Member of the Board of Founders

1. PhD : Education (specialty: team effectiveness), University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 2002-2005. Thesis topic:  A multilevel study of collective efficacy, group members' self-mental models and collective cognition activities. Supervisor: Dr. John McCormick.

2. MA : Educational Management, Faculty of Psychology and Education, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran (First Grade among the students): 1997-1999. Thesis topic: A feasibility study of application of SWOT model in strategic planning of technician training system of The Ministry of Energy, Iran. Advisor: Dr. Khodayar Abili.

3. BS : Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Department, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran: 1988-1992.

Advanced courses:

1. "Applied Structural Equation Modeling (LISREL)", Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Inc. (ACSPRI), 25-29 January 2005.

2. "Practical Multilevel Analysis with MlwiN & LISREL", Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Inc.(ACSPRI), 27-31 January 2004.

3. "Introduction to Structural Equation Modelling with LISREL", Australian Consortium for Social and Political Research Inc. (ACSPRI), 20-24 January 2004.

4. Qualitative Research Methods, University of New South Wales, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, September 2003.

Research areas and interests

1. Small group research;

2. Multilevel theories of organisational psychology and behaviour;

3. Social cognitive theory in educational and organisational contexts;

4. Human resource management in project-based organizations;

5. Change leadership;

6. Organisational learning;

7. Cross-cultural psychology of organisational behaviour;

International journal papers

• Alavi, S. B. & McCormick, J. (2007). Measurement of vertical and horizontal idiocentrism and allocentrism in small groups. Small Group Research, 38 (2), 556-564.

• Alavi, S. B. & McCormick, J., The roles of perceived task interdependence and group members' interdependence in the development of collective efficacy in university student group contexts (accepted). British Journal of Educational Psychology.

• McCormick, J., Barnett, K., Alavi, S. B. & Newcomb, G. (2006). Board governance of independent schools: a framework for investigation. Journal of Educational Administration, 44 (5), 429-445.

• Alavi, S. B. & McCormick, J. (2004). A new approach to studying collective orientation in team contexts (Conference paper abstract), International Journal of Psychology, 39(5-6), OCT-DEC 2004.

• Alavi, S. B. & McCormick, J. (2004). Theoretical and measurement issues for studies of collective orientation in team contexts. Small Group Research, 35 (2), 111-127.

• Alavi, S. B. & McCormick, J. (2004). A cross-cultural analysis of the effectiveness of the Learning Organization model in school contexts. The International Journal of Educational Management, 18(7),408-416.

Working manuscripts

• Alavi, S. B., University faculty members' organizational citizenship behaviors (OCB): A qualitative study of typology and antecedents (in Farsi) (under review)

• Alavi, S. B. & McCormick, J., A two-level study of determinants of small group members' beliefs about their collective efficacy.

• Alavi, S. B. & McCormick, J., Implications of proxy efficacy for studies of team leadership.

• Alavi, S. B., A multilevel approach to studying collective efficacy in organizational change.

Conference papers and presentations

• Alavi, S. B. & Moghaddam, K. (2006). The role of HR competency model development in enhancing HR professionalism (in Farsi). 3rd Human Resources Development Conference, Tehran, Iran. Paper (3436KB).

• Alavi, S. B. (2006). Development of a multilevel model of relationships between leadership and efficacy beliefs. 2nd Iranian Psychology Congress, University of Tehran, Presentation (662KB).

• Alavi, S. B. (2005). A multilevel approach to studying collective efficacy in organizational change, 2005 Tehran International Management Conference. Presentation (118 KB).

• Alavi, S. B. (2005). Organizational culture and learning development (in Farsi). Iranian Society of HRM Pre-conference, Mashhad. Presentation (94KB).

• Alavi, S. B. & McCormick, J. (2004). A new approach to studying collective orientation in team contexts, 28th International Congress of Psychology, Beijing, China. Paper (109KB)  Presentation (130KB).

• Alavi, S. B. & McCormick, J. (2003). Some cultural considerations for applying the Learning Organisation model to Iranian organisations. 2003 Tehran International Management Conference. Paper (146KB)  Presentation (199KB).

• Alavi, S. B. (2001). Electronic Survey in Internet Universities (in Farsi), The International Conference of Electronic and Internet Cities-Kish Islands-Iran.

Selected publications in Farsi

• Cultural values and employees' orientations (Translation from English to Farsi, Source: Tenth World Productivity Congress), Tadbir Magazine, NO.118, 2001.

• Alavi, B. (2001). Social capital and development (in Farsi), Tadbir Magazine, NO.116.

• Strategic decision making in small companies (Translation From English to Farsi, Source: Long Range Planning, February 1998, P.130), Tadbir Magazine, NO.109, 2001.

• Alavi, B. (2000). Human resource management information system (in Farsi), Tadbir Magazine, (I.M.O), NO.105.

