Naiyer Fatema Khanom
PhD Candidate
School of Social Science

Naiyer Fatema Khanom
Research Interests:
- Career Progression
- Future of Work
Women and Work- Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence at workplace
- STEAM education and Lifelong Learning
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Green Jobs and SDGs
PhD project
From Access to Advancement: Exploring Women's Career Trajectories within Bangladesh's Digitally Transforming Banking Sector
Qualifications
- Diploma of International Business, TAFE SA, Australia; 2015
- Master in Development Studies (Research), North South University, Bangladesh; 2012
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Shah Jalal University of Science and Technology; 2007
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENT
- Received the prestigious global fellowship ‘International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)’ Award 2013 by United States Department of State, USA.
- Awarded, university student representative at National Symposium of Youth Engagement & Support (YES) program, Transparency International Bangladesh.
PATENT
Co-inventor; Ensuring motor vehicle compliance using Blockchain technology, IP Australia, No: 2020101069
Experience
- Co-founder and Director, WISECAR PTY LTD, Australia. 2020 – Present.
- Co-Director, Founder Institute, Adelaide, Australia Chapter. 2020 – 2022
- Contributing Editor, News Hour, Online news portal. 2017 – 2022.
- Client Support & Rostering Officer (Contract), SA Health, Government of South Australia. 2017 June – August 2017
- Talent Hunt Recruitment Coordinator (Project Team), Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. Bangladesh. 2016 - 2017
- Specialist Researcher in Entrepreneur Skill Development, Grameen Communications, Bangladesh. 2013 - 2014
- Project Head Women Entrepreneurs, SME Division, Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. 2010 - 2013
- Relationship Manager, Jamuna Bank Limited. Bangladesh. 2010 - 2010
- Credit Analyst, Mutual Trust Bank Limited. Bangladesh. 2008 - 2010
- Business Research Office, Silkways Card and Printing Limited. Bangladesh. 2007 - 2008
Professional Association
- Alumni member of IVLP, International Exchange Alumni, USA
- Member, DevNet network, New Zealand International Development Studies Network
- Pitch@Palace Alumni, For Project ‘ON SALE’ – Pitch@Palace Australia 2.0
- Member, Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad and Open Source Network
Publications
Book Chapters
- Khanom, N. F. (2023). STEAM Education and Innovation Learning Towards Circular Strategies. In Circular Economy Strategies and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (pp. 91-123). Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3083-8_4
Conference Papers and Presentations
- Breaking Barriers: The Role of Digital Society on Recent Youth Revolutions in Bangladesh Against Discrimination. DevNet Conference, December 4–6, 2024. University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand.
- Alam, M. Z., & Khanom, N. F. (2020). Empowering the Margins: Democratising AI for Skill Development in the Informal Sectors of Developing Countries. DevNet Conference, December 4–6, 2024. University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand.
- Khanom, N. F., & Alam, M. Z. (2020). The New Normal and Skills Development for SDGs, DevNet conference 2020: Development Matter, Massey University, New Zealand
- An innovative and inclusive lending model for women entrepreneurs to achieve sustainable development goal. The 3rd International Conference on Poverty and Sustainable Development, Sri Lanka, Vol. 3, 2016, pp. 1-11, ISSN: 2362-1028.
- “MTB IT Genius”, A specialised bank finance product to promote ICT entrepreneurs in SME sector, designed The International Conference Digital World 2012, Government of Bangladesh.
- Youth-adult relationship builds young entrepreneurship impact on self-employment in Bangladesh. The International Conference on Youth Development (ICYOUTH 2011), University Putra Malaysia.
- Commercial Bank’s Role in Women Entrepreneurs Development in Bangladesh. DevNet Conference 2010, Massey University, New Zealand.
Newspapers Articles
News Hour, Online news portal. All the articles link: https://newshour.media/author/naiyerfatema/
Unique researcher identifier: (ORCID profile): https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0192-8567