Hi, I'm Masoud, 

A Computing and IT 

Senior Lecturer from, Auckland, New Zealand.

About Me

My name is Masoud Shakiba, a Computing & IT senior lecturer and Industry and Alumni Champion at the School of Computing, Electrical and Applied Technology, Unitec Institute of Technology. With a passion for fostering collaboration between academia and industry, I also lead the Capstone Project in close partnership with industry stakeholders at Unitec. I am honoured to have been awarded the Unitec Teaching Excellence Award for 2023, recognizing my dedication and efforts in coordinating the Capstone Project course. This recognition serves as a testament to the passion and commitment I bring to fostering student success and academic excellence.

In 2018, I founded TechTALK, an initiative that I lead with a dedicated team of volunteers to conduct seminars to bridge the gap between academia and industry. I bring a wealth of teaching and research experience, contributing to prestigious institutions such as the National University of Malaysia (UKM), Monash University, The University of Auckland, Massey University, Manukau Institute of Technology, Techtorium, and New Zealand Institute of Education (Avonmore). I serve as the chairman at the ITPNZ Auckland Branch and hold esteemed positions on the industry advisory committees of Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus, and Eastern Institute of Technology Auckland Branch.

My research interests span across cutting-edge fields like the Internet of Things, Smart Cities, RFID technology, Smart Agriculture, Project-Based Learning and Industry-Based Learning. As an avid researcher, I have contributed to the academic community with multiple published papers in renowned journals and international conferences. Additionally, I have been a part of several research projects and fund applications, both as a researcher and principal investigator.

I earned my academic degrees, a Master of Information Technology and a PhD in Computer Engineering, from the esteemed UKM in 2012 and 2015, respectively. While at UKM, I also served as a Technical Executive and GRA at the Engineering Faculty.

Furthermore, I actively participated as an executive committee member of the IEEE UKM Student Branch and assumed the role of President of the Iranian Students Association. Before joining UKM in 2009, I co-founded the Shakiba Data Processing Company and Shakiba Open Technical and Vocational Institute. Notably, I held the esteemed position of CEO of the company for seven years and Director of the institute for two years.

Hobbies

During my spare time, I take pleasure in playing badminton and futsal. Additionally, I have a strong passion for cooking, constantly exploring new dishes and recipes to enhance my culinary skills.