• Abili, K. & Alavi, B. (1999). A Model of strategy development for training in organizations (in Farsi), Modirsaz Magazine, I.M.O, NO.3&4.

• Alavi, S. B. (1999). Application of the SWOT model for the strategic planning of technician training system in The Ministry of Energy of Iran, M.A. Thesis of Educational Management, University of Tehran, Iran (Supervisor: Dr. Khodayar Abili, Co-Supervisor: Dr. Abbas Bazargan).

• Alavi, B. (1997). Training in organisations (in Farsi), Tadbir Magazine, NO.84.

• Alavi, B. (1995). Organizational Analysis for developing training programs (in Farsi),Tadbir Magazine, NO.75.

Professional memberships

1. Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP), Devision 14 of American Psychological Association, International Affiliate Member.

2. Iranian Psychological Association, Organizational/Industrial Psychology Devision

3. Iranian Society of HRM

Grants and Awards

1. Scholarship for a PhD degree of Educational Management at UNSW awarded by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology of I.R. Iran. The National  Examination of PhD Scholarship in 2000.

2. New South Wales Institute of Educational Research (NSWIER), Student Research Grant in 2002-2003.

Employment history

1.     Associate Dean of Research, Graduate School of Management and Economics, Sharif University of Technology, Feb 2008- present.

2.     Assistant professor., Graduate School of Management and Economics, Sharif University of Technology, Oct 2005- present.

3.     Managing Director, Fara Pouyesh Kian Co., 1999-2001.

4.     Head of the Planning and Development Department, Training Office, Ministry of Energy, Iran, 1999-2000.

5.     Head of the Planning and Management Development Department, Sazandegi & Amoozesh Org., Ministry of Energy, Iran, 1998-1999.

6.     Managing Director, Gharb Technical College, Ministry of Energy, Iran, 1995-1998.

Teaching experiences

1. Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Leadership, and Business Research Methods Courses for MBA students, Graduate School of Management and Economics, Sharif University of Technology.

2.  Advanced Research Methods for PhD students in School of Psychology and Education, University of Tehran.

3. Guest lecturer, Motivation in Learning and Teaching Course, UNSW, 2003 and 2004.

4. Tutor, Motivation in Learning and Teaching Course, UNSW, 2004.

5. Instructor of the <Training in organizations (in Farsi) workshops in Sazandegi & Amouzesh Org. for the human resource managers of some companies of  Ministry of Energy, Iran, 2001.

6. Installer and instructor of "High Voltage Engineering" and "Industrial Control Systems" laboratories of Gharb Technical College, Kermanshah, Iran, 1994-1998.

7. Instructor of High Voltage Engineering and Control Systems Courses of the Electrical Technician Program at Gharb Technical College, Kermanshah, Iran, 1994-1998.

Thesis supervision

1. A study of relationship between emotional intelligence and collaborative behaviors in conflict resolution situations in SME contexts, Afarin Pirzadeh, Kish University, 1387, in progress.

2. Development of a performance appraisal system of project team members in a project-based organization, Hossein Karimi, MBA thesis, GSME, 1387, in progress.

3. A qualitative study of identifying organizational mechanisms influencing organizational culture: A case study in System Group, Hamid Foroughi, MBA thesis, GSME, 1387, in progress.

4. A study of relationship between self-leadership strategies and entrepreneurial self-efficacy, Ashkan Bonakdar, MBA thesis, GSME, 1387, in progress.

5. A feasibility study of implementation of succession planning system in an Iranian company: A case study in MAPNA 2, Mehdi Hosseinnejad, MBA thesis, GSME, 1387, completed.

6. A feasibility study of implementation of succession planning system in an Iranian company: A case study in Fanavari moj Co., Naghmeh Karbasi, MBA thesis, GSME, 1387, completed.

7. A qualitative study for identifying career orientation of software engineers, Shora Moteabbed, MBA thesis, GSME, 1386, completed.

8. Alignment of training and compensation strategies for faculty members with university research strategies: A case study at Sharif University of Technology, Elham Hedayati, MBA thesis, GSME, 1386, completed.

9. HRM strategies and organizational growth: A system dynamics approach, Babak Shahmansouri, MBA thesis, GSME, 1386, completed.

Selected consulting experiences

1. Development of a performance management system in Mapna CCPP Construction Co. (MD-2). (in progress)

2. Development of a competency model for software project managers, Management Information Co., System Group (completed)

3. HR development in Iran Grid Management Co. (in progress);

4. Change management consultant in KAYSON Co.: Change management in organizing and implementation of PMBOK model. (2006-2007)

5. HRM Consultant in Mapna CCPP Construction Co. (MD-2). (2006-2007)

6. Diagnosis of employees' motivational issues in Fanavari Moudj Co., (completed. 2006-2007).

7. Supervisory consultant in the "Development of PM Competency Standard & Training System For Petrochemical Projects" project,  Project Management Research and Development Centre (completed. 2005-2006).