Nisar Ahmed Channa
- PhD Researcher
- Queensland University of Technology
Nisar Ahmed Channa is a PhD Researcher in the Human-Robot Workforce research program at the Australian Cobotics Centre.
He received his Master of Science (Management) degree from Sukkur IBA University, Pakistan in 2019. After completing his graduate studies, he worked as Lecturer of Business Administration at Sukkur IBA University.
His research interests lie primarily in the areas of technology and human resource management, industry 4.0, and organizational behaviour. He has research publications in top tier academic journals and presented his research work in reputed international conferences.
Thesis Title
Through multiple interrelated studies this project will investigate the manufacturing processes, business models, and organizational and work practices required for adoption of Cobots in manufacturing.
Start Date: 22 November 2022
End Date: 22nd April 2026
Supervisory Team
- Principal Supervisor: Professor Greg Hearn
- Associate Supervisor: Associate Professor Luca Casali
Publications
- Nisar Ahmen Channa, Hearn, Greg, Gian Luca Casali “When Socio-Technical Imaginaries Meet the Reality of Adoption: Cobots in Manufacturing.” Futures, vol. 171, Aug. 2025, p. 103596. ScienceDirect, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2025.103596.
Awards & Achievements
- Best Doctoral Research Poster Award – 2024 ANZAM – For making an academic contribution
- Best Doctoral Research Poster Award – 2024 ANZAM – For making a contribution to business practice
- Member of Editorial Board – Journal of Knowledge, Risk and Sustainable Management
Contact me
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nisar-ahmed-channa-44902194
- Email: nisarahmed.channa@hdr.qut.edu.au