Dr. Samiullah Paracha holds a PhD and a Postdoc with a specialism in digital education from the Faculty of Technology, University of Sunderland. His specific areas of research encompass VR, AI, Game-based Learning, Learning Analytics, HCI and Digital Peace. Samiullah led several cross sectoral and multidisciplinary research projects at national and international levels whilst working with the UNO, JICA, NPOs and eminent universities in Europe, Asia and Africa. He loves participatory design and is very keen to involve students as co-designers and partners in the research process. He has over 45 graduate completions and some of his graduate students received the highest distinctions in Japan. He is serving as an editor of two journals i.e., Frontiers in Public Health Journal and American Journal of Education and Information Technology. His scholarly work has received Gold Medals (IIER), Silver Shields, Best Research Paper Awards (IEEE, IEEJ, IIER) and First Prize Paper Awards (IEEE). Samiullah is actively engaged in knowledge exchange activities, working with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe, Africa and Asia particularly in the creative, digital, and IT sectors to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Qualifications
PhD, University of Sunderland, UK
Experience
2022-Present Associate Professor, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
2021-22 Research & Innovation Specialist, University of Sunderland, UK
2019-21 Head of PEN Academy, PEN, Pakistan
2016-18 Research Fellow/ Consultant, United Nations University, Macao
2013-16 Assistant Professor, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan
2011-13 Research Associate, Waseda University, Japan
2007-11 Lecturer, Board of Education, Japan
2005-07 English Instructor, ANA English, Japan
Research interests
Digital Peace
Game-based Learning
Human-Computer Interaction
Artificial Intelligence
Virtual Reality
Articles
Paracha, S., Hall, L., Hagan-Green, G., Watson, D., and Shah, N.S. (2023). Special iApps for Playful Learning: The Perspectives and Expectations of Special Educational Need Coordinators. International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction, Elsevier. ISSN 2212-8689. (Under-review)
Paracha, S., Hall, L., Watson, D., Khurram, A., and Shah, N.S. (2023). Confronting Child Suicides in Japan through a Digital Game & School-Based Intervention. International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction, Elsevier. ISSN 2212-8689. (Under-review)
Shah, N.S., Paracha, S., Shafiq, M., and Mahmood, F. (2023). The Effect of Socio-Economic Indicators on Self-Esteem in the Elderly. Working with Older People, Emerald Publishing. DOI: 10.1108/WWOP-02-2023-0005 (Accepted)
Hall, l., Paracha, S., and Hagan-Green, G. (2022). Start with human, technology comes later: Values for the digital transformation of peacekeeping. Interacting with Computers Journal, 33(4), Oxford Academic. DOI:10.1093/iwc/iwac007
Hall, L., Paracha, S., Flint, T., MacFarlane, K., Stewart, F., Hagan-Green, G., and Watson, D. (2022). Still looking for new ways to play and learn… Expert perspectives and expectations for interactive toys. International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction, Vol 31, Elsevier. p. 100361. ISSN 2212-8689. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcci.2021.100361
Paracha, S., Hall, L., & Shah, N. H. (2021). Leveraging Virtual Reality for Bullying Sensitization. International Journal of Virtual and Augmented Reality, 5(1), 1-16, IGI-Global. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJVAR.290045
Shah, N.S., Paracha, S., Ahmad, S., Muhammad, I., and Janjua, Z. (2021). Significance of social support to the self-esteem of the elderly in Pakistan, Social Work in Mental Health, 19:5, 422-439, DOI: 10.1080/15332985.2021.1947437
Paracha, S., Clawson, K., Mitsche, N., and Hall, L. (2020). Design, Development and Usability of a Virtual Environment on Moral, Social & Emotional Leaning. International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 10(2):50-65, IGI Global.
Paracha, S., Clawson, K., Mitsche, N., Jehanzeb, S., and Hall, L. (2019). Co-design with Children: Using Participatory Design for Design Thinking and Social and Emotional Learning. Open Education Studies, Vol 1(1):267-280, De Gruyter.
