Cognitive System Dynamics (CSD) is an independent research project I’m developing to explore how cognitive biases shape decision-making in complex systems. It looks at how patterns of thought influence outcomes in areas like public policy, AI fairness, and crisis response. The project is now supported by the Paradigm Dynamics, which serves as its research hub. CSD is a promising approach that aims to offer practical tools for understanding and improving decisions in real-world settings.

The Future Labs is an initiative developed with NextGen PM to explore the future of Project Management. It brings together research and insights across five key areas: emerging trends, future scenarios, evolving roles, upcoming challenges, and innovative solutions that are all shaped by technological, organizational, and societal shifts. With a focus on how developments like AI, sustainability, and global work models are impacting project environments, Future Labs aims to support professionals and organizations in navigating what’s next for project management.

In collaboration with SAMAM, I led a system dynamics-based project for a plastics manufacturing firm aimed at evaluating the long-term impacts of sustainability investments. The project resulted in the development of a decision support model that enabled stakeholders to simulate the effects of recycling and operational changes before real-world implementation. The findings were published in a peer-reviewed journal, contributing to the field of sustainable business model transformation.

At SAMAM research institute, I contributed to a project exploring the societal impact of mobile phone usage in Tehran. Joining mid-project as a researcher, I led the development of two peer-reviewed publications that examined how mobile technology influences civic behavior and everyday urban interactions. The findings offered new insights into the intersection of digital tools and social change in rapidly evolving metropolitan contexts.

This was my first formal engagement in a strategic foresight project, conducted under the supervision of Professor Mohsen Bahrami at the Futures Studies Research Institute, Amirkabir University of Technology. I contributed to both the qualitative and quantitative dimensions of the study, participating in the design and implementation of a three-stage Delphi process, and supporting data analysis to assess the future impact of emerging technologies. The project, part of a broader Millennium Project initiative, served as a foundational experience in applied foresight research.