Dr Tomayess Issa is an Associate Professor in the School of Management and Marketing at Curtin University and a highly accomplished academic with 28 years of teaching experience in Australia. Tomayess is recognised for expertise in project management, sustainability, smart technologies, and innovative teaching and learning. Tomayess’s career demonstrates sustained excellence in curriculum design, teaching performance, HDR supervision, research leadership, and academic mentorship. Tomayess has designed and delivered 15 core postgraduate and undergraduate units, with a strong focus on sustainability, sustainable design, smart technology, and project management.

Tomayess’s teaching is consistently rated at the highest level, with outstanding evaluations across learning outcomes, assessment quality, student motivation, feedback, and overall satisfaction. Tomayess has supervised PhD, Master of Philosophy, and Master Dissertation students, many of whom have progressed to senior academic roles and leadership positions in Australia and internationally. Three of Tomayess’s PhD students received commendation letters from the Chancellor of Curtin University, recognising the exceptional quality of their research.

Tomayess has mentored over 45 tutors across Curtin, many of whom have advanced to academic and professional leadership roles nationally and globally. Tomayess contributes beyond the classroom through active involvement in Curtin’s FBL L&T, SoMM, and LITEC L&T Hub professional development programs, supporting institutional priorities related to graduate capability, equity, retention, and progression. Tomayess’s research spans information systems, smart technologies, sustainability, sustainable design, and innovative pedagogical approaches. Tomayess has developed three influential models—NPMSD, SNEM, and FSILM—which have been published and implemented in teaching environments to enhance student learning. Tomayess’s research portfolio includes competitive grants, authored books, and numerous peer‑reviewed publications with high‑ranking publishers.

Tomayess is actively engaged in international academic communities, serving as a conference chair, guest speaker, and contributor to global projects in sustainability, smart technology, and education innovation. Tomayess’s work has been recognised through multiple national and international awards for teaching, learning, and research excellence. Dr Tomayess Issa’s career reflects a sustained commitment to academic leadership, student success, research innovation, and global engagement, positioning Tomayess as a respected and influential figure in higher education.