AYSHAN MAMMADZADA
Ottawa,ON
Summary
With over a decade of experience at the intersection of migration, climate change, equity, and data-driven public policy, I offer a unique interdisciplinary perspective. Currently pursuing a PhD in Geography with a specialization in Canadian Studies at the University of Ottawa, my professional background includes academic research, local immigration strategy, UN development programs, and global environmental initiatives. I possess a diverse skill set in mixed-methods research, program design, GIS and statistical analysis, and multi-stakeholder engagement. Throughout my career, I have led and contributed to nationally and internationally recognized initiatives focused on skilled immigrant integration, environmental governance, and equity-focused service delivery. Additionally, I have extensive teaching experience in physical and human geography and am dedicated to inclusive and critical pedagogy. In my recent role at the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership (OLIP), where I held progressively senior positions including Policy & Research Lead for over three years, I developed regional strategies, led data mobilization efforts, and fostered high-level collaboration across government, academic, and community sectors. Despite recent federal funding cuts impacting my permanent role at OLIP and other settlement-serving organizations nationwide, my strong commitment to advancing work that supports migration, equity, and evidence-informed policy remains unwavering. As a mother to an 18-month-old son, balancing academia and a professional career, I actively seek new opportunities aligned with this mission.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Quantitative Research Assistant
DEMA, CERC-University of Toronto
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Conduct advanced quantitative analysis for the DEMA (Skilled Migrant Decision-Making Under Uncertainty) project, a national research initiative under the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Migration and Integration.
- Clean, process, and analyze data from five French-language surveys targeting international students and skilled migrants, using R, SPSS, and Excel.
- Perform comparative statistical analysis (e.g., cross-tabulations, descriptive stats, group comparisons) to explore linguistic, geographic, and demographic variations in migrant experiences.
- Translate raw data into structured datasets, ensuring quality control, variable coding accuracy, and readiness for further academic analysis.
- Draft quantitative summaries and internal reports, identifying key trends related to Francophone migrant integration, credential recognition, housing, and labor market access.
- Support knowledge dissemination through data tables and statistical inputs for infographics and research briefs produced by the project team.
- Collaborate with the research supervisor and project leads on data interpretation and alignment with broader thematic frameworks in migration studies.
- Ensure consistent French-English data accuracy, contributing to the project’s bilingual research standards and Francophone outreach goals.
Policy, Research & Data Lead
OLIP
02.2022 - 03.2025
- Led strategic research initiatives including the Eastern Ontario Immigrant Attraction & Retention Strategy and co-authored the Ottawa Immigration Strategy (2023–2027) using mixed-methods research to inform actionable policy.
- Directed cross-sector stakeholder engagement and project coordination, aligning programs across education, health, housing, and employment for equitable immigrant integration.
- Conducted advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis using Python, SPSS, and R to evaluate settlement patterns and inform service design.
- Chaired national LIP Research & Data Working Group, building standardized frameworks for data sharing and collective impact across Canada.
- Developed interactive dashboards and knowledge mobilization tools (Tableau, Power BI) to support partner decision-making and public engagement.
- Co-led community dialogues (e.g., OPH-OLIP Data to Action) translating health and social data into inclusive policy recommendations.
- Applied machine learning models (scikit-learn) to predict newcomer needs in housing and language services, informing proactive program design.
- Organized high-impact events (e.g., Metropolis, Pathways to Prosperity), earning national recognition for poster presentations and workshop leadership.
- Designed and evaluated equity-focused programming during Welcoming Ottawa Week and related civic engagement campaigns.
- Authored policy briefs, issue papers, and op-eds on housing, employment, and health equity to guide municipal and provincial strategies.
Graduate Researcher
Ecology North
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Led the development of the Northwest Territories (NWT) Research Compendium, consolidating regional research on environmental topics including climate change, biodiversity, land use, and Indigenous knowledge systems.
- Coordinated research activities, including literature review, data collection, synthesis, and report writing, within a short project timeline.
