Designing Islamic Apps for Interconnected Learning
A plain-language reflection on our preprint about how Muslim women move between Qur’an, Hadith, and Seerah apps, and what this means for designing trustworthy Islamic learning tools.
Professional Summary
About Me
Dr Riasat Islam is a researcher and academic passionate about using technology to improve healthcare, well-being, and education. Currently a Lecturer at the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, Queen Mary University of London, his research centres around Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence and Islamic Computing. He made contributions, including high-impact journal publication and a software launch. This work has led to knowledge transfer and consultancy with a medical device startup. Additionally, he has co-founded the Greentech Apps Foundation, a software non-profit with 3M+ users worldwide. He aims to create tech solutions that empower individuals and foster positive societal change.
Education
PhD in Computing
The Open University
MSc ICT Innovation
KTH Royal Institute of Technology & University College London
BSc Engg in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Islamic University of Technology
Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Human Computer Interaction
Islamic Computing
Research
Dr Riasat Islam’s research interests focus on the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He is particularly passionate about developing user-centred AI systems with applications in healthcare and well-being, aiming to create solutions that enhance the user experience while supporting physical and mental health.
Additionally, Dr Islam is interested in exploring the use of user-centred AI in Islamic computing, with a focus on creating interconnected learning platforms that foster spiritual growth and well-being.
If you would like to work with Riasat and/or GTAF.org, please get in touch.
Blog Posts
Hadith Computational Science in the Age of Large Language Models
A plain-language reflection on our preprint about hadith computational science, large language models, retrieval-grounded systems, provenance, reproducibility, and scholar-guided evaluation.
What Is Your Mission?
A reflection on becoming mission-driven Muslims: people whose worship shapes their character, whose faith gives direction to their work, and whose efforts bring real benefit to others.
How to Bulk Publish Activities to Padlet from a Spreadsheet
A practical guide for educators who want to bulk publish seminar questions, tutorial prompts, reading responses, and other classroom activities to Padlet from a spreadsheet.
What I Shared at Cambridge Muslim College About Islamic Computing
A reflection on my Cambridge Muslim College talk on Islamic Computing, Greentech, and how Muslims can build technology, research, and institutions that genuinely benefit people.