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Laila Faridoon

PhD student

Research interests

  • Engineering

Biography

Ms Laila Faridoon received a BSc in Computer Science with first class honours from Ajman University, and then graduated with distinction from the University of Sharjah with an MSc in Computer science. 

Laila's research interests are in digital transformation and project management. She has published a number of papers in these areas and presented in many global conferences. She has more than 19 years of experience in the field of digital and business transformation within the UAE government, and is also an author and a public speaker. Laila has extensive experience in boards management, and has served in many regional and international boards.

Thesis title

The Impact of Big Data Analytics Capabilities on the Organisational Performance, a Study in the UAE

Research interests

  • Digital transformation
  • Emerging technologies
  • Big Data analytics
  • Organisational transformation
  • Organisational capabilities

PhD supervision

Principal supervisor: Dr Wei Liu

Further information

See Laila's research profile

See Laila’s website

News

Engineering PhD named in 30 female leaders to look out for in 2023

The NYC Journal featured Laila Faridoon who is also the founder and CEO of a consultancy company.

Laila Faridoon

Bridging the gap between policy makers, technology and Metaverses

Thinking about the future of AI, Engineering PhD student Laila Faridoon reflects on the relationship between her research and the developments in technology.

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News

Engineering PhD named in 30 female leaders to look out for in 2023

The NYC Journal featured Laila Faridoon who is also the founder and CEO of a consultancy company.

Laila Faridoon

Bridging the gap between policy makers, technology and Metaverses

Thinking about the future of AI, Engineering PhD student Laila Faridoon reflects on the relationship between her research and the developments in technology.

Pixelated-human-figure