Nasren Azad

I’m Nasren Azad, a researcher in the Software Engineering Department at LUT University since 2021. I recently completed my PhD within four years, focusing on DevOps success factors and organizational practices.

I hold an MSc in Information Systems from Åbo Akademi University, Turku (2021), and a Master’s in Business Administration (Finance & Accounting) from AIUB. My interdisciplinary background bridges technology, business, and research.

Research & Publications

My research has been published in leading journals including:

• Technological Forecasting and Social Change
• Information and Software Technology
• Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services
• International Journal of Information and Learning Technology
• CAIS
• Information & Management
• Information Systems Frontiers
• Information Technology & People
• Software practice and Experience

I’ve presented at major conferences such as ECIS, ICSOB, PROFES, ICSE (IWsib), FSE and EASE, actively engaging in the global software engineering community.

Teaching & Recognition

At LUT, I led three Master’s-level courses during my PhD program and have delivered guest lectures at:

1. NTNU (Norway)
2. University of Jyväskylä (Finland)
3. University Pedagogy, Basic Module (10 ECTS)

I’ve received several research grants, including:

1. LUT Foundation research visit grant (2022)
2. Liikesivistysrahasto personal grant as a Phd student (2022)
3. PHP Grant (2023)
4. Liikesivistysrahasto  Post doc grant (2024)
5. International Research visit grant for NTU (2025)

I’m involved in three EU Horizon projects since 2021-present:

IMPULSE: Digital identity in public services
TANDEM: Equity in energy & mobility transitions
CELINE: Community-driven digital energy innovation