Dr. Tahera Kalsoom, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Dr. Tahera Kalsoom is a dedicated lecturer and researcher with over five years of experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses. She has supervised more than 100 theses and published 14 articles in leading journals and conferences. Her research focuses on the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0/5.0, data analytics, digitalization, firm performance, and technology management. Dr. Kalsoom holds a Ph.D. in Computing, Engineering, and Physical Sciences from the University of the West of Scotland, where her thesis explored the impact of IoT and dynamic data processing on firm performance. She has also earned an MSc in Financial Management from Middlesex University and a BBA in International Hospitality Management from Stenden University. In addition to her teaching roles at Manchester Metropolitan University and other institutions, Dr. Kalsoom actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer for various journals and conferences, including IEEE and Wiley & Sons. She is a member of several professional organizations, including IEEE, the British Academy of Management, and the American Finance Association.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Tahera Kalsoom
Dr. Tahera Kalsoom is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award based on her outstanding interdisciplinary research profile, international academic exposure, and clear contributions to emerging domains such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0/5.0, and Data Analytics. With a Ph.D. from a reputable UK institution and over 14 research publications in well-regarded journals and conferences, she demonstrates a consistent research trajectory aligned with modern technological transformations impacting firm performance and digitalisation.
🎓 Education
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PhD in Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, Glasgow, UK (2017–2021)
📘 Thesis: Impact of the Use of IoT, Visibility and Dynamic Data Information Processing Capabilities on Firm Performance
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MSc in Financial Management
Middlesex University, London, UK (2014–2015)
📘 Thesis: Performance of banks after the financial recession, a study of market trends
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BBA (Hons) in International Hospitality Management
Stenden University, Qatar (2006–2010)
📘 Dissertation: Performance analysis of Vodafone call centre in Doha
💼 Professional Experience
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Lecturer
Manchester Fashion Institute, MMU, UK (2022–Present)
📊 Teaching Business Analytics, Strategic Fashion Management, supervising PG students, and PhD co-supervision.
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Associate Lecturer
Arden University, Manchester, UK (2022)
🖥️ Delivered courses on Data Analytics, Operations Management, and Digital Supply Chain 4.0.
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Research Assistant
University of the West of Scotland, UK (2021–2022)
🧠 Contributed to IoT frameworks for EU projects ATHIKA and Safe-RH.
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Associate Lecturer
UWS, School of Business and Creative Industries (2020–2021)
🧾 Delivered tutorials and designed assessments in Operations Management.
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Lecturer
ICON College, London, UK (2019–2020)
🌐 Led IoT module, attended exam boards, and taught Project Management & Strategic Management.
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Lecturer
St. Patrick’s College, London, UK (2018–2019)
🏫 Delivered lectures in HR, Leadership, and Operations Management.
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Assistant Manager
M.H. AL-Muftah Est., Doha, Qatar (2016–2017)
📈 Handled payroll, financial audits, and reporting.
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Payroll Administrator
Hamad Int. Airport Project, Civil Aviation Authority, Qatar (2010–2014)
💼 Managed payroll processing, appraisals, and timesheets.
🌟 Key Achievements
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📚 Supervised 100+ UG and PG theses
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📝 Published 14 research articles in reputable journals and conferences
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🔍 Regular reviewer for journals such as IEEE Access, IEEE Sensors Journal, Sensors (MDPI), Sustainability, and Wiley Books
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🎤 TPC Member for IEEE CAMAD, BAM, LRN, and UK-China Emerging Tech Conference
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🧑🏫 Module Leader and Exam Board Member at ICON and St. Patrick’s Colleges
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📦 Developed modules on IoT and Digital Supply Chain 4.0
🏅 Awards & Honours
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🥇 Merit Award – Top 20 MSc students, Middlesex University
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🏆 Distinction Award – Top 10 in BBA, Stenden University
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🎓 First Class Scholarship – Stenden University
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📜 Roll of Honour – Top 20 in HSSC, PEC Doha
Publication Top Notes:
Advances in sensor technologies in the era of smart factory and industry 4.0
CITED:325
Impact of IoT on manufacturing industry 4.0: A new triangular systematic review
CITED:112
Towards supply chain visibility using internet of things: A dyadic analysis review
CITED:107
IoT for 5G/B5G applications in smart homes, smart cities, wearables and connected cars
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Market orientation and SME performance: Moderating role of IoT and mediating role of creativity
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Millimeter-wave smart antenna solutions for URLLC in industry 4.0 and beyond
CITED:42