- Collected and verified data from academic studies, government publications, and community-based sources, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and source diversity.
- Conducted a structured literature review to identify key methodologies, knowledge gaps, and emerging themes in NWT environmental research.
- Synthesized complex findings into accessible summaries and knowledge mobilization tools to support environmental planning and policy discussions.
Project Manager, Data Management
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Led a global data management initiative to strengthen agricultural production statistics, improving data quality, accessibility, and policy relevance.
- Designed and implemented a centralized cloud-based data system, integrating visualization tools for real-time monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder use.
- Coordinated large-scale data collection efforts in collaboration with national statistical offices and international partners, ensuring methodological consistency across regions.
- Conducted advanced statistical analyses on agricultural datasets to identify production trends and generate insights to inform evidence-based policy recommendations.
- Developed and enforced data governance frameworks, including privacy-compliant protocols (GDPR) and data-sharing agreements with cross-border partners.
- Presented findings and project outcomes to senior leadership and international audiences, communicating the role of data-driven decision-making in food security and sustainable agriculture planning.
Researcher
Institute for Peace and Dialogue (IPD)
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Conducted applied research on migration, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution, utilizing qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to examine complex global issues.
- Developed a 5-page original research proposal as part of the Visitor Researcher Program (VRP), demonstrating independent project planning, thematic focus, and methodological design.
- Published research findings and contributed to scholarly discussions on forced migration, identity, and post-conflict integration strategies.
- Presented key insights and policy recommendations to diverse international stakeholders, including NGOs, government agencies, and research institutions.
- Participated in professional site visits to Swiss-based institutions (UN offices, NGOs, think tanks), building practical understanding of peace and development frameworks.
- Mentored fellow VRP participants, fostering a collaborative research environment and sharing expertise on migration research methodologies and global engagement strategies.
Social & Health Program Coordinator
Reliable Future Youth NGO & UNICEF
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Coordinated and supported the implementation of youth-focused social and health programs, developing action plans and collaborating with stakeholders to address key community needs.
- Led and managed multilingual translation projects (Azerbaijani, Russian, Turkish, English) for program content, ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and accessibility.
- Worked closely with program managers, content developers, and subject matter experts to translate sensitive materials related to youth health, rights, and development.
- Conducted quality control reviews, edited translations, and ensured adherence to style guides, glossaries, and terminology standards.
- Developed and maintained language assets (e.g., glossaries, translation memory databases) to support long-term translation efficiency and consistency.
- Monitored translation budgets and timelines, optimizing resource allocation and cost-effectiveness across projects.
Environmental Project Manager
Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
12.2017 - 11.2019
- Managed and implemented environmental sustainability projects, promoting responsible practices in line with corporate environmental objectives and international standards.
- Led the development and execution of an Environmental Management System (EMS) in compliance with ISO 14001, improving environmental performance and regulatory compliance.
- Conducted environmental audits and risk assessments, identifying areas of non-compliance and implementing corrective actions to address environmental hazards.
- Designed and facilitated employee training programs on environmental awareness, waste reduction, and sustainable operations to promote organization-wide engagement.
- Coordinated with local communities and environmental NGOs to support reforestation and environmental education initiatives, fostering public-private collaboration in sustainability efforts.
Consultant & Trainer
SPAR International Environmental Activism Program
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Designed and facilitated interactive training modules on climate adaptation, environmental justice, and sustainability for student and youth networks across Central Asia and the Caucasus.
- Developed cross-cultural environmental activism campaigns aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 12 & 13), emphasizing public participation and intergenerational dialogue.
- Provided strategic consulting on community-based eco-projects, incorporating data-driven monitoring frameworks and capacity-building evaluation tools.
- Supported regional coordination between local NGOs, educators, and policymakers to promote inclusive and youth-led environmental action.
Associate Researcher & Project Manager
"Families Together" Research Project
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Successfully translated and back-translated over 1,000 pages of research materials, including standardized assessments, family intervention manuals, and ethical documentation (consent/assent forms), ensuring linguistic and cultural accuracy.
