Dr. Maryam Ebrahimi currently is an independent researcher in Germany. Her post-doctoral research was in the area of Information Systems Management funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany. She has oriented her studies towards the application of modeling and simulation methodologies especially system dynamics and agent-based modeling for the purpose of policymaking. A few of her publications are ‘hybrid simulation approach for technological innovation policymaking in developing countries’ and ‘modeling and simulation techniques for improved business processes’.