Bassam Hussein
Bassam Hussein
Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Faculty of EngineeringBackground and activities
Bassam Hussein is Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. His research interests include application of gaming simulations, e-learning, project success, and organizational learning. Hussein teaches project and requirements management and has been involved in the design, development, and implementation of a wide range of ’ customized education programs in project management.
In 2009, he was awarded Students Pedagogical award, and in 2013 he was awarded the Best Lecturer award from Program for Continuing Education in Project Management at NTNU. In 2016 he was selected as one of 10 amazing lecturers in Norway by Morgenbladet (https://morgenbladet.no/aktuelt/2016/08/her-er-de-fantastiske-formidlerne)
Courses
- TPK4920 - Project and Quality Management, Master's Thesis
- TPK5100 - Applied Project Management
- PK8215 - Managing digitalisation projects
- TPK4520 - Project and Quality Management, Specialization Project
- PK8225 - Learning in project-based organisations
- TPK4115 - Applied Project Management
Scientific, academic and artistic work
Displaying a selection of activities. See all publications in the database
Journal publications
- (2022) Government inter-organizational, digital transformation projects: five key lessons learned from a Norwegian case study. Procedia Computer Science. vol. 96.
- (2022) Employee learning in the digitalization context: An evaluation from team members’ and project managers’ perspectives. Procedia Computer Science. vol. 196.
- (2021) An attempt to understand complexity in a government digital transformation project. International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management. vol. 9 (3).
- (2021) Addressing Collaboration Challenges in Project-Based Learning: The Student’s Perspective. Education Sciences. vol. 11 (434).
- (2021) An examination of the preconditions of learning to facilitate innovation in digitalization projects: a project team members’ perspective. International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management. vol. 9 (2).
- (2020) Does Project-Based Learning (PBL) Promote Student Learning? A Performance Evaluation. Education Sciences. vol. 10 (11).
- (2019) The influence of project characteristics on project success factors. Insights from 21 real life project cases from Norway. Procedia Computer Science. vol. 164.
- (2019) Lessons learned from developing and applying self-assessment instruments for evaluating project management competences in two large organizations. Procedia Computer Science. vol. 164.
- (2019) Critical Soft Factors for Optimum Performance of Maintenance Operations. Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management. vol. 9 (2).
- (2019) Enablers and barriers to customer involvement in agile software projects in Norwegian software industry: The Supplier´ s perspective. Journal of Modern Project Management. vol. 7 (2).
- (2018) Impact of Trust, Commitment, and Openness on Research Project Performance: Case Study in a Research Institute. Social Sciences. vol. 7 (2).
- (2018) System Thinking, Evaluations and Learning - Experience from Road Construction Megaproject in Algeria. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. vol. 9 (3).
- (2018) “Superfast!” managing the urgent: case study of telecommunications infrastructure project in Algeria. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business. vol. 11 (2).
- (2016) Organisational influences impacting user involvement in a major information system project: A case study in a governmental organisation. International Journal of Project Organisation and Management. vol. 8 (1).
- (2016) A qualitative study of success criteria in Norwegian agile software projects from suppliers’ perspective. International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management. vol. 4 (2).
- (2016) Grounded Theory Study of Conflicts in Norwegian Agile Software Projects: The Project Managers’ Perspective. Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management. vol. 2.
- (2016) Grounded theory study of the contracting process in agile projects in Norway's software industry. Journal of Modern Project Management. vol. 4 (1).
- (2016) Managing risks in Norwegian Agile Software Projects: Project Managers´ perspective. International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology. vol. 41 (2).
- (2016) Categorization of Organizational Factors and Their Impact on Project Performance. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences. vol. 226.
- (2016) PESTOL - Framework for «Project Evaluation on Strategic, Tactical and Operational Levels». International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management. vol. 4 (3).
- (2015) A Blended Learning Approach to Teaching Project Management: A Model for Active Participation and Involvement: Insights from Norway. Education Sciences. vol. 5 (2).
- (2015) Problems associated with defining project success. Procedia Computer Science. vol. 64.
- (2014) Measuring the Impact of Risk Factors Associated with Project Success Criteria in Early Phase. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences. vol. 119.
- (2014) Identifying and Dealing with Complexties in New Product and Process Development Projects. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences. vol. 119.
- (2014) IMPACT OF CONFORMITY, COMMITMENT AND MANAGEMENT STYLE ON AN INFORMATION SYSTEM PROJECT. International Scientific Journal of Computing. vol. 13 (4).