- Contributed to the implementation of an internationally funded research study on family-based mental health interventions for post-institutionalized children in Azerbaijan.
- Ensured compliance with IRB standards for cross-language validation and ethical research in international settings.
- Applied interdisciplinary knowledge of child development, family systems, and social policy to maintain content integrity during translation.
- Collaborated effectively with local stakeholders and U.S.-based researchers to support smooth delivery of research instruments and intervention materials.
- Recognized by the Principal Investigator, Dr. Leyla Ismayilova, for attention to detail, work ethic, and subject matter comprehension.
Local Project Expert
United Nations Development Program
12.2013 - 11.2014
- Served as national focal point on climate change initiatives from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, contributing directly to UNDP-led environmental governance efforts.
- Authored and submitted Azerbaijan’s first national climate report to the UNFCCC, coordinating technical input, data, and policy alignment in accordance with international reporting requirements.
- Supported implementation of community-based climate resilience and local environmental protection projects, with a focus on rural and climate-vulnerable populations.
- Facilitated collaboration between local authorities, civil society organizations, and academic experts, promoting inclusive environmental policy dialogue.
- Participated in field monitoring, environmental impact assessments, and evaluation reporting, ensuring outcomes aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Contributed to public education and awareness campaigns on climate change, sustainable development, and environmental rights.
Environmental Advisor
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources
12.2011 - 06.2014
- Contributed to national policy development and implementation of environmental regulation, natural resource management, and climate change adaptation strategies.
- Supported the design and rollout of environmental awareness programs, collaborating with academic and international partners.
- Participated in cross-ministerial and international working groups addressing climate resilience and environmental reporting obligations.
- Conducted policy reviews and assisted in compiling environmental data for national submissions to international bodies, including the UN.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Geography: Specialization in Canadian Studies
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, OntarioMicroMasters Program (Honors) - Statistics and Data Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA04.2024
Master of Science - Geography
Baku State University
12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Baku State University
06.2011
Skills
- 📊 Research & Methodology
- Mixed-Methods Research (Qualitative & Quantitative)
- Survey Design, Regression Modeling, Thematic Analysis
- Systematic Literature Reviews & Knowledge Synthesis
- Migration, Integration, and Climate Displacement Research
- Policy Analysis & Strategic Planning
- Predictive Modeling (eg, scikit-learn)
- Equity-Focused Pedagogy & Knowledge Translation
- GIS-based Policy Research (Health, Climate, Immigration) 💻 Data Science & Statistical Tools
- Python (NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn)
- R & SPSS for Statistical Analysis
- Data Cleaning, Storytelling, and Knowledge Mobilization
- Machine Learning Foundations (MIT-certified)
- Tableau, Power BI – Interactive Dashboards
- 🗺️ GIS & Spatial Analysis
- ArcGIS Pro, QGIS
- Spatial Data Analysis & Mapping
- ESRI Tools (Geodatabases, Coordinate Systems, Python for GIS) 📁 Project & Program Management
- Strategic Project Planning & Execution
- PMP Certification – Project Management Professional
- Stakeholder Coordination & Intersectoral Collaboration
- Workshop Facilitation & Community Engagement
- Salesforce Platform Admin & App Development 🗣️ Communication & Leadership
- Public Speaking & Academic Presentations (eg, CAG, Oxford, ESREA)
- Policy Brief Writing, Op-eds, & Editorial Contributions
- Conference Organization & Team Coordination
Academic Experience
🎓 University Appointments
1. Teaching Assistant (September 2021 – Present) – Department of Geography, Environment & Geomatics, University of Ottawa
- Supported undergraduate teaching across a diverse range of geography courses, with thematic coverage of physical geography, human geography, urban sustainability, and geospatial technologies.
- Provided tutorial instruction, grading support, and student mentorship, with an emphasis on inclusive pedagogy and migration- and climate-centered discussions.
