Dr. Samiullah Paracha holds a PhD and a Postdoc with a specialism in digital education from the Faculty of Technology, University of Sunderland. His specific areas of research encompass VR, AI, Game-based Learning, Learning Analytics, HCI and Digital Peace. Samiullah led several cross sectoral and multidisciplinary research projects at national and international levels whilst working with the UNO, JICA, NPOs and eminent universities in Europe, Asia and Africa. He loves participatory design and is very keen to involve students as co-designers and partners in the research process. He has over 45 graduate completions and some of his graduate students received the highest distinctions in Japan. He is serving as an editor of two journals i.e., Frontiers in Public Health Journal and American Journal of Education and Information Technology. His scholarly work has received Gold Medals (IIER), Silver Shields, Best Research Paper Awards (IEEE, IEEJ, IIER) and First Prize Paper Awards (IEEE). Samiullah is actively engaged in knowledge exchange activities, working with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe, Africa and Asia particularly in the creative, digital, and IT sectors to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Digital Peace

Game-based Learning

Human-Computer Interaction

Artificial Intelligence

Virtual Reality

2022-Present Associate Professor, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China

2021-22Research Innovation Specialist, University of Sunderland, UK

2019-21Head of PEN Academy, PEN, Pakistan

2016-18Research Fellow/ Consultant, United Nations University, Macao

2013-16Assistant Professor, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan

2011-13Research Associate, Waseda University, Japan

2007-11Lecturer, Board of Education, Japan

2005-07English Instructor, ANA English, Japan

THESIS SUPERVISION 1) VR Intervention to Prevent Children Drug Addiction in Afghanistan– Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 2) E-PAZ Conflict Mitigation System (Mozambique) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 3) Computer Assisted Language Learning: Kenyarwanda” (Rwanda) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 4) Intelligent Agent for Information Retrieval (Kenya) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 5) Intelligent Tutoring System for Reading Proficiency (Kenya) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 6) Mobile Learning Platform for Capacity Building (Tanzania) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 7) Mobile Learning Platform for On-job Trainees (Egypt) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 8) Cloud-based e-Learning (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 9) Tackling Learning Disorders through Eye-tracking Technology (Japan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 10) Peacebuilding in Information Technology Age in Afghanistan: E-Solha (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 11) E-Mushkilyabi : A Robust real-time IT Support and Trouble Ticketing System (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 12) e-Ketabtoon: Ushering an era of Innovation in Library Management System (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 13) Why projects fail in Afghanistan? Lacking ICT or Poor Management (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 14) E-Tadarokat: A step towards improving e-Management in Afghanistan (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2015-2017 15) Urban Regeneration Based on Transit Oriented Development Using GIS Data (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 16) Utilization of SMS and Web Technology for Monitoring the Operation and Maintenance of Water Supply Facilities: A Case Study of Tanzania Rural Water Supply” (Tanzania) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 17) Cross-Cultural Investigation of Eye-Gaze Patterns for e-Learning Content Optimization (Japan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 13 18) MMTT System, A Potential for Improved Teaching and Learning in Afghanistan (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016 19) The Prospects of e-Kankor Exam Prep System in Afghanistan” (Afghanistan) – Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, 2014-2016

Visiting Professorship: Kohat University of Science Technology, Kohat, Pakistan, 2017-2018 Bilquis Post Graduate College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 2019-2021 International Academic Advisor: Graduate School of Information Technology, Kobe Institute of Computing, Kobe, Japan, 2013-2016 Master’s Programme, International Examiner: Kabul Polytechnic University, Kabul, Afghanistan, 2015-16

Digital Media and Information Literacy- Masters Course

Programming Exercise

Technologies for Education- Masters Course

Foundation of Computer System-Masters Course

Education in Digital Society- Masters Course

Technologies for Education- Masters Course

Certificate of Appreciation, IEEE International Conference on Applied System Innovation, Japan, May 2016

EEE Best Paper Award, IEEE ICASI June 2016, Okinawa Japan

7 IEEE First Prize Paper Awards, IEEE ICASI June 2016, Okinawa Japan

2 Gold Medals, International Conference on e-Education, e-Management and e-Learning, (Paper IDs: IRES-IC4EJAPAN-18026-1933/ IRES-IC4E, JAPAN-18026-1929), Japan, Feb 2016

The IERS Annual Award Shield, Institute of Research Engineers Scientists, Japan, Feb 2016

2 Best Paper Awards, International Conference on e-Education, e-Management and e- Learning, (Paper IDs: IRES-IC4EJAPAN-18026-1933/ IRES-IC4E, JAPAN-18026-1929), Japan, Feb 2016

Appreciation Award, Yufuin Teacher Training in Foreign Language Education Workshop II, Japan, Aug 2013

Appreciation Award, Yufu City Teacher Training in Foreign Language Education Workshop I, Japan, Aug 2012

Appreciation Award, Sekijo Elementary School ESL Teachers Training Workshop, Japan, Aug 2011

Appreciation Award, ESL Teachers Training Workshop, Japan, Aug 2011

Appreciation Award, Yunohira Elementary School Teachers Training Workshop, Japan, Aug 2011

Appreciation Award, TESOL Teachers Training Workshop-III, Japan, Aug 2010

Appreciation Award, TESOL Teachers Training Workshop-II, Japan, Aug 2009

Appreciation Award, TESOL Teachers Training Workshop-I, Japan, Aug 2009

Certificate of Appreciation, IEEE International Conference on Applied System Innovation, Japan, May 2016

Letter of Appreciation, Afghanistan Government, Jul 2017

Award Shield, 1st International Multidisciplinary Graduate Conference 2019, PAF Noor Khan, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. April 2019