workplace https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98388-8_38
Under review: Favour Aladesuru, Parisa Saadati and Laden Husamaldin, “The Future of Innovation in Accident and Emergency Departments. A Design Thinking Approach” JOSI Journal of Organisational Studies and Innovation.
Laden Husamaldin, Parisa Saadati and Hossein Shokri (2023), “Exploring the role of Virtual Reality in enhancing Team Building and Fostering high Team Performance in Project management: A comprehensive investigation. Submitted October 2023 International Journal of Project Management, 2023 Elsevier.
Measuring UX at Work: A Diary Study of Healthcare Workers Ordinary Experiences with mHealth Apps (Short) Nurha Yingta, Parisa Saadati, Jose Abdelnour-Nocera, Obed Brew, Ikram Ur Rehman, University of West London & Torkil Clemmensen Copenhagen Business School, BSC conference 2023
Nurha Yingta, Jose Abdelnour Nocera and Ikram Ur Rehman et al. A Systematic Review of Usefulness Design Goals of Occupational mHealth Apps for Healthcare Workers. 2021. DOI: 10.14236/ewic/HCI2021.22
User Experience of Healthcare Professionals Managing Work-related Stress: A Diary Study
 Paper authors Nurha Yingta, José Abdelnour Nocera, Dr Obed Brew, Torkil Clemmensen, and Parisa Saadati submitted and are under review to the CHI conference.
N. Butt, S. I. Hussain, A. Anwar, I. Ul Haq and P. Saadati, "Enhancing Classroom Communication: Exploring the Impact of Anonymous Participation on Student Performance," 2023 IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2), Bucharest, Romania, 2023, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/ISC257844.2023.10293368
Nischal Karki, Aamir Anwar, Ikram Ur Rehman, Laden Husamaldin, Parisa Saadati:
Smart Attendance Monitoring System Using Face Recognition for People with Disabilities (PwDs). ISC2 2023: 1-7
Favour Aladesuru, Parisa Saadati and Laden Husamaldin, “The Future of Innovation in Accident and Emergency Departments. A Design Thinking Approach” MBAcademy conference
Hossein Shokri, Sasan Ghafari, Parisa Saadati” Export Barriers for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs): the case of the Iranian Pharmaceutical SME’s Export Performance”, MBAcademy conference.
Mohamed Daud, Ali Gheitasy, Parisa Saadati, Laden Husamaldin: The Technological Challenges of Blended Learning in Higher Education: A Case Study of Blackboard, UKAIS 2024.