- Collaborated with faculty to enrich course content through the integration of policy-relevant case studies, international perspectives, and real-world data.
Courses Assisted:
Physical Geography: GEG3102 – Hydrology; GEG2301 – Geomorphology; GEG2304 – Climatology
Human Geography & Urban Studies: GEG2110 – Sustainable Cities; GEG3305 – Geographies of Globalization; GEG1302A – Places and Spaces of Human Activity; ENV2301 – History of Environmental Thought
Geomatics & Tools: GEG2320 – Introduction to Geomatics
2. Researcher & Lecturer (June 2016 – June 2020) – Department of Geography and Environment, Khazar University, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Taught and co-developed undergraduate courses in environmental systems, climate change, and regional development.
- Supervised student research in environmental policy, land use planning, and migration-environment linkages.
- Contributed to curriculum enhancement with a focus on sustainability, environmental governance, and interdisciplinary learning.
🎤 Invited Academic Talks
1. Urban Centers as Gateways or Barriers? Understanding Skilled Immigrants’ Retention in Global Cities
MiReKoc-BROAD-ER Seminar Series, Koç University | Istanbul, Turkey | January 2025
2. Effects of Climate Change on Migration
International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) | Online Lecture | July 2024
Affiliations
- Scholar Affiliate, Im/migrant Well-Being Scholar Collaborative – Scholar Affiliate
- Member, Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG)
- Member, American Association of Geographers (AAG)
- Member, Canadian Association for Refugee and Forced Migration Studies (CARFMS)
- Member, University of Sheffield Working Group on Migration
- Member, Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Migration
- Member, European Society for Research on the Education of Adults (ESREA)
- Research Associate Member, Women Researchers Council, UNEC
- Member, Network of Azerbaijani Canadians (NAC)
- GGSA (Graduate Geography Students’ Association), University of Ottawa
- Member, CUPE 2626
Voluntary & Leadership Roles
- Director, Ottawa Neighbourhood Scientific Research Solutions | 2024–Present
- Lead, Research & Data, Women Researchers Council (UNEC) | 2021–Present
- Vice-President of Communications, GGSA, University of Ottawa | Sept 2021 – Sept 2022
Selected Awards & Recognitions
- Poster Award, Pathways to Prosperity National Conference (November 2024) — Recognized among 35 poster presenters at Canada’s leading national conference on immigrant integration (1,300+ attendees) for “Addressing Barriers to Skilled Immigrant Integration in Canada: From Geographical and Occupational Mobility to Sustainable Livelihoods.”
- Supporting Women in Data Science Campaign, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) MicroMasters in Statistics and Data Science Program (October 2023) — Selected for the Summer 2023 cohort of Fundamentals of Statistics with a final grade of 85%+, recognizing top-performing women in data science globally.
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Study Group Paper Presentation Award, Canadian Association of Geographers Annual Meeting (May 2023) — Awarded for “Conceptualizing Climate Migration in the Anthropocene, COVID-19 Era, and the EvolvingCanadian Immigration Policy” at the 73rd Annual Meeting.
- Paper Presentation Award, Canadian Association of Geographers Annual Meeting (May 2022) — Presented by the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Study Group for a research paper delivered at the national meeting.
