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Dr. Abdul Karim Feroz - Ph.D.
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| Office Hours: | Spring 2025 鈥onday: 09:00 am to 11:00 am 鈥uesday: 02:00 pm to 6:00 pm 鈥ednesday: 09:00 am to 11:00 am |
| Biography: | Dr. Feroz is a research scientist with expertise in information systems, digital transformation, information security and, data analytics. He got his doctorate in information and telecommunication technology from South Korea鈥檚 elite national research university, KAIST - Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Global ranking #20 - QS WUR Ranking by Subject ). Dr. Feroz has a decade of experiences in academia, government, private sector, and NGOs. Before joining 51动漫, he worked at West 51动漫 Technical College as computer information systems instructor. His areas of research interest focus mainly on ICT management and digitalization strategies covering innovative markets and technologically advanced industries. He works with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies including, data science and statistical instruments such as, Python, Sci2 tools, VOSviewer, Tableau and, Jupyter. Dr. Feroz is a published author with an active research agenda and academic contributions (). Dr. Feroz is fluent in 5 different languages i.e. English, Korean, Persian/Dari, Pashto, Hindi/Urdu. |
| Courses: | Fall 2024 鈥TEC 3155-01 Systems Analysis & Design 鈥TEC 3155 -03 ONLINE Sys Analysis and Design 鈥TEC 5140-01 ONLINE Research Methods 鈥TEC 5140-02 ONLINE Research Methods 鈥TEC 7230-02 ONLINE IT Strategic Planning Summer 2024 鈥TEC 3155-01 Systems Analysis & Design (Online) 鈥TEC 4254-01 Business Driven Tech (Online) 鈥TEC 5140-01 Research Methods (Online) Spring 2024 鈥TEC 3155 Systems Analysis and Design 鈥TEC 3155 Systems Analysis and Design (Online) 鈥TEC 3235 Human Computer Interaction(Online) 鈥TEC 6700 Introduction to Data Science (Online) 鈥TEC 6730 Decision & Predict Analysis (Online) |
| Education: | 鈥hD in Information and Telecommunication Technology Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (QS World Rank #28 by subject), Daejon, Korea Specializations: Digital transformation, Digital analytics, and Digital business strategy Doctoral thesis: Sustainable Digital Transformation: Research landscapes, Dynamic capabilities, and Key drivers 鈥 Master of Business Administration (MBA) Chonnam National University (AACSB Accredited), Gwangju, Korea |
| CV: | Invited Talks and Presentations 鈥he Future is here! Digital transformation and Sustainability. TCSG Faculty Development, Columbus Technical College, 51动漫, USA (2023) 鈥ublishing research papers, Brown-bag research and knowledge sharing seminar, Global IT Technology Program, KAIST, Daejeon, South Korea (2022) 鈥iscussion panelist, Digital innovation for global growth conference, Daejeon, South Korea (2021) 鈥igital transformation is coming! DT of Data protection and information security, Seoul Innovation Global Forum, KAIST & SNU, Seoul, Korea (2020) 鈥C, Global Research & Business Development Workshop, SNU, KAIST (2019) 鈥pportunities and challenges in Afghanistan鈥檚 Transport, developing partners working group, Ministry of Transport, Afghanistan (2019) 鈥trategic directions for digitalizing Afghanistan鈥檚 transport sector, Sustainable Reforms Project, Ministry of Transport, Afghanistan (2019) 鈥esearch methods and tools: a guide for beginners, Free and Fair Election Forum of Afghanistan (2018) 鈥leaning and analyzing election data, Free and Fair Election Forum of Afghanistan (2018) 鈥nited Nations鈥 activities in Afghanistan: addressing the needs of the Afghan people, UN Habitat, Kabul, Afghanistan (2017) Conferences, Seminars and Workshops 鈥CSG Faculty Development Workshop (FDI) Phase I&II, Columbus Technical College, Columbus, 51动漫 (2023) 鈥enerative Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT) Orientation, Office of Technical Education, 51动漫, United States (2023) 鈥onference on Information Systems and Technology, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (2022) 鈥CT Expert Lecture Series, Introduction to ATI Policy of South Korea: Concept, History and Artificial Intelligence related Policies, Global IT Technology Program, KAIST, South Korea (2022) 鈥rends and research for future mobility and smart cities, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea (2022) 鈥eminar on Digital Inclusion: Korea鈥檚 Achievements and Next Steps, National Information Society Agency, South Korea (2022) 鈥mart Manufacturing Innovation Strategy and Status in Korea, Korea Smart Manufacturing Office, Ministry of SMEs (2021) 鈥mart Farming Solutions and Successful business cases, DK-EcoFarm (2021) 鈥enovating Transport Infrastructure by ICT Seminar, Global Development Partnership Center, Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements (2021) |
