Dr Mahmoud Ramezani is a Programme Leader, Senior Lecturer, Researcher and PhD Supervisor at Northumbria University London, specialising in Project Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Digital Transformation, Continuous Improvement and Organisational Performance.
As Programme Leader for the MSc Project Management programme, he is responsible for programme delivery, curriculum development, academic quality assurance, lecturer allocation, student engagement and continuous enhancement. He has extensive experience in academic leadership and has contributed to the development and delivery of postgraduate programmes supporting diverse student cohorts across full-time, part-time, evening and weekend modes of study.
Dr Ramezani teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supports more than 1,500 postgraduate students annually through research methods teaching, dissertation supervision and academic mentoring. His teaching philosophy combines research-informed practice, industry engagement, active learning approaches and the responsible integration of digital technologies and artificial intelligence to enhance student learning and employability.
He also supervises doctoral researchers in operations, supply chain, project management and related business disciplines. In addition, he serves as an Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Behavioural and Digital Innovation (JBDI), supporting scholarly development and interdisciplinary research initiatives.
Prior to joining academia, Dr Ramezani held senior roles in operations, compliance, quality management and business improvement, leading organisational performance enhancement and continuous improvement initiatives. This industry experience continues to inform his teaching, research and engagement with business practice.
Dr Ramezani holds a PhD in Operations and Supply Chain Management from Northumbria University, an MSc in Engineering and Management from Coventry University, and a BSc (Hons) in Business Administration from the University of Tehran.
Dr Ramezani’s research focuses on improving organisational performance, operational effectiveness and business innovation through the application of contemporary management approaches and emerging technologies.
His research interests include:
He is particularly interested in collaborative research that bridges academic theory and professional practice, supporting the development of sustainable and digitally enabled organisations.
Dr Ramezani teaches across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels in a range of business and management disciplines, with particular expertise in:
His teaching emphasises practical application, critical thinking, industry relevance and the development of skills required to address complex organisational challenges in dynamic global environments.
Dr Ramezani is actively involved in developing collaborative research networks and digital supply chain initiatives that bring together academics, doctoral researchers and industry partners. His work promotes research, innovation and knowledge exchange in project management, operational excellence, digital transformation and emerging technologies, supporting both academic advancement and practical business impact.