- Eco-Innovation Award, LocaRise Limited Liability Company (LLC), Baku, Azerbaijan (2018) — Granted for leading the research-based initiative “Sustainable Workflows: Advancing Eco-Conscious Practices,” in collaboration with public universities in the Caucasus region. Recognized for contributions aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
- Singapore Cooperation Programme Training Award, Government of Singapore (November 2013) — Completed the “Climate Change and Energy Sustainability” course at the Singapore Environment Institute, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Graduated with Distinction (Honours) —
BSc in Applied Ecology and Natural Resources Management, 2011
MSc in Geographical Ecology, 2014
LANGUAGES
English Advanced IELTS Score: 7.5 | TESOL/TEFL Certification
Full Professional
Russian
Full Professional
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Azerbaijani
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Scholarships
- Thinking Qualitatively Scholarship – University of Alberta (June 2024)
Full scholarship awarded for participation in the Thinking Qualitatively: Time and Place workshop, organized by the International Institute for Qualitative Methodology (IIQM), based on academic merit and research engagement. - Laura Bassi Scholarship, Editing Press (2024)
Awarded for editorial support on a scholarly manuscript addressing underrepresented research areas, recognizing academic excellence and interdisciplinary engagement. - Admission Scholarship – Doctorate – University of Ottawa (2021–2025)
Competitive admission-based scholarship awarded upon entry to the PhD in Geography program. - International Doctoral Scholarship – University of Ottawa (2021–Present)
Merit-based scholarship awarded to international doctoral students demonstrating academic excellence. - CUPE 2626 Financial Assistance – University of Ottawa (2021–2025)
Financial assistance provided through the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 2626) to support unionized graduate students engaged in teaching and research work. - Full Government Scholarship (Master’s) – Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan, Baku State University (2011–2014)
Full tuition scholarship awarded for graduate studies in Geographical Ecology. - Named Scholarship by ATİAHİRK – Azerbaijan Education Workers Free Trade Union (2010–2011)
Recognition of outstanding academic performance and engagement in educational development. - Heydar Aliyev Scholarship – Government of Azerbaijan (2009–2010)
National-level scholarship awarded for academic distinction and leadership potential. - Presidential Scholarship – Government of Azerbaijan (2008–2009)
Prestigious merit-based scholarship awarded by the Presidential Fund of Azerbaijan. - Full Government Scholarship (Bachelor’s) – Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan, Baku State University (2007–2011)
Full tuition support for undergraduate studies in Environmental Protection of Natural Resources.
Bursaries
- Quantitative Data Analysis Bursary, Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC), University of Toronto (2025)
Awarded for conducting quantitative analysis across five surveys in French, focused on international students and skilled workers inside and outside Canada. Responsibilities included analyzing datasets (performing comparative analysis between Anglophone and Francophone respondents), writing thematic research reports, and designing infographics to support public dissemination and knowledge translation within the Skilled Migrant Decision Making Under Uncertainty (DEMA) project. - ESREA Participation Bursary, European Society for Research on the Education of Adults (2025)
Provided to support participation in an international academic forum on adult education, migration, and social transformation, acknowledging interdisciplinary research contributions. - Knowledge Management and Mobilization Development Bursary, Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership (2022–2023)
Awarded for designing and implementing a strategic research-oriented knowledge management and mobilization database to meet the evidence and planning needs of over 80 community and institutional partners. Additional responsibilities included analyzing publicly released data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), producing evidence-based policy and issue briefs, and developing interactive data dashboards and infographics to support regional integration strategies and multi-stakeholder decision-making processes.
Conference Presentations
- Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG) – 75th Annual Conference – “Confluence”: Skilled Immigration in Uncertain Times: Dynamics Shaping Retention and Onward Migration in Canada's Ottawa-Gatineau CMA. Carleton University | Ottawa, Canada | May 2025
- Oxford Migration Studies Society (OMSS) Annual Conference – “Shifting Borders”: Mothering Across Uncertain Borders: Emotional Geographies of Skilled Immigrant Mothers in Times of Global Crisis. University of Oxford, St. Catherine’s College | Oxford, UK | May 2025
- ESREA Conference – Migration, Transnationalism and Racisms Network: Climate-Induced Skilled Migration from the Global South to the Global North: Resilience, Identity, and Responses to Anti-Democratic Challenges. University of Graz | Graz, Austria | May 2025
- GGSA Symposium: Skilled Immigration in Uncertain Times: Dynamics Shaping Retention and Onward Migration in Canada – Ottawa-Gatineau CMA. University of Ottawa | Ottawa, Canada | April 2025
- 10th International Conference on Social Sciences, Humanities and Education (ICSHE): Green Skills Migration: Policy Frameworks for Driving North America's Sustainable Transition. ICSHE Scientific Committee | London, UK | November 2024
- Pathways to Prosperity (P2P) – 12th Annual National Conference: Systematic Literature Review: Barriers to Skilled Immigrant Integration in Canada – Ottawa-Gatineau CMA from Geographical and Occupational Mobility to Sustainable Livelihoods. Pathways to Prosperity | Vancouver, Canada | November 2024
- Asian Conference on the Social Sciences (ACSS2024): Evolving Environmental Immigration Policies Through Technological Solutions: A Focused Analysis of Japan and Canada in the Context of COVID-19. IAFOR & Osaka University | Tokyo, Japan & Online | May 2024
- European Centre for Populism Studies (ECPS) Workshop: Digital Engagement and Political Voices: A Comparative Analysis of Skilled Immigrant Women in Ottawa and Stockholm. European Studies Centre, University of Oxford | Oxford, UK | May 2024
- Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG) – 73rd Annual Meeting: Climate Migrants and the Impact of COVID-19: An Analysis of Canadian Immigration Policy. Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) | Montreal, Canada | May 2023
- The Line Crossed Us 2023 – New Directions in Critical Border Studies: The Arrival and Resettlement of Afghan Refugees in Ottawa: Exploring Cultural/Political Challenges and Possible Policy Remedies. University of Lethbridge | Lethbridge, Canada | June 2023
- Canadian Association for Refugee and Forced Migration Studies (CARFMS22) – “Crisis and Forced Migration: Manifestations of Power in a Changing World”: Investigating the Coping and Self-Resilience Mechanisms by Afghani Refugees in Canada: A Systematic Review. University of Waterloo | Waterloo, Canada | November 2022
- 6th Cooperative Steering Committee Meeting of the Green Technology Modelling Forum & International Modelling Conference: Focal Point of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan. Cooperative Modelling Forum | South Korea | August 2013
Workshops Organized
- 7th Metropolis Identities Summit & 2nd Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference (MSDH2024): Enhancing Skilled Immigrant Retention in Remote Occupations Through Integrated Health Services – Presentation: Gender, Occupations, and Place: Their Roles in Health Behaviors Among Skilled Immigrants. Metropolis Canada | Vancouver, Canada | October 2024
- Pathways to Prosperity (P2P) 2023 Workshop Series: The Impact of Intersectoral Collaboration on Non-Traditional Settlement Sectors – Presentation: Best Practices by OLIP and Partners for Refreshing the Ottawa Immigration Strategy (OIS). Pathways to Prosperity | Virtual | April 2023
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) | PMI | July 2023
MIT MicroMasters in Statistics and Data Science
- Fundamentals of Statistics | Aug 2023
- Probability – The Science of Uncertainty and Data | July 2023
- Data Analysis: Statistical Modeling and Computation in Applications | May 2023
- Machine Learning with Python: From Linear Models to Deep Learning | May 2023
ESRI GIS Certifications
- Python Scripting for Geoprocessing Workflows | March 2023
- Python for Everyone | March 2023
- Acquire Data for a GIS Project | Feb 2023
- Basics of Geographic Coordinate Systems | Feb 2023
- Displaying Coordinate Data on a Map | Feb 2023
- Getting Started with the Geodatabase | Feb 2023
- Introduction to Coordinate Systems | Feb 2023
- ArcGIS Pro Basics | Jan 2023
- GIS Basics | Jan 2023
- Introduction to Spatial Data | Jan 2023
- Getting Started with ArcGIS Pro | Jan 2022
Salesforce Certifications
- Salesforce Certified Administrator | Dec 2022
- Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder | March 2023
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I | March 2023
Academic/Professional Development
- CERC Migration Winter School: Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration. Toronto, Canada | February 2025
- 11th International Summer School on Migration: Organized by ICMPD (MOBILAZE 2, STREAMinG 2, Prague Process). Georgia | July 2024
- Internship Program – “Integrated Management of Water Resources”: Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs | Ankara, Turkey | January–March 2014
- Singapore Cooperation Programme Training – “Climate Change and Energy Sustainability”: Singapore Environment Institute, National Environment Agency, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Singapore | October–November 2013
- ISO 14001:2015 Level 3 – Lead Implementer: Environmental Management Systems, KIWA International - Rijswijk, The Netherlands, February 2020
Publications & Working Papers
📗 Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Mammadzada, A. (2024). Evolving Environmental Immigration Policies Through Technological Solutions: A Focused Analysis of Japan and Canada in the Context of COVID-19. In ACSS2024 Official Conference Proceedings, pp. 819–837. ISSN: 2186-2303. https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-2303.2024.70
- Mammadzada, A. (forthcoming). Digital Motherhood in Flux: Skilled Immigrant Women's Narratives of Place, Resilience, and Advocacy in North America. In: Digital Narratives of Trauma Among Immigrant and Refugee Women, IGI Global.
