Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering

I am a Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering from Polytechnique Montréal (Canada).

My doctoral research was grounded in the principles of Technological Innovation & Strategy and System Analysis—core disciplines that directly address the exponential growth of IT complexity in modern enterprises.

My value proposition is simple: I translate complexity into clarity.

I leverage this advanced expertise to:

1. Deconstruct IT Complexity: Systematically analyze and model the inherent complexity of your information systems and digital infrastructure to identify inefficiencies (such as a lack of standards) and structural risks.
2. Engineer Strategic Roadmaps: Develop integrated, evidence-based technological strategies that align your IT ecosystem (like M&A projects) directly with core organizational objectives, ensuring sustainable competitive advantage and operational excellence.
3. Drive Transformational Change: Move beyond incremental fixes to implement innovative systems that streamline production, enhance organization, and solidify a foundation for continuous innovation.

My background is the foundation for building resilient, high-performing organizations where technology is a strategic asset! Not a source of friction 😉

Phd Program: https://www.polymtl.ca/programmes/programmes/doctorat-en-genie-industriel

PhD thesis: Assessment of innovation ecosystems for technology roadmapping
at the firm level – https://publications.polymtl.ca/4173/1/2019_Nihad_Faissal_Bassis.pdf

Main Article: Systems of innovation and innovation ecosystems – https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00191-018-0600-6

Phd Outcomes:

1. Innovation Ecosystem Model Canvas (patented)
2. Over 300 hours of technology strategy assessment and development workshops with Canada’s leading technology startups. Strategies were delivered based on ecosystems, delivering value across a network, rather than relying on a single business model.
3. Presentation at an International Conference: Building Bridges” – The 16th biannual conference in Montreal from July 6th to July 8th, 2016, has been the third conference of the International Joseph A. Schumpeter Society taking place in North America. And with 293 speakers and delegates from 34 countries, it was so far the largest event in North America with the highest international outreach. The opportunity to present at this forum was made even more significant by the caliber of the participants. The conference featured keynotes and plenaries from scholars whose contributions define modern economic thought. I was honored to be part of an event that hosted figures like:
   
   Richard Nelson – Pioneer of Evolutionary Economics and the National Innovation Systems framework.
   Joel Mokyr – Distinguished economic historian focused on the origins of the modern economy and the central role of technological change.
   Mariana Mazzucato – Leading scholar on innovation policy, known for her work on the Entrepreneurial State and market-creating missions.
   Giovanni Dosi – Highly influential evolutionary economist whose work covers technological change, industrial dynamics, and microfoundations of macroeconomics.
   Franco Malerba – Prominent figure in Innovation Systems, specifically known for the concept of Sectoral Systems of Innovation.
   Gunnar Eliasson – Known for his work on micro-macro links in economic growth, the MOSES model, and empirical evolutionary analysis.
   Pierre Mohnen – A leading scholar in the measurement and evaluation of R&D and innovation policy effectiveness.
   
4. My Article Selected as the Top Published Paper from the ISS Special Edition! I am reflecting on a career-defining professional milestone achieved after the International Joseph A. Schumpeter Society (ISS) Conference in Montreal (2016). My research article was selected as the top published paper from the hundreds of submissions that made it into the subsequent journal special edition! Here is https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00191-018-0593-1

Scientific Impact of my research:

 …Nihad Bassis constructs this bridge with his contribution Systems of Innovation and Innovation Ecosystems: … highlighting the commonalities and common roots of these two strong fields. He furthermore sees the complementarities between both approaches offering potentials for cross-fertilization in this important area addressing the emergence and functioning of new industrial domains. – Jorge Niosi & Andreas Pyka

Source: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00191-018-0593-1