Imtiajul Alam, Ph.D.
About Imtiajul Alam, Ph.D.
Imtiajul Alam, Ph.D., is a Product Owner at Emerson in Marshalltown, Iowa, with a diverse background in research, education, and user experience design.
Company
Imtiajul Alam, Ph.D., is currently serving as a Product Owner at Emerson in Marshalltown, Iowa, United States. His role involves working on-site in this capacity. Emerson is known for providing solutions that combine advanced technology with engineering expertise to deliver innovative solutions for customers in various industries.
Title
Imtiajul Alam holds the title of Product Owner at Emerson. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring that the product aligns with the needs and expectations of stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Imtiajul Alam has an extensive academic background. He holds a Doctoral degree in Human Computer Interaction from Iowa State University, completed in 2023. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science (MS) in Architecture from the same institution between 2016 and 2018. His undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), was obtained from BRAC University in Bangladesh, where he studied from 2002 to 2007.
Background
Imtiajul Alam has held various roles in both academia and industry. His experience includes positions such as Cross-program mentor at the NSF, Educational Technology Specialist and Graduate Teaching Assistant, Qualitative Researcher, and Learning Experience Designer at Iowa State University. He has also worked as a Building Digitization Specialist and Student Housing Director at Louisiana State University and as a User Experience (UX) Research Intern at Mechdyne Corporation, among others.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Imtiajul Alam has received several awards and recognitions. Notably, he was awarded the Innovation Fellows Gold Pin by Iowa State University Student Innovation Center. He secured first place in the Innovation competition for two consecutive years and completed the Peak Performance Leadership Program. His research includes conducting comprehensive, longitudinal studies on game-based learning, resulting in multiple publications and conference presentations. He has also identified and proposed solutions for various process issues and pain points through usability testing and heuristic analysis.