Lecturer
Phone: (07) 3138 2508
Fax: (07) 3138 1313
E-mail: k.mohannak@qut.edu.au
Room: 923, Level 9, Z Block, GP
Qualifications
PhD, Monash University, Political Science, 1999
MA, International University of Japan, International Relations, 1990
B Sc, National University of Iran, Physics, 1979
Career Summary
Dr Mohannak previously worked as a research fellow at the Centre for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies at the University of Wollongong. He studied and worked at the International University of Japan (IUJ) for several years and has worked as a consultant in a number of international projects relating to innovation in various industries. In recent years he has completed major research projects on R&D and innovation in biotechnology industry and has studied Australian ICT and manufacturing clusters in various regions of Australia.
Currently he teaches courses on entrepreneurship and technology/innovation management at QUT. His research focuses on management of technology and knowledge from the perspective of government policy, innovation and knowledge management in SMEs, R&D networks and regional clusters.
Teaching Interests
- Technology, Innovation & Knowledge Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Commercialisation Strategies
Research Interests
- Organisational linkages; technology transfer and commercialisation
- Innovation policies, systems & industry cluster analysis
- Regional innovation & knowledge management in SMEs