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Associate Professor

Dr. Shaima Al Harmoodi

Dr. Shaima AlHarmoodi is an Associate Professor at HBMSU with over a decade of experience in higher education, specializing in project management, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Through her research, teaching, and leadership, she advances smart education and empowers the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs to create meaningful impact in an evolving global landscape.

School of Business & Quality Management

Academic Biography

  • Project Management
  • Innovation Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Smart Learning
  • Youth Development
  • Ph.D. in Project Management (Innovation Management) – The British University in Dubai in affiliation with The University of Manchester – UAE, UK – 2017
  • Master's Degree in Urban Planning and Design – The American University in Sharjah – UAE – 2010
  • Bachelor's Degree in Natural and Quantitative Sciences – Zayed University – UAE – 2005

Dr. Shaima AlHarmoodi is a dedicated academic committed to advancing education through excellence in teaching, research, and leadership. With more than a decade of experience in higher education, she currently serves as an Associate Professor at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), where she leads initiatives in project management, entrepreneurship, and innovation. As an active researcher, Dr. Shaima's work focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, project management, smart education, and digital transformation. Her publications in leading international journals and publication houses contribute to advancing understanding and practice in innovation management and education. Throughout her career, Dr. Shaima has played a pivotal role in strengthening academic quality and ensuring alignment with national educational priorities. She has mentored startups, coordinated nationwide entrepreneurship competitions, and partnered with diverse public and private organizations to cultivate the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. Driven by a passion for empowering learners and fostering innovation-driven growth, Dr. Shaima continues to inspire students and professionals alike to think critically, lead confidently, and create meaningful impact in an evolving global landscape.

Recent Publications

An overview of academic publications documenting research focus, methodological depth, and scholarly engagement.

  1. AlHarmoodi, S., & Dulaimi, M. F. (2025). Stakeholder integration and open innovation in sustainable construction projects. In M. F. Dulaimi (Ed.), Research companion to innovation in construction (pp. [insert page range if available]). Edward Elgar Publishing.
  2. El Khatib, M., Alawadi, A., AlHarmoodi, S., Alnuaimi, M., Ankit, A., & Alzoubi, H. M. (2025). Augmenting business strategy with integrated service design for maximum stakeholder value in project management. In H. M. Alzoubi, T. Cheng Ling, & M. El Khatib (Eds.), Innovative Dynamics in Management and Engineering (IDME) (ISCME 2024) (pp. 233–240). Springer.
  3. El Khatib, M., Alawadi, A., Alnuaimi, M., Alzaidan, S. A., AlHarmoodi, S., & Alzoubi, H. M. (2025). DevOps Empowerment: Enhancing COO Effectiveness in Smart Supply Chain Management. In H. M. Alzoubi, T. Cheng Ling, & M. El Khatib (Eds.), Innovative Dynamics in Management and Engineering (IDME) (ISCME 2024) (pp. 215–223). Springer.
  4. Mehanna, R., AlHarmoodi, S., Azoury, N. (2024). Advancing Assessment for Enhanced E-education in the MENA Region. In Governance in Higher Education: Global Reform and Trends in the MENA Region. Springer Nature Switzerland.
  5. AlHarmoodi, S., Parahoo, S., & Harvey, H. (2024). Leveraging undergraduate innovation and entrepreneurship education for an entrepreneurial mindset: An empirical investigation in an emerging economy. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 28(5–6), 265–283.
  6. ElKhatib, M., AlNakeeb, A., AlHarmoodi, S. Salami, M., AlShehhi, H., AlNaqbi, A., AlNuaimi, M. & AlZoubi, H. (2024). Digital Transformation and Disruptive Technologies: Effect of Cloud Computing and DEVOPS on Managing Projects. In Cyber Security Impact on Digitalization and Business Intelligence. Springer.
  7. ElKhatib, M., AlHarmoodi, S. Angelova, Y. (2024). Virtual Reality as a Hub for Innovation—Correlations and Interdependencies. In 2024 2nd International Conference on Cyber Resilience (ICCR) (pp. 1–5).
  8. AlHarmoodi, S. and Awofeso, A. (2023). Optimizing self-regulation for youth development in the United Arab Emirates. Youth Voice Journal, III, 68–81.
  9. El Khatib, M., AlQurashi, M., AlHashemi, S., AlKetbi, and AlHarmoodi, S. (2023). Digital Platforms’ Influence on Project Management. In 2023 International Conference on Business Analytics for Technology and Security (ICBATS) (pp. 1–7).
  10. ElKhatib, M., AbuZitar, R., AlNaqbi, K., AlNaqbi, W., AlHarmoodi, S. (2023). Effect of Big Data and Analytics on Managing Projects. International Journal of Computer Applications, 21(1).
  11. AlHarmoodi, S.M. and Dulaimi, M. (2022). The alignment of the open innovation process and the project lifecycle. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(4), 556–572.
  12. AlHarmoodi, S. (2022). A systematic study on improving the effectiveness of online learning through a smart learning dashboard (SLD). 26th ICTEL 2022 – International Conference on Teaching, Education & Learning, 77, 80361.
  13. ElKhatib, M., AlMheiri, M., AlHarmoodi, S., & Alzoubi, H. (2022). Program Management: Aligning strategy objectives to project objectives: A case study. Webology, 19(2), 1948–1974.