Zohreh Khojasteh, PhD.
About Zohreh Khojasteh, PhD.
Zohreh Khojasteh, PhD, is a Project Manager at the World Food Programme, with a background in Computer Science and Industrial Engineering. She has held various roles in supply chain consulting and research across multiple countries, including Egypt, Italy, and Japan.
Work at World Food Programme
Zohreh Khojasteh currently holds the position of Project Manager at the World Food Programme, a role she has occupied since 2022. Her previous positions at the organization include serving as a Regional Supply Chain Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2021 in Cairo, Egypt, and as a Supply Chain Retail and Markets Consultant from 2021 to 2022 in Rome, Italy. In these roles, she contributed to various supply chain initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness in humanitarian operations.
Education and Expertise
Zohreh Khojasteh earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Industrial Engineering from Sophia University, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. She also holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, completed between 2012 and 2014. Her academic background is complemented by expertise in Palantir Foundry, a platform for big data analytics, and skills in cross-functional team leadership and agile project management.
Background
Zohreh Khojasteh has a diverse professional background that includes roles in academia and international organizations. She worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia for five months in 2019. Prior to that, she was a Supply Chain Optimization Researcher at Sophia University from 2015 to 2018. Her experiences span multiple countries, including Italy, Japan, and Egypt, reflecting her global perspective on supply chain management.
Achievements
Throughout her academic and professional journey, Zohreh Khojasteh has received notable recognition, including regional scholarships for access to higher education while pursuing her Master's degree in Italy. Additionally, she was awarded a Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT) during her PhD studies at Sophia University, which underscores her commitment to academic excellence and research in her field.