- Mammadzada, A. (forthcoming). Digital Engagement and Political Voices: A Comparative Analysis of Skilled Immigrant Women in Ottawa and Stockholm. Populism Studies Journal.
- Mammadzada, A. (2025). Climate-Induced Skilled Migration from the Global South to the Global North: Resilience, Identity, and Responses to Anti-Democratic Challenges. In ESREA Conference Book of Abstracts, University of Graz.
- Sayyara, R., Gurbanli, and Ayshan, Mammadzada. (2024). Bridging the Digital Divide: A Strategic Framework for Enhancing Inclusive Education for Newcomer Families in Ottawa-Gatineau Schools. In ICMET 2024: International Conference on Modern Educational Technology, December 13–15, 2024, Osaka, Japan, 17 pages.
📝 Working Papers
Peer-Reviewed
- Green Skills Migration: Policy Frameworks for Driving North America's Sustainable Transition. ICSHE Conference Proceedings, 2024.
- Barriers to Skilled Immigrant Integration in Canada – Ottawa-Gatineau CMA: From Geographical and Occupational Mobility to Sustainable Livelihoods. P2P Working Paper, 2024.
Public Engagement, Editorial & Leadership Roles
✍️ Public-Facing Writing & Knowledge Mobilization
- Ongoing Author, Routed Magazine: "Mothering Across Uncertain Borders: Emotional Geographies of Skilled Immigrant Mothers in Times of Global Crisis"
Ongoing Author, Observatoire pour la justice migrante: "The Impact of Canada’s Industrial Activities on Migration from the Global South"
🧪 Editorial & Peer Review Roles
- Manuscript Reviewer, Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS)
- Peer Reviewer, Universal Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (SCI Publications)
- Editorial Reviewer, IGI Global Journals
- Serving as academic reviewer for conference proceedings, journal manuscripts, working papers, theses, and book chapters on themes including migration, social resilience, education, and digital engagement.
Timeline
Quantitative Research Assistant
DEMA, CERC-University of Toronto
01.2025 - 06.2025
Graduate Researcher
Ecology North
03.2022 - 05.2022
Policy, Research & Data Lead
OLIP
02.2022 - 03.2025
Project Manager, Data Management
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
06.2020 - 08.2021
Researcher
Institute for Peace and Dialogue (IPD)
12.2019 - 11.2020
Environmental Project Manager
Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
12.2017 - 11.2019
Consultant & Trainer
SPAR International Environmental Activism Program
11.2017 - 10.2019
Social & Health Program Coordinator
Reliable Future Youth NGO & UNICEF
10.2017 - 01.2020
Associate Researcher & Project Manager
"Families Together" Research Project
03.2017 - 02.2019
Local Project Expert
United Nations Development Program
12.2013 - 11.2014
Environmental Advisor
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources
12.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Baku State University
Doctor of Philosophy - Geography: Specialization in Canadian Studies
University of Ottawa
MicroMasters Program (Honors) - Statistics and Data Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Geography
Baku State University
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