Hall, L., Paracha, S., Mitsche, N., Flint, T., Stewart, F., MacFarlane, K., & Hagan-Green, G., and Dixon-Todd, Y. (2019). When will Immersive Virtual Reality have its day? Challenges to IVR adoption in the home as exposed in studies with teenagers, parents and experts. Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments; 28 169–201. doi: https://doi.org/10.1162/pres_a_00347
Ahmadzai N., and Paracha, S. (2016). Why do projects crash & burn in fragile countries? Review of Integrative Business & Economics Research, Vol 5(1), 315-328.
Paracha, S., and Yoshie, O. (2013). Fostering Deeper Reflections in Children through Interactive Educational Storytelling. Journal of Japan e-Learning Association Vol.13, pp.148-162.
Paracha, S., and Yoshie, O. (2012). A Robust Interactive Narrative Framework for Edutainment. International Journal of Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies, Vol. 2, No.1, pp.18-35, IGI Global.
Paracha, S., and Yoshie, O. (2011). Exploring the role of Drama and Storyboarding in Learner-Centered Scenario Generation. Intelligent Decision Technologies Journal, Vol. 5, No.3, pp. 237-252, IOS Press.
Paracha, S., Mohamad, M. H., Jehanzeb, S., and Yoshie, O. (2009). A Review of Basic Kanji Courseware. IEEE Technology and Engineering Education (ITEE), Vol. 4, No.1/2, pp. 24-30, IEEE Education Society Student Activities Committee.
Paracha, S., Mohamad, M. H., Jehanzeb, S., and Yoshie, O. (2009). Promoting Autonomous Computer Assisted Language Learning. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, Vol.5, No.4, pp.493-498.
Paracha, S., and Yoshie, O. (2008). Combating Juvenile Delinquency with Empathic Agents. International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security, Vol. 8, No.9, pp.196-205.
Proceedings
Paracha, S., Hagan-Green, G., Hall, L., and Macfarlane, K. (2023). Special iApps: Play-based Learning for Children with Severe Intellectual Disabilities. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Software Development and Technologies for Enhancing Accessibility and Fighting Info-exclusion (DSAI '22). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, USA, 100–106. https://doi.org/10.1145/3563137.3563163 (SSRN's Top Ten download list & ACM Showcase)
Hall, L., Paracha, S., Hagan-Green, G., Ure, C. and Jackman, P. (2022) Cyber Eyes Wide Open: Creative Collaboration between Artists, Academics & Cyber Security Practitioners, 35th British HCI Conference. http://dx.doi.org/10.14236/ewic/HCI2022.15
Hall, L., Hagan-Green, G. and Paracha, S. (2022) Alternative Views of Cyber Security: Innovation, Art and Collaborative Practice. 35th British HCI Conference – Interaction Gallery exhibit. http://dx.doi.org/10.14236/ewic/HCI2022.48
Shah, N., Hussain, Shafiq, M., Ahmed, S., and Paracha, S. (2022). The Effect of Socio-economic Indicators on Self-esteem in the Elderly. Proceedings of ACP2023. Iafor, Tokyo, March 31, 2023.
Hall, l., Paracha, S., and Hagan-Green, G. (2021). Appropriate Value-based ICTs in support of Frontline Peacekeepers. Proceedings of the 33rd British Human Computer Interaction Conference, London, UK.
Shah, N., Hussain, B., Paracha, S., and Ahmed, M.S. (2019). Impact of Psycho-Social Predictors on the Quality of Life of the Elderly in Pakistan. Proceedings of Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies (RAIS). April 3-4, 2019.
Njeru, A.M, Omar, M.S., Sun, Y., Paracha, S., Wannous, M. (2017). Using IoT Technology to Improve Online Education Through Data Mining. Proceedings of the IEEE ICASI 2017, Sapporo, May 2017.
Omar, M.S., Njeru, A.M, Paracha, S., Sun, Y. (2017). Mining Tweets for Education Reforms. Proceedings of the IEEE ICASI 2017, Sapporo, May 2017.
