An extended version of Will’s interview with Hana, whose episode aired earlier this year. Hana Iqtait, third year doctoral candidate at the University of Roehampton’s School of Business and Law, is its academic representative for graduate students. In their conversation, we learn about her very personal journey to a PhD topic, the challenges of isolation in the first year of one’s PhD and how Hana overcame it, with some bonus content on the enduring popularity of a certain cult 90s sitcom.
About Hana:
Hana is a PhD candidate at Roehampton University, working under the guidance of esteemed supervisors, Dr. Irma Malafronte, Dr. Mamata Parhi, and Dr. Rodrigo Souza, from 2022 to 2026. Her academic journey includes a Master's in Project Management from the University of Bedfrodshire, UK, and a Bachelor's in Contemporary Business Administration from Palestine Polytechnic University. With seven years of university teaching experience in project management and business models, along with a year as a project coordinator with NGOs, Hana combines academic rigor with practical expertise. Her current research focuses on infrastructure project resilience in Palestine, reflecting her passion for bridging theory and real-world application.
Hana’s LinkedIn page
Hana’s research profile
The Roey Grad Podcast is a presentation of the University of Roehampton’s Graduate School.
Our theme music is by DiamondTunes
Our hosts are two PhD students at Roehampton, Charles Miller and Will Berard, who also edits and mixes the podcast. It was produced by Aaliyah Hassan.
Comments, questions, want to appear on the show? Get in touch at graduateschool@roehampton.ac.uk