| Professional Experience: | 鈥resent: Assistant Professor of IT, School of Computing, 51动漫, Macon, 51动漫 鈥2023-2024: Computer Information Systems Instructor, West 51动漫 Technical College, Douglasville, 51动漫 鈥2022-2023: Research Assistant, Zayed University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote) 鈥2021-2022: Teaching and Research Assistant, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea 鈥2019-2021: Senior Digital Policy Specialist, Ministry of Transport, Afghanistan 鈥2018-2019: Research Analyst, Free and Fair Election Forum of Afghanistan 鈥2017-2018: Assistant Expert on UN Affairs, Office of the President of Afghanistan 鈥2013-2016: Research Assistant, Chungnam National University, Chonnam University and Online |
| Organizations: | Service and Contributions 鈥ssociate Editor, Journal of Computer Information Systems 鈥eviewer: Technology Analysis and Strategic Management ISSN: 1465-3990 鈥anuscript Reviewer, European Conference on Information Systems 2023 鈥o-Editor, Sustainability Journal (ISSN 2071-1050), Special Issue: Digital Business for a Sustainable Future (2022) 鈥eviewer, Sustainability Journal ISSN 2071-1050 (2022) 鈥eviewer, Processes Journal ISSN: 2227-9717 (2021) 鈥eviewer, Information Journal ISSN: 2078-2489 (2022) 鈥eviewer, Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS) (2018) 鈥ember, AIS World (Since 2016) |
| Awards and Honors: | 鈥2024 Exellence in Service, Dean's Award, School of Comuting, 51动漫 鈥2019 Global Information and Telecommunication Technology Program at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Full Scholarship Award for a PhD (http://ittp.kaist.ac.kr/html/kr/). Value: Airfare, Full tuition, Living allowance, Health insurance (Approx. $80,000) 鈥2017 Maxima Cum Laude Award, Graduate School of Business, CNU 鈥2016 Distinction and Award in Master鈥檚 degree at Chonnam National University 鈥2015 Korean Government Scholarship (GKS) Award for a Graduate Degree. Value: Airfare, Full tuition, Living allowance, Health insurance (Approx. $40,000) 鈥2010 Korean Government Scholarship (GKS) Award for an undergraduate Degree. Value: Airfare, Full tuition, Living allowance, Health insurance (Approx. $70,000) 鈥2010 One year Preparatory Korean language Scholarship (GKS) (http://www.niied.go.kr/eng/main.do) |
| Publications: | Published Refereed Journal Articles: 鈥han, G., & Feroz, A. K. (2024). 鈥淯se鈥 as a Conscious Thought: Towards a Theory of 鈥淯se鈥 in Autonomous Things. Australasian Journal of Information Systems, 28. https://doi.org/10.3127/ajis.v28.4611 鈥eroz AK, Zo H, Eom J, Chiravuri A. Identifying organizations鈥 dynamic capabilities for sustainable digital transformation: A mixed methods study, Technology in Society (2023), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techsoc.2023.102257 鈥eroz AK, Zo H, Chiravuri A. Digital Transformation and Environmental Sustainability: A Review and Research Agenda. Sustainability. 2021; 13(3):1530. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13031530 鈥eroz, A. K., Khan, G. F., & Sponder, M. (2024). Digital Analytics for Marketing (2nd ed.). New York: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003025351 Selected Books Chapters 鈥eroz, A. K., Khan, G. F., & Sponder, M. (2024). Introduction to Digital Marketing and Analytics. In A. Karim Feroz, Gohar F. Khan, & Marshall Sponder, Digital Analytics for Marketing (2nd ed., pp. 17). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003025351-1 鈥eroz, A. K., Khan, G. F., & Sponder, M. (2024). Digital Marketing KPIs, Strategy, Ecosystems, Governance, and More. In A. Karim Feroz, Gohar F. Khan, & Marshall Sponder, Digital Analytics for Marketing (2nd ed., pp. 10). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003025351-2 鈥eroz, A. K., Khan, G. F., & Sponder, M. (2024). The Evolution of Digital Analytics and the Internet. In A. Karim Feroz, Gohar F. Khan, & Marshall Sponder, Digital Analytics for Marketing (2nd ed., pp. 18). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003025351-3 Conference Papers: 鈥eroz AK, Khan N., Khan G. A social media analytics capability framework for firm鈥檚 competitive advantage, conference proceedings of the 20th Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems 2016, Taiwan 鈥eroz AK. Development for Future: Afghanistan's tri-sector strategic approach to development. New Deal, New Innovation & New Normal. KAIST & SNU: Global Innovation Seoul Forum. 2020. (http://ittp.kaist.ac.kr/html/kr/) 鈥nanth