Dr. Dena Hussain

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Biography

Dena Hussain is a computer scientist with over 20 years of diverse experience in academic and corporate environments across England, Sweden, and the Middle East. She has a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in artificial neural networks from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, awarded in 2001. In her current role, she lectures on ICT pedagogy at the University West in Trollhättan, Sweden. Prior to this, Dena served as a Scrum Master at NEVS (National Electric Vehicle Sweden) from 2016 to 2017 and has previously held positions as a regional office manager and .NET team leader at Information Computer System's Ltd in London. Dena has received notable accolades for her contributions to education, including the EECS Prize in 2020 for her impact on society through student projects and received an honorary nomination from the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH. Furthermore, she has been recognized for her contributions at the ITEP conference track during the IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference 'EDUCON' in 2016. Her current research interests focus on advancing computer science, digitization, utilization of ICT, and promoting inclusion.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Lecturer in ICT pedagogy.

Scrum Master

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

NEVS • Trollhättan, Sweden

Scrum Master responsible for overseeing agile processes.

Regional Office Manager and .NET Team Leader

— Present

Information Computer System's Ltd • London, England

Managed regional office and led .NET team.

Awards

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EECS Prize

2020-01-01
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Honorary Nomination

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Pitch Idea Winner

2016-01-01
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Best Presentation Award

2016-01-01

Courses

Database Technology (DD1334) Database Technology (DD1368) Software Engineering Project Form (DD1367)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).