- (2011) A Blended Learning Approach to Project Risk Management: Developing Requirements and Evaluating the Student Learning Experience. Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering. vol. 11 (3).
- (2011) Requirements for Optimal Learning Environment for an On-line Project Risk Management Game. The Journal of Project, Program and Portfolio Management. vol. 2 (2).
- (2003) Modeling Logic Systems with Structured Array-Based Logic. Modeling, Identification and Control. vol. 24 (1).
- (2000) On modelling mechatronics systems - a geometrical approach. Mechatronics (Oxford). vol. 10 (10).
- (1998) A systems approach for modelling mechatronics systems. CIRP annals. vol. 1.
Books
- (2020) Let's Really Learn from Projects A Study on Learning in Project-Based Organizations - The Ivar Aasen Project. Fagbokforlaget. 2020. ISBN 9788245034127.
- (2018) The Road to Success. Narratives and Insights from Real-life Projects. Fagbokforlaget. 2018. ISBN 9788245024449.
- (2016) Veien til suksess. Fortellinger og refleksjoner fra reelle prosjektcaser. Fagbokforlaget. 2016. ISBN 978-82-450-2072-4.
- (2006) Multidisciplinary Research on Simulation Methods and Educational Games in Industrial Management. Proceedings of the 10th international workshop of the IFIP wg5.7 special intrest group on experimental interactive learning in industrial management. June 11-13, 2006 Trondheim Norway. 2006. ISBN 82-7706-224-9.
Part of book/report
- (2021) Using Game-Based Learning to Prompt Reflective and Holistic Thinking in Project Management. Smart Pedagogy of Game-based Learning.
- (2021) Competences Management for the Digital Transformation: Development of an Assessment Method. 2021 11th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications (IDAACS).
- (2020) Insights on Using Project-Based Learning to Create an Authentic Learning Experience of Digitalization Projects. Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE European Technology and Engineering Management Summit (E-TEMS).
- (2020) A Retrospective Analysis of the Role of Soft Factors in Digitalization Projects: Based on a Case Study in a Public Health Organization in Trondheim-Norway. Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE European Technology and Engineering Management Summit (E-TEMS).
- (2019) Evaluating the Impact of Involving Students in Producing Learning Aids in Project Management. The Animation Project. Proceedings of the 2019 10th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications (IDAACS).
- (2019) Data Acquisition Framework For Competence Profiles Selection and Project Staffing. Proceedings of the 2019 10th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications (IDAACS).
- (2018) THE ROLE OF SOFT FACTORS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MAINTENANCE REGIMES. Dortmund International Research Conference 2018.
- (2017) Master level education in project management — The EuroMPM model. Proceedings of 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications (IDAACS)..
- (2015) Insights on the Impact of Conformity and Commitment on Project Performance. Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE 8th International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications (IDAACS).
- (2015) A Template for Building Adaptable Project Risk Management Games. Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE 8th International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications (IDAACS).
- (2014) Practical insight about choice of methodology in large complex software projects in Norway. Proceedings of the Third IEEE International Conference On Technology Management (ITMC 2014).
- (2014) Practical insight about risk management process in agile software projects in Norway. Proceedings of the Third IEEE International Conference On Technology Management (ITMC 2014).
- (2014) A Practical Insight about Use of Agile Methodology According to Type of Project. Third International Scientific Conference on Project Management in the Baltic Countries.
- (2014) Practical Insight into Estimation Process in Software Projects Using Agile Methods. Third International Scientific Conference on Project Management in the Baltic Countries.
- (2013) Factors Influencing Project Success Criteria. Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE 7th International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems (IDAACS).
- (2013) Perception of Complexities in Development Projects. Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE 7th International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems (IDAACS).
- (2013) Sources of Complexities in New Product and Process Development Projects. Proceedings of IWAMA 2013 - The Third International Workshop of Advanced Manufacturing and Automation.
- (2012) An Empirical Investigation of Project Complexity from the Perspective of a Project Practitioner. Proceedings of IWAMA 2012 - The Second International Workshop of Advanced Manufacturing and Automation.
- (2012) Causes of change to project success criteria: a study based on project management practices in Norway. PMI Research and Education Conference 2012.
- (2011) Quasi-Experimental Method to Identify The Impact of Ambiguity and Urgency on Project Participants in the Early Project Phase. The 6th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications.
- (2010) Exploring key aspects influencing project participants behavior in early phase using in-class gaming simulation. Experimental learning on sustainable management, economics and industrial engineering. Proceedings of the 14th workshop of the special interest group on experimental interactive learning in industrial management of the IFIP working group 5.7.
