My current job role includes a variety of activities. I teach two course units, Managing Projects with ICT and Innovation Management, in the School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Engineering at the University of Manchester.  I also teach Risk Management in the Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS). Teaching, in general, includes preparation of lecture materials and exam papers and delivery of lectures. Moreover, I am involved in research activities (MSc dissertation supervision and PhD project supervision & examination, conference, and journal publications). I have two other service roles in the University as well. I have a Visiting Research Fellow role in the University of Huddersfield, and an Innovation Strategy consultant/advisory role at RS Group plc (a supply chain-based business in the UK).

How has your career developed since graduating from the University of Birmingham?

I managed to pursue my PhD studies in the University of Manchester straight after graduation from the University of Birmingham. During my studies, I was employed as a graduate teaching assistant, providing teaching support for academic staff in our Management of Projects (MoP) group. I also acted as a consultant for some companies in the UK and this set the scene for a full-time employment after completion of my PhD studies. I was employed as Head of Research and Development (R&D) in an engineering consultancy business afterwards. Following the great performance of the R&D division, the business received a brilliant takeover offer from a large UK-based organisation, and as a part of the transfer, I was moved to the innovation division of this organisation, working as R&D project manager.

Why did you originally apply to Birmingham?

University of Birmingham is one of the most well-known universities with a great global ranking and reputation, and strong links with other institutions and industries nationally and internationally. The study offer also was very attractive for me and I was particularly happy with the support I received during the admission process. From my perspective, the campus of the University and the city of Birmingham provide a great environment for study and living for students.

What are your fondest memories of the University?

The University has a unique garden-style campus, and it is very green. The opportunity to live and work with people from different countries and cultural backgrounds is the most fascinating aspect of student living here. The support and kindness of the University's academic and professional services staff have been always exemplary.