MEET THE BSBI TEAM

Dr Ahmed Mahmoud is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Computer Science and Informatics at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI). He is a dedicated and methodical academic professional with over ten years of teaching experience in logistics, supply chain management, project management, and research methods.

Dr. Akua Bobson is a passionate scholar and educator whose work bridges the worlds of literature, identity, and culture. Holding a PhD in English Literature from the University of Ghana and a Master’s Degree from the Ruprecht-Karls Universität (Heidelberg), her research explores how “Africa” manifests in diaspora literary texts through an interdisciplinary lens. Her academic interests encompass comparative and postcolonial literature, with a particular focus on Afro-Caribbean narratives and the intersections of literature and history across the African diaspora.

Dr Benedetta Piccio is a feminist researcher who obtained her PhD from Edinburgh Napier University in 2024. Her doctoral research focused on women’s leadership, gender equality, and working conditions at the Edinburgh Festivals.

Dr Fahmid Al Farid is a Lecturer at the Berlin School of Business & Innovation (BSBI), Germany, where he leads teaching and research in computer vision and artificial intelligence, specialising in image and video analysis. With over 12 years of academic and research experience, he has developed a strong career that includes positions as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Multimedia University, Malaysia, and Research Assistant at both the University of Ulsan and Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea.

Dr. İlter Aktas is a Lecturer at BSBI, Faculty of Computer Science and Informatics. He holds a Ph.D. in Energy Systems Engineering from Gazi University and an M.Sc. in Energy and Sustainability with Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Southampton, both fully funded by a national scholarship. Prior to joining BSBI, he worked for a decade at Siirt University, where he taught and conducted research in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Dr Kalterina Shulla holds a PhD from the University of Bonn, Germany, where her doctoral research focused on the role of multi-stakeholder networks in the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Her academic work explores how global, regional, and institutional actors can collaborate effectively to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Dr Karim Shehata is a Lecturer in Finance and Accounting with over 13 years of combined experience in academia and the financial industry. He currently lectures at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) in Berlin, Germany, where he delivers a range of advanced modules across MSc and MBA programmes. He holds a PhD in Business Administration (Finance), a Master of Science in Investment Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Dr. Niloufar Aminpour has a PhD in English Language and Literature with a specialisation in the areas of contemporary American drama, gender studies, and literary criticism.

Dr. Lluís Feliu i Roe is an expert in business communication and marketing. He is the founder and CEO of the communication and public relations agency Edeon (www.edeon.net), established in 2010, with offices in Sant Cugat del Vallès and Girona. Dr. Feliu is an active member of Catalonia’s business community, serving as a partner in Sant Cugat Empresarial and as a board member of AIJEC (Association of Young Entrepreneurs of Catalonia), where he currently holds the position of General Secretary.