- (2009) using simulation games to enhance learning in project risk management. Proceedings of the 40th annual conference of ISAGA: Learn to Game, Game to Learn.
- (2007) on using simulation games as a research tool in project management. organizing and learning through gaming and simulation Proceedings of ISAGA 2007.
- (2007) simulation games for project management training and research. proceedings from the 11th special intrest group on workshop on experimental interactive learning in industrial management.
- (2007) PROJECT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION USING E-LEARNING. Universities and the ICT Industry.
- (2006) Developing educational games in project management. Multidisciplinary Research on Simulation Methods and Educational Games in Industrial Management. Proceedings of the 10th international workshop of the IFIP wg5.7 special intrest group on experimental interactive learning in industrial management. June 11-13, 2006 Trondheim Norway.
- (2005) A method for learning in project management: learning by projects. proceedings of the 9th International Workshop of the Special Interest Group on Experimental Interactive Learning in Industrial Management, June 5-7 2005, Espoo, Finland.
Report/dissertation
- (2019) Lessons from involving students in producing learning aids. Student perceptions and reflections on learning through project-based assignments. 2019.
- (2017) Hva har vi lært av Ivar Aasen-prosjektet? Utfordringer og suksess. 2017.
- (2017) Examination of the challenges in agile projects from the suppliers' perspective in Norway´s software industry. Insights and recommendations. 2017. Series of dissertations submitted to the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo. (1882).
- (2005) Overview of e-learning. 2005.
- (2004) Metoder for undervisning og læring i emnet TPK4115 prosjektstyring 1. 2004.
- (2002) Pedagogic Approaches for Training and Education (Distance Learning) in the Extended Enterprise. 2002.
- (1999) Modeling the physical and logical properties of mechatronics systems : a manufacturing systems theory approach. 1999. ISBN 82-471-0446-6.
- (1998) Manufacturing systems theory-compendium. 1998.
- (1994) Manufacturing systems theoretic basis for robot modelling and control. 1994. ISBN 82-7706-032-7. Report (94008).
Others
- (2020) Involving students in the production and dissemination of digital learning resources Bassam Hussein, NTNU. Læringsfestivalen 2020 . NTNU; 2020-05-04 - 2020-05-05.
- (2019) Inspirasjonsforedrag / Steinerskolen i Trondheim. Inspirasjonsforedrag / Steinerskolen i Trondheim . Steinerskolen i Trondheim; Pedagogisk avdelingsleder | Skansen VGS. 2019-08-18 - 2019-08-18.
- (2017) Landets beste forelesere svarer: Slik studerer du mest effektivt. Aftenposten [Avis]. 2017-08-31.
- (2016) Gjør forelesningen om til en diger smelteovn". Norge [Avis]. 2016-09-19.
- (2016) Hussein kan dokumentere at han er en fantastisk formidler. Adresseavisa [Avis]. 2016-10-12.
- (2015) Categorization of Organizational Factors and their Impact on Project Performance. IPMA 29th World Congress - The way to project management in multicultural context . International Project Management Association; Panama City. 2015-09-28 - 2015-09-30.
- (2014) Organizational learning at Det Norske oljeseleskap- a series of lectures in different locations. Trondheim, Stord, Oslo and UK. WORKSHOP /SERIE SEMINARER . DET NORSKE OLJESELSKAP; Trondheim- Oslo, Stord and UK. 2014-02-22 - 2014-06-02.
- (2011) Impact of ambiguity. IEEE 6th International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems (IDAACS), special stream on project management . IEEE; Praha. 2011-09-15 - 2011-09-17.
- (2010) Exploring key aspects influencing project participants behavior in early phase using in-class gaming simulation. 14th workshop of the special interest group on experimental learning in industrial management. . Politecnico di Milano.; Milano. 2010-06-15 - 2010-06-17.
- (2002) Hybrid learning in project management : potentials and challenges. PMI Research Conference, 2002 . PMI; Seattle, Washington. 2002-07-14 - 2002-07-17.
- (2001) Production control education challenges in the 21st century. 'Experimental learning in industrial management: transfer & creation of knowledge' . IFIP WG5.7; Madrid. 2001-07-02 - 2001-07-04.
- (1998) ON MODELLING MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS. 6th UK Mechatronics Forum International Conference . [Mangler data]; Skovde, Sweden. 1998-09-09 - 1998-09-11.
- (1995) A theory of manufacturing systems. 1st World Congress on Intelligent Manufacturing . [Mangler data]; [Mangler data].