Inoue, A., and Paracha, S. “Identifying Reading Disorders Via Eye-Tracking Technology”, Proceedings of the IEEE ICASI 2016, Okinawa, May 2016. (IEEE Best Conference Paper Award)
Jaweed, A.M., Gharanai, M.H., and Paracha, S. “An Innovative IT Support System For Afghan Ministry of Higher Education”, Proceedings of the IEEE ICASI 2016, Okinawa, May 2016. (IEEE First Prize Paper Award)
Ahmadzai N., Ahmadzai, I., and Paracha, S. (2016). Analyzing Information Communication Technology & Management Failures in Afghan dynamics. Proceedings of the IEEE ICASI 2016, Okinawa, May 2016. (IEEE First Prize Paper Award)
Gharanai, M.H., Jaweed, M.A., Shirzai, R., and Paracha, S. “In Digital Future: Revitalizing Library Management System in Afghan Educational & Cultural Settings”, Proceedings of the IEEE ICASI 2016, Okinawa, May 2016. (IEEE First Prize Paper Award)
Dai, A. S., and Paracha, S. “Bringing Effectiveness, Efficiency & Transparency in Project Management Through Robust E-Procurement in Afghanistan”, Proceedings of the IEEE ICASI 2016, Okinawa, May 2016. (IEEE First Prize Paper Award)
Njeru, A.N., Omar, M.S., and Paracha, S. “Learning Analytics: Supporting At-Risk Students Through Eye-Tracking Driven Robust Intelligent tutoring System”, Proceedings of the IEEE ICASI 2016, Okinawa, May 2016. (IEEE First Prize Paper Award)
Makono, E., and Paracha, S. “Government Training Management System”, Proceedings of the IEEE ICASI 2016, Okinawa, May 2016.
Francisco, A. R., and Paracha, S. “e-Paz: Identifying Potential Conflicts Via a Robust early warning System”, Proceedings of the IEEE ICASI 2016, Okinawa, May 2016. (IEEE First Prize Paper Award)
Kabiri, M. N., and Paracha, S. “Virtual reality intervention: A Promising Deterrent To Children Drug Addiction”, Proceedings of the IEEE ICASI 2016, Okinawa, May 2016. (IEEE First Prize Paper Award)
Omar, M.S., Njeru, A.N., and Paracha, S. “Using gaze Analysis For Learning Analysis To Assess Learners of Mathematics”, Proceedings of the IEEE ICASI 2016, Okinawa, May 2016. (IEEE First Prize Paper Award)
Mostafa, H., and Paracha, S. “M-learning system to help in educating government employees”, Proceedings of the IEEE ICASI 2016, Okinawa, May 2016.
Paracha, S., Takahara, T., and Inoue, A. “Interactive Screening of Learning Issues Via Eye-tracking Technology,” Proceedings of the 13th Learning and Technology (L&T) Conference, Jeddah, April 2016.
Gharanai, M.H., Jaweed, M.A., Mwamtuya, A. N. and Paracha, S. “Taking Learning Forward through Digital Library in Afghanistan”, Proceedings of the International Conference on e-Education, e-Management and e-Learning, pp.13-17, Tokyo, 18th February 2016. (Best Paper Award/ IRES Gold Medal)
Dai, A.S. and Paracha, S. “E-Tedarokat A Step Towards Improving e-Management in Afghanistan”, Proceedings of the International Conference on e-Education, e-management and e-Learning, pp.4-7, Tokyo, 18th February 2016.
Jaweed, A.M., Gharanai, M.H., and Paracha, S. “The Next generation trouble Shooting System for e-Learning: E-Mushkilyabi”, Proceedings of the International Conference on e-Education, e-Management and e-Learning, Tokyo, pp.8-12, 18th February 2016.
Ahmadzai N., and Paracha, S. “How to Overcome Fail Projects in Afghanistan through Valid Data Collection”, Proceedings of the International Conference on e-Education, e-Management and e-Learning, pp.18-23, Tokyo, 18th February 2016.
