Adnan Hussain

AI & HR Transformation Specialist | Marie Curie Fellow | PhD in AI-HRM (Management Engineering) | Helping organizations build AI-ready HR functions

Italy

About

I help organizations navigate the strategic adoption of AI in Human Resource Management — moving beyond hype to evidence-based, measurable transformation. As a Marie Curie COFUND Doctoral Fellow at the University of Padua, I developed an original AI-HRM Maturity Framework — a research-validated tool that assesses how ready an organization is to integrate AI across recruitment, performance management, L&D, workforce planning, and HR analytics. My background spans 4 countries (Pakistan · South Korea · Italy · Finland), quantitative research across 220+ organisations, and 3 peer-reviewed publications. I translate complex research into practical consulting insights for HR leaders, CHROs, and strategy teams. Open to: Management consulting roles · AI strategy · People analytics · HR digital transformation · Big 4 & boutique consulting firms across Europe.

Experience

  • PHD Fellow at Università degli Studi di Padova
    Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Visiting Research Fellow at LUT University
    Apr 2025 - Sep 2025 · 6 mos

  • Research Assistant at Gyeongsang National University
    Sep 2019 - Sep 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Associate Enigneer at Master Tiles & Ceramic Industries Ltd
    Apr 2018 - Jul 2018 · 4 mos

  • Production Engineer at OMEGA Industries
    Nov 2017 - Apr 2018 · 6 mos