Dr. Tahera Kalsoom | Industrial IoT | Best Researcher Awardย
Dr. Tahera Kalsoom, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
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.
๐ Education
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PhD in Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, Glasgow, UK (2017โ2021)
๐ Thesis: Impact of the Use of IoT, Visibility and Dynamic Data Information Processing Capabilities on Firm Performance -
MSc in Financial Management
Middlesex University, London, UK (2014โ2015)
๐ Thesis: Performance of banks after the financial recession, a study of market trends -
BBA (Hons) in International Hospitality Management
Stenden University, Qatar (2006โ2010)
๐ Dissertation: Performance analysis of Vodafone call centre in Doha
๐ผ Professional Experience
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Lecturer
Manchester Fashion Institute, MMU, UK (2022โPresent)
๐ Teaching Business Analytics, Strategic Fashion Management, supervising PG students, and PhD co-supervision. -
Associate Lecturer
Arden University, Manchester, UK (2022)
๐ฅ๏ธ Delivered courses on Data Analytics, Operations Management, and Digital Supply Chain 4.0. -
Research Assistant
University of the West of Scotland, UK (2021โ2022)
๐ง Contributed to IoT frameworks for EU projects ATHIKA and Safe-RH. -
Associate Lecturer
UWS, School of Business and Creative Industries (2020โ2021)
๐งพ Delivered tutorials and designed assessments in Operations Management. -
Lecturer
ICON College, London, UK (2019โ2020)
๐ Led IoT module, attended exam boards, and taught Project Management & Strategic Management. -
Lecturer
St. Patrickโs College, London, UK (2018โ2019)
๐ซ Delivered lectures in HR, Leadership, and Operations Management. -
Assistant Manager
M.H. AL-Muftah Est., Doha, Qatar (2016โ2017)
๐ Handled payroll, financial audits, and reporting. -
Payroll Administrator
Hamad Int. Airport Project, Civil Aviation Authority, Qatar (2010โ2014)
๐ผ Managed payroll processing, appraisals, and timesheets.
๐ Key Achievements
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๐ Supervised 100+ UG and PG theses
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๐ Published 14 research articles in reputable journals and conferences
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๐ Regular reviewer for journals such as IEEE Access, IEEE Sensors Journal, Sensors (MDPI), Sustainability, and Wiley Books
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๐ค TPC Member for IEEE CAMAD, BAM, LRN, and UK-China Emerging Tech Conference
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๐งโ๐ซ Module Leader and Exam Board Member at ICON and St. Patrickโs Colleges
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๐ฆ Developed modules on IoT and Digital Supply Chain 4.0
๐ Awards & Honours
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๐ฅ Merit Award โ Top 20 MSc students, Middlesex University
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๐ Distinction Award โ Top 10 in BBA, Stenden University
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๐ First Class Scholarship โ Stenden University
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๐ Roll of Honour โ Top 20 in HSSC, PEC Doha
Publicationย 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
CITED:46
Market orientation and SME performance: Moderating role of IoT and mediating role of creativity
CITED:43
Millimeter-wave smart antenna solutions for URLLC in industry 4.0 and beyond
CITED:42