About Omid

PhD, PMP, CSM

Project Management Learning Facilitator, Author and Researcher

At a glance
Omid is a Lecturer at the RMIT University, School of Property, Construction and Project Management based in Melbourne, Australia.

Omid obtained his doctoral degree on Project Management in the department of International Business and Asian Studies (IBAS), Griffith Business School (GBS), Griffith University. His research interests entails Project, Knowledge and Risk management. Omid studied on evaluation of large and complex projects as his PhD research project. He also worked at GBS, Griffith School of Engineering and Griffith School of Information and Communication technology as a sessional academics and delivers a variety of courses such as project management, managerial problem solving, introduction to international business, comparative management and business processes to the postgraduate and undergraduate students.

Omid obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and a Master’s degree in Executive Management (E-MBA) both in Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) in Tehran, Iran. He also holds over 16 years work experience (since 2002) as a practitioner and worked in various project based, management consulting and manufacturing companies in Iran. His professional career includes project management office (PMO) director, quality management representative, quality manager, quality lead auditor, chief of knowledge executive (CKO), systems and training manager and project planner.

Omid is a member of Project Management Institute (PMI) and PMI Melbourne chapter since 2014 and have been certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by PMI since 2015.

Omid is also a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with Scrum Alliance since July 2019.

Education

Griffith University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Project Management
2014 – 2018

 

Griffith University
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
Study Higher Education/Higher
Education Administration
2016 – 2018

 

 

Iran University of Science and Technology
Master’s degree, MBA
2011 – 2013

Iran University of Science and Technology
Bachelor’s degree
Industrial Engineering
1998 – 2003

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Scrum Alliance
Issued Jul 2019No Expiration Date
Credential ID 964207

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
Project Management Institute
Issued Dec 2015No Expiration Date
Credential ID 1887124

Quality Management Lead Auditor
IRCA Global
Issued May 2007No Expiration Date
Credential ID 2007/1397

Publications

2019
Understanding project evaluation–a review and reconceptualization
O Haass, G Guzman
International Journal of Managing Projects in Business

2019
Exploring the Challenges and Solutions for Knowledge Sharing: A Conceptual Framework
O Haass, N Azizi
ECKM 2019 20th European Conference on Knowledge Management 2 VOLS, 458

2019
Knowledge sharing practice in project-oriented organisations: a practical framework based on project life cycle and project management body of knowledge
O Haass, N Azizi
International Journal of Project Organisation and Management 11 (2), 171-197

2018
Knowledge Sharing Within Organizations: Presenting a Conceptual Framework Based on the AKRI Approach
N Azizi, B Rowlands, O Haass
19th European Conference on Knowledge Management, Padua, Italy, July

2015
ارائه یک چهارچوب مفهومی برای تعامل بین چالشها و راهکارهای تسهیم دانش در مراحل چرخه حیات پروژه در سازمانهای پروژه محور، مطالعه موردی: شرکت مهندسین مشاور سازه پردازی ایران …‎
M Jafari, P Akhavan, O Hasannejad
International Journal of Industrial Engineering & Production Management 26

Publications

Theses

•Haass O., (2018) “Resilience and Emergence in Contemporary Project Evaluation: An Epic
Battle Between Professional and Political Logics”, PhD Thesis, Griffith University
Supervisors: Dr Gustavo Guzman (Principal), Dr Luke Houghton (Associate)
•Hassannejad O., (2012) ”A Model for Knowledge Sharing in Project Life Cycle in Project-
Oriented Organizations Based on PMBOK Approach (Case Study: Sazeh Pardazi Iran Consulting Eng. Co.)“, Master’s thesis, Iran University of Science & Technology (IUST) Supervisor: Dr. Jafari M., Advisor: Dr. Akhavan P., C.G.P.A: 20 out of 20
•Hassannejad O., (2003) ”A Model for Crisis Management in Tehran City (Case Study: Organization of Waste Recycling & Composting)“, Bachelor’s thesis, Iran University of Science & Technology (IUST)
Supervisor: Dr. Jafari M., C.G.P.A: 19 out of 20

 Books
• Hassannejad, O. & Azizi, N., (2014), “Knowledge Sharing in Project-Based Organizations”,
Arna Publications, Tehran, Iran.
• Azizi, N. & Hassannejad, O., (2014), “Risk Management in Construction Projects”, Arna
Publications, Tehran, Iran.

Articles

• Haass, O & Azizi N., (2018) “Knowledge sharing practice in project-oriented organizations:
A practical framework based on project life cycle and Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)”, International Journal of Project Organisation and Management (Accepted)
• Hassannejad, O., Guzman, G. & Houghton, L., (2016), “Project Evaluation- From a systematic literature review to an integrated conceptual framework”, Proceeding in the ProMAC2016 International Conference, November 16 – 19, Gold Coast, Australia.
• Hassannejad, O. & Dr. Jafari, M. & Dr. Akhavan, P., (2014), “A conceptual framework for cooperation between knowledge sharing challenges and solutions within project life cycle in the project-oriented organizations (Case study: Sazeh Pardazi Iran Consulting Eng. Co.)”, International Journal of Industrial Engineering & Production Research, (Accepted).
• Hassannejad, O. & Dr. Akhavan, P. & Azizi, N., (2014), “A Conceptual Framework for Knowledge Sharing across Organizations according to AKRI Approach”, 6th Knowledge Management Conference, Feb. 25-26, 2014, Tehran, Iran, (Presented by: Hassannejad, O.).
• Hassannejad, O. & Dr. Jafari, M. & Dr. Akhavan, P., (2013),”Knowledge Sharing in Project- Oriented Organizations; Provision of a conceptual framework according to the PMBOK Approach during the project life cycle (Case Study: Sazeh Pardazi Iran Consulting Eng. Co.)“, 5th Knowledge Management Conference, Feb. 20-21, 2013, Tehran, Iran, (Presented by: Hassannejad, O.).
• Hassannejad, O. & Dr. Jafari, M. & Dr. Akhavan, P., (2013), “Intellectual Capital Sharing within Organizations, Presenting a Conceptual Framework based on AKRI Approach”, 5th European Conference on Intellectual Capital (ECIC 2013), 11-12 April 2013, Bilbao, Spain, (Accepted).
• Hassannejad, O. & Hajialirezaei, S. & Mesbahi, J., (2012), “The Necessity, Importance and Role of Knowledge Management in the promotions of Consulting Engineers Companies;
[22:25, 03/05/2020] Hassan Nejad Omid:

Case Study: Sazeh Pardazi Iran Consulting Eng. Co.”, 4th Knowledge Management
Conference, Feb. 14-15, 2012, Tehran, Iran, (Presented by: Hassannejad, O.).
• Azizi, N. & Dr. Mokhatab Rafiei, F & Hassannejad, O., (2012), “A Model for Identifying & Analyzing Marine Projects risks; Case Study: Anzali Port Development Plan”, 7th
International Project Management Conference, Jan. 04-05, 2012, Tehran, Iran.

Grants and Awards

• Teaching Excellence Recognition Scheme (TERS), Teaching Excellence, Griffith University, Griffith Business School, 2017
• Teaching Excellence Recognition Scheme (TERS), Teaching Excellence, Griffith University, Griffith Business School, 2016.
• Gold Coast Mayor international student ambassador appointment, 2015

Teaching and Learning Experience

Managing Complex Projects (BUSM4332), Course coordinator and learning facilitator, RMIT University, 2020 & 2019

Project Design for Quality (BUSM1272), Learning facilitator, RMIT University, 2020

Quality Management (BUSM3132), Course coordinator and learning facilitator, RMIT University, 2020 & 2019

Project Management Concepts (BUSM3307), Learning facilitator, RMIT University, 2019

PM4Researchers Workshops, Learning Facilitator, RMIT University, 2020 & 2019

Sustainable Supply Chain Management (7107IBA), Convenor & Lecturer, Griffith University, T2, 2018.
• Principles of Project Management (PROJ6000), Lecturer, Torrens University, T2, 2018
• Organisational Behaviour and People Management (PROJ6006), Lecturer, Torrens University,
T2, 2018
• Strategic Sourcing (7105IBA), Convenor & Lecturer, Griffith University, T2, 2018.
• PMP Boot Camp Workshop, Facilitator, KnowledgeHut, May 2018
• Introduction to International Business (1005IBA), Tutor, Griffith University, T1, 2018.
• Project Management Techniques, Facilitator, KnowledgeHut, March, April, May & June 2018
• PMP Boot Camp Course for the Origin Company’s Project Managers, Facilitator, PM1World,
Brisbane, May 2017.
• Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Termination Workshop for Sri Lanka Senior Executives (Australian Aid Award), Facilitator, QUT & ICCPM, Brisbane, May 2017.
• Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Exit Strategies Workshop for Nepal and Bangladesh Senior Executives (Australian Aid Award), Facilitator, QUT & ICCPM, Brisbane, April 2017.
• PMP Boot Camp Course, Facilitator, The Knowledge Academy, Brisbane, Feb. 2017.
• Introduction to International Business (1005IBA), Tutor, Griffith University, T1, 2017.
• Managerial Problem Solving (7106IBA), Lecturer (Online and In Person), Postgrad course,
Griffith University, Griffith Business School, Semester 2, 2016.
• Project Management Principles (3004ENG), Co Lecturer and Tutor, Undergrad course, Griffith
University, Griffith School of Engineering, Semester 2, 2016.
• Project Management (2001ICT/7621ICT), Tutor, Postgrad and undergrad course, Griffith University,
Griffith School of Information and Communication Technology, Semester 2, 2016.
• GBS-Business Ambassador Program, Lecturer, Griffith Business School, July 2016.
• Project Management (7201ENG), Guest Lecturer, Postgrad Course, Griffith University, Griffith
School of Engineering, Semester 1, 2016.
• Business Processes (2128IBA), Tutor, Griffith University, Semester 1, 2016.
• Introduction to International Business (1005IBA), Tutor, Griffith University, Semester 1, 2016.
• Comparative Management (2005IBA), Tutor, Griffith University, Semester 1, 2016.
• Management Problem Solving (3114IBA), Tutor, Griffith University, Semester 2, 2015.
• Business Processes (2128IBA), Tutor, Griffith University, Semester 1, 2015.
• International Marketing (7005IBA), Marker, Griffith University, Semester 1, 2016.
• People Management (7703GBS), Marker, Postgrad Course, Griffith University, Semester 2, 2015.
• SharePoint Technology Workshop, Speaker, Sazeh Pardazi Iran (SPI Co.), Iran, 2013
• Knowledge Management Seminar, Speaker, Sazeh Pardazi Iran (SPI Co.), Iran, 2012
• Project Lesson Learned Management, Speaker, Sazeh Pardazi Iran (SPI Co.), Iran, 2012
• ISO 9001 Requirements & Documentation, Speaker, SPI Co., Iran, 2005 to 2014
• Process Management Workshop, Speaker, Sazeh Pardazi Iran (SPI Co.), Iran, 2008
• Systemic Approach and Systemic Thinking Workshop, Amad Polimer, Iran, 2006