Biography
Milad began his Ph.D. in Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources (CIRHR) in the Fall of 2023. After earning his Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship and Strategy from the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), Milad earned his Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the University of Toronto. He is passionate about researching how organizations and leaders can (1) design psychologically safe and supportive workplaces and (2) make work more flexible to give employees more balance between their work and personal lives to bolster employee well-being and prevent burnout. He aims for his research to not only contribute to the academic literature but to yield insights with practical applications for employees, leaders, and organizations. Milad’s academic and leadership contributions to date have been recognized by numerous scholarships and awards. During his Master’s degree, Milad was awarded the Frank Reid Prize, which is awarded to the graduating Master's student with the highest CGPA, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Scholarship in Youth Employment (awarded twice), and the CIRHR Entrance Scholarship. He was also awarded the prestigious SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s Program and is an Introduction in Diversity in Doctoral Education and Scholarship (IDDEAS) Scholar.