Department of Interdisciplinary Technologies

The Department consists of two main groups: Network Science and Technology, and Futures Studies and Emerging Technologies.

• Network Science and Technology

Network Science and Technology is a new and emerging field of study which seeks the principles, algorithms, tools and technologies to identify and manage the behavior of any kind of networks such as engineering, information, biological, cognitive, and social networks in interaction with others. In other words, network science is the science to study different representations of the network in physical, biological and social concepts so that it enhances the predictability and design of the complicated networks. In addition to focusing on the various aspects of network analysis, the Department also focuses on various fields and expertise that are needed to enhance this interdisciplinary field of science. Areas such as information technology, computer science, telecommunications, engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, economics, social sciences and many other related areas.

Currently, the Department offers a Master’s degree in the field of Health Information Technology Engineering and a Doctoral degree program in Information Technology Engineering.

In line with the long term goals of the Department, other degree programs will also be offered in the near future, such as:

• Network Science and Technology
• ICT Regulatory Engineering
• Decision Science and Knowledge Engineering

• Futures Studies and Emerging Technologies

Futures Studies (also called Futurology) is the study of postulating possible, probable, and preferable futures. This field of study has a strong connection with long-term planning and policy making, and by attracting and nurturing specialists, tries to improve the process of policymaking, programming and decision making by means of offering a proper image of future.

Currently, the Department offers a Ph.D. degree program in the field of Futures Study, and because of the rising importance of science, technology and innovation in national development, the Department is aiming to offer a range of other related disciplines, such as:

• Technology Management
• Technology Valuation
• Development and Commercialization of New Products
• Technology Transfer and Technological Learning
• Futures Study Engineering
• Economics of Technology and Innovation
• Science and Technology Policy Making