Mwamtuya, A.N., Gharanai, M.H., and Paracha, S. “WMOS: A Shift From Manual To Digital Monitoring Of Operation & Maintenance”, Proceedings of the International Conference on e-Education, e-Management and e-Learning, pp.24-27, Tokyo, 18th February 2016. (Best Paper Award/ IRES Gold Medal)
Paracha, S., Takahara, T., and Jehanzeb, S. “Understanding Eye-tracking Data for Designing Global Educational Multimedia,” the 4th FEIIC – International Conference on Engineering Education & Research 2015 (FICEER2015), 28-30th Nov, 2015.
Gharanai, M.H., Ahmadi, A.R., and Paracha, S. “e-Ketabtoon: Framing the Future of e-Learning in Afghanistan”, Proceedings of the IEEE 9th International Conference on Software, Knowledge, Information Management & Applications, 15 - 17 December, 2015, SKIMA 2015, Kathmandu, Nepal, December 2015.
Sokout, H., and Paracha, S. “Intelligent Tutoring System: Approaches, Researches and e-Learning Solution,” Proceedings of 2015 IEEE 8th International Workshop on Computational Intelligence & Applications, Nov 2015, pp. 53-58, Hiroshima, Japan.
Mwamtuya, A.N., and Paracha, S., “Bringing Innovations in Tanzanian Water Monitoring, Operation and Maintenance Potential”, Proceedings of the IWA LESAM, Nov 2015.
Gharanai, M.H., Ahmadi, A.R., Sharifi M.S., Shirzaigh, R., and Paracha, S., (2015) Peacebuilding in Information Technology Age in Afghanistan: E-Solha,” Proceedings of the EuroMedia 2015 conference, IAFOR, UK, pp. 19-25.
Sokout, H., Gharanai, M.H., Ahmadi, A.R., and Paracha, S., “Revitalizing the Afghan Educational Assessment Paradigm through ICT,” Proceedings of 16th IEEE/ACIS International Conference on Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Networking and Parallel/Distributed Computing (SNPD 2015), pp. 461-467, June, 2015, Takamatsu, Japan.
Gharanai, M.H., A.R. Ahmadi, S.A.N. Sayedzada and Paracha, S., “e-Ketabtoon: Usher in an era of ICTs in education in Afghanistan,” Proceedings of ASEAN-ICT4SRD, pp. 95-101, Kuala Lumpur, May 2015.
Gharanai, M.H., and Paracha, S., “Proposing an Innovative Library Management System for Afghanistan: E-Ketabtoon,” Proceedings of the Asian Conference on Education & International Development 2015, IAFOR, Osaka, March 2015.
Takahara, T., and Paracha, S., “Cross-Cultural Investigation of Eye-Gaze Patterns for E-Learning Content Optimization,” Proceedings of the 5th Asian Conference on Technology in the Classroom (ACTC) 2015, IAFOR, pp. 217 – 230, Kobe, April 2015.
Paracha, S., Gharanai, M.H., Ahmadi, A.R., Sokout, H., Takahara, T., and Jehanzeb, S. (2015). Using Eye-tracking Technology To Understand Consumers’ Comprehension of Multimedia Health Information. Proceedings of International Conference on Computer, Communication & Information Sciences, and Engineering, Vol 13(01), pp. 2291-2294, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmadi, A.R., Sokout, H., Gharanai, and Paracha, S., “Mobile Mediated Learning in Teachers Education in Less Resourced Region,” Proceedings of International Conference on Computer, Communication & Information Sciences, and Engineering, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Jan 2015.
Sokout, H., Ahmadi. A. R., and Paracha, S. “Computer Assisted Learning in a Less Resource Region,” Proceedings of International Conference on Computer, Communication & Information Sciences, and Engineering, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Jan 2015.
Nsabiyumva, W., Paracha, S., and Shima, H., “The Prospects of Smart Card based e-Health Networks in Rwanda,” The Inaugural Asian Symposium on Healthcare Without Borders, Hiroshima, Japan, August 6-8, 2014, pp. 40-46.ISSN 2188-4005.
Vunabandi, V., Paracha, S., and Matsunaga, R., “DRR System: Managing Disasters through Mobile Phones in Rwanda,” Proceedings of International Congress on Natural Sciences and Engineering (ICNSE), May 2014.
Ahmadi, A. B., and Paracha, S., “MMTT System: A Potential for Improved Teaching and Learning,” Proceedings of the 4th Annual Asian Conference on Technology in the Classroom (ACTC) 2014, IAFOR, Osaka, April 2014.
Takahara, T., and Paracha, S., “An Analysis of the Effect of ICT Integration in Primary and Secondary Education,” Proceedings of the 4th Annual Asian Conference on Technology in the Classroom (ACTC) 2014, IAFOR, April 2014.
Sokout, H., and Paracha, S., “The Prospects of e-Kankor Exam Prep System in Afghanistan,” Proceedings of the 4th Annual Asian Conference on Technology in the Classroom (ACTC) 2014, IAFOR, April 2014.
Li, X., Wu, J., Paracha, S., and Yoshie, O., “Using Planning with Action Preference in Story Generation,” 11th International Conference on Advances in Mobile Computing & Multimedia (MoMM2013), Vienna, Austria, December 2013.
Paracha, S., Jehanzeb, S., and Yoshie, O., “A Serious Game for Inculcating Islamic Values in Children,” Taibah University International Conference on Advances in Information Technology for the Holy Quran and its Sciences" (NOORIC), Saudi Arabia, December 2013.
Paracha, S., Jehanzeb, S., and Yoshie, O., “A Survey & Qualitative Analysis of Interactive Pedagogical Drama Systems,” International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT'2011), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 2011.
Paracha, S., and Yoshie, O., “A Conceptual Framework for Creating Interactive Narratives,” Proceedings of IEEE-TENCON 2010, Fukuoka, pp. 275- 280, November 2010.
Paracha, S., and Yoshie, O., “Agent and Multi-Agent Technology for Collaborative Learning: Applications and Case Studies,” Proceedings of International Conference on Intelligence and Information Technology (ICIIT 2010), pp. (VI) 288-292, Lahore, Pakistan, October 2010.
Paracha, S., and Yoshie, O., “Dynamic Episode Management in Interactive Narrative with Virtual Characters,” Proceedings of Electronics, Information & Systems Conference, I.E.E. of Japan, pp. 1246-1250, Kumamoto, September 2010.
Paracha, S., Jehanzeb, S., and Yoshie, O., “Surveying the Architectures of Apropos Virtual Learning Environments,” Proceedings of Electronics, Information & Systems Conference, I.E.E. of Japan, pp. 1508-1512, Tokushima, September 2009.
Paracha, S., Jehanzeb, S., Mehmood, A., and Yoshie, O., “Virtual Reality Intervention: A Promising Deterrent to Juvenile Delinquency in Pakistan,” Proceedings of 2nd IEEE International Conference on Computer, Control & Communication (IC4), pp. 52-57, Karachi, February 2009.
Paracha, S., Khan, M. T. A., Yoshie, O., “Design Implications for Believable and Engaging Scenarios,” Proceedings of 12th IEEE, International Multi-topic Conference (INMIC), Karachi, pp. 581-586, Pakistan, December, 2008.
Paracha, S., Mehmood, A., Mohammad, M.H., and Yoshie, O., “Design Issues in BasiKanji Software,” The 6th International Workshop on Frontiers of Information Technology (FIT), pp.1-3, Islamabad, Pakistan, December 2008.
Paracha, S., Khan, M. T. A., Yoshie, O., “Balancing Fabula & Interactivity: An Approach to VR Drama,” Proceedings of 4th IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies (ICET), pp. 321-326, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, October 2008.
Paracha, S., and Yoshie, O., “Being Spectator, Being Actor: Human Computer Interaction,” Proceedings of Electronics, Information & SystemsConference, I.E.E. of Japan, pp. 6-11, Hakodate, August 2008. (Best Paper Award)
Paracha, S., Mohammad, M.H., and Yoshie, O. (2008). Bridging the Gap between Language & Technology. International Conference on Information & Communication Technology (ICICT), pp. 131-136, Bannu, Pakistan.
Paracha, S., Khan, M. T. A., Yoshie, O. (2008). Virtual Reality in Tackling Ijime Problem. Proceedings of IEICE ET 2008-7, pp. 57-62, Fukushima.
Paracha, S., Mehmood, A., and Yoshie, O. (2008). Shimpai Muyou! An Innovative Ijime Combat Kit. The 7th CIIT Workshop on Research in Computing (CWRC Spring 2008), pp.139-144, Lahore, Pakistan.
Paracha, S. (2021). PEN Newsletter 2020-2021. Progressive Education Network, Pakistan.
Paracha, S. (2021). PEN Professional Development Institute. Progressive Education Network, Pakistan.
Paracha, S. (2021). PEN Marketing Plan 2021-2025. Progressive Education Network, Pakistan.
Paracha, S. (2020). PEN Branding Plan 2020-2025. Progressive Education Network, Pakistan.
Paracha, S. (2019). PEN Strategic Master Plan 2019-2025. Progressive Education Network, Pakistan.
Paracha, S. (2019). PEN Fundraising Plan 2019-2025. Progressive Education Network, Pakistan.
Chapters, cases, readings and supplements
Best, M., Paracha, S., and Bayor, A. (2017). Digital Peacekeeping Partnering to enhance technological experimentation and innovation within UN Peacekeeping. In UNU-CS 3 Pager, Pelikan Projects.
Paracha, S., Takahara, S., and Jehanzeb, S. (2018). Cultural Implications for Student Engagement in Online Learning. In A. V. Senthil Kumar (Eds.), Optimizing Student Engagement in Online Learning Environments, Chapter 2: 28-58, IGI Global: USA.
Paracha, S., and Inoue, A., and Jehanzeb, S. (2018). Detecting Online Learners’ Reading Ability via Eye-Tracking. In A. V. Senthil Kumar (Eds.), Optimizing Student Engagement in Online Learning Environments, Chapter 8:163-185, IGI Global: USA.
Paracha, S., Jehanzeb, S., and Yoshie, O. (2009). “Examining the Theoretical Schema of Shimpai Muyou! Narrative Learning Environment,” In Recent Advances in Multimedia Signal Processing and Communications, M. Grgic et al. (Eds.), SCI 231, Springer Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg, pp.579–609.
Grants
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Research Development Fund RMB 100000, Jun 2023
PEN Academy Project, Habib Foundation Fund $31870, Jul 2021
PEN Academy Project, Habib Foundation Fund $162015, Jan 2020
Technological Families Project, Huawei UK/ Internet Matters UK, £4,140, Nov 2019-Feb 2020
PEN Academy Project, Habib Foundation Fund $136,194, Mar 2019
Digital Peace Project, United Nation Department of Field Support/ ICTD $84,000, Sep 2016
Professional Consultancy: Technological Families Project, Huawei UK/ Internet Matters UK, £4,140, Nov 2019-Feb 2020 Digital Peacekeeping Project, UNU Macao, China, $10,000, Oct 2017-Mar 2018
Research Partnerships: Digital Technologies - Special Educational Needs and Disability, Special iApps, Mar 2022-Present Designing a trusted Internet of Things by embedding values, Kobe Institute of Computing, Kobe, Japan, 2019- Present Technology to support neighbourhoods and communities, Centre of Information Technology (CIT), Islamabad, 2018-2019 Participatory methods from speculative design to functioning prototypes, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, Pakistan, 2017-2021 Virtual Reality and Games, Bilquis Post Graduate College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 2019-2021 Digital Peacekeeping - Designing a trusted Internet of Things by embedding Human Values, United Nations DFS/ICTD/Field Technology and Security Operations, 2016-2018 Immersive Technologies and IoTs, Dr. Naveed A. Malik, Rector Virtual University of Pakistan, 2016 Digital Peace & Development, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), 2013-2016
University Committees/ Groups: Finish and Task Group, Creative Fuse North East Conference 2022, University of Sunderland, United Kingdom (2022-present) HCI Immersive Tech Research Group, Faculty of Technology, University of Sunderland, United Kingdom (Feb 2022-present) PhD Writing Retreat, First steps to a PhD Workshop, Faculty of Technology, University of Sunderland, United Kingdom (Jan 2022-present) Pastoral Care, Guidance and Pupil Support, Progressive Education Network, Lahore, Pakistan Mar 2019-May 2021 Student Wellbeing, Admission, Examination and Curriculum Development Committees, Kobe Institute of Computing, Kobe, Japan, Sep 2015-Sep 2016
Event Organization: Creative Fuse North East Conference 2022, City Campus East, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK, 14- 15th September, 2022 Creative Fuse North East – Crafty Cyber Eyes @ National Glass Centre, Sunderland, UK, 28th April 2022 Special iApps Demonstration @ National Glass Centre, Sunderland, UK, 30th Mar 2022 PhD Writing Retreat (Online Event), First steps to a PhD Workshop, Faculty of Technology, University of Sunderland, UK (2022-present) Creative Fuse North East – Christmas Fayre @ Hope Street Xchange, United Kingdom, 7th Dec 2021 Creative Fuse North East - Business Breakfast @ Hope Street Xchange, United Kingdom, 25th Nov 2021 Creative Fuse North East – What have you got to sell? @ Hope Street Xchange, UK, 25th Nov 2021 Creative Fuse North East, Athenaum Exhibition, Sunderland, United Kingdom, 16 Sep 2021 Creative Fuse North East, John Marley Centre, Newcastle, United Kingdom, 30 Sep 2021 Session Chair, IEEE International Conference on Applied System Innovation, May 2016, Programme Chair, International Conference on e-Education, e-Management and e-Learning, Tokyo, Japan, FEB 2016 In charge of ‘Africa Meets Kansai Event’, organized by KIC, NPO GA Groupe Alternative (DR Congo) in Collaboration with NPO EPUMA (Belgium), & NGO SESCO, 2015. Conference & Exhibition ACM SIGGRAPH Asia 2015, Kobe Convention Center, Kobe, Japan, 2015 Commemorated “World Humanitarian Day 2015” at Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, Aug 2015 KIC Promotional Officer, International Cooperation Career Fair 2014, Tokyo, Japan. Organized “World Humanitarian Day 2014” sponsored by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) and hosted by Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, Aug 2014
Conference Chair: 1st International Multidisciplinary Graduate Conference 2019, Child-Computer Interaction, PAF Noor Khan, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. April 2019 Session Chair, IEEE International Conference on Applied System Innovation, Okinawa, Japan May 2016 Digital Education Programme Chair & Invited Speaker at the Intl. Conference on e-Education, e-Management & e-Learning, Tokyo, Feb 2016
Invited Lectures: Cocreative Approaches at the Intersection of Design, Technology And Participation, Progressive Education Network, Pakistan, 2019-2021 Participatory Research Methods, Keynote Speaker, Civil Services Academy, Lahore, Dec 2019. Child-Computer Interaction, Keynote Speaker, 1st International Multidisciplinary Graduate Conference 2019, PAF Noor Khan, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, April 2019. Digital Creativity, Multidisciplinary Research Project Design Session, School of Advanced Studies, University of Tyumen, Russia, Mar 2019. Digital Peace, UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, Centre of International Peace & Stability (CIPS), NUST, Pakistan, Jan 2018 Digital Education, Programme Chair & Invited Speaker at the Intl. Conference on e-Education, e-Management & e-Learning, Tokyo, Feb 2016 Advisor, KIC-Recruit Marketing Partners/ Quipper programme, Japan 2016 Special Lecturer, JICA’s Capacity Building for ICT Project Planning (ICT for Peace & Sustainable Development), Japan, 2015-2016 Developing Innovative ICT Solutions through Tankyu Cycle, JICA ICT4D Special Training Programme, Japan, Jul 2015
Teaching activities
THESIS SUPERVISION 1) VR Intervention to Prevent Children Drug Addiction in Afghanistan– Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 2) E-PAZ Conflict Mitigation System (Mozambique) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 3) Computer Assisted Language Learning: Kenyarwanda” (Rwanda) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 4) Intelligent Agent for Information Retrieval (Kenya) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 5) Intelligent Tutoring System for Reading Proficiency (Kenya) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 6) Mobile Learning Platform for Capacity Building (Tanzania) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 7) Mobile Learning Platform for On-job Trainees (Egypt) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 8) Cloud-based e-Learning (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 9) Tackling Learning Disorders through Eye-tracking Technology (Japan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 10) Peacebuilding in Information Technology Age in Afghanistan: E-Solha (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 11) E-Mushkilyabi : A Robust real-time IT Support and Trouble Ticketing System (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 12) e-Ketabtoon: Ushering an era of Innovation in Library Management System (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 13) Why projects fail in Afghanistan? Lacking ICT or Poor Management (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 14) E-Tadarokat: A step towards improving e-Management in Afghanistan (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 15) Urban Regeneration Based on Transit Oriented Development Using GIS Data (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 16) Utilization of SMS and Web Technology for Monitoring the Operation and Maintenance of Water Supply Facilities: A Case Study of Tanzania Rural Water Supply” (Tanzania) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 17) Cross-Cultural Investigation of Eye-Gaze Patterns for e-Learning Content Optimization (Japan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 13 18) MMTT System, A Potential for Improved Teaching and Learning in Afghanistan (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 19) The Prospects of e-Kankor Exam Prep System in Afghanistan” (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016
Visiting Professorship: Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, Pakistan, 2017-2018 Bilquis Post Graduate College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 2019-2021 International Academic Advisor: Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Kobe, Japan, 2013-2016 Master’s Programme, International Examiner: Kabul Polytechnic University, Kabul, Afghanistan, 2015-16
Courses taught
Digital Media and Information Literacy- Masters Course
Programming Exercise
Technologies for Education- Masters Course
Foundation of Computer System-Masters Course
Education in Digital Society- Masters Course
Technologies for Education- Masters Course
Professional memberships
Reviewer of International Journal of Bullying Prevention published by Springer
Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Education and Information Technology
Editorial Board Member of Frontiers in Public Health Journal
Professional Membership: IEEE, IEEJ and IIER
Awards and honours
Certificate of Appreciation, IEEE International Conference on Applied System Innovation, Japan, May 2016
EEE Best Paper Award, IEEE ICASI June 2016, Okinawa Japan
7 IEEE First Prize Paper Awards, IEEE ICASI June 2016, Okinawa Japan
2 Gold Medals, International Conference on e-Education, e-Management and e-Learning, (Paper IDs: IRES-IC4EJAPAN-18026-1933/ IRES-IC4E, JAPAN-18026-1929), Japan, Feb 2016
The IERS Annual Award Shield, Institute of Research Engineers & Scientists, Japan, Feb 2016
2 Best Paper Awards, International Conference on e-Education, e-Management and e- Learning, (Paper IDs: IRES-IC4EJAPAN-18026-1933/ IRES-IC4E, JAPAN-18026-1929), Japan, Feb 2016
Appreciation Award, Yufuin Teacher Training in Foreign Language Education Workshop II, Japan, Aug 2013
Appreciation Award, Yufu City Teacher Training in Foreign Language Education Workshop I, Japan, Aug 2012
Appreciation Award, Sekijo Elementary School ESL Teachers Training Workshop, Japan, Aug 2011
Appreciation Award, ESL Teachers Training Workshop, Japan, Aug 2011
Appreciation Award, Yunohira Elementary School Teachers Training Workshop, Japan, Aug 2011
Appreciation Award, TESOL Teachers Training Workshop-III, Japan, Aug 2010
Appreciation Award, TESOL Teachers Training Workshop-II, Japan, Aug 2009
Appreciation Award, TESOL Teachers Training Workshop-I, Japan, Aug 2009
Certificate of Appreciation, IEEE International Conference on Applied System Innovation, Japan, May 2016
Letter of Appreciation, Afghanistan Government, Jul 2017
Award Shield, 1st International Multidisciplinary Graduate Conference 2019, PAF Noor Khan, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. April 2019
IR610(SIP Campus-International Research Centre) Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation District Suzhou Industrial Park Suzhou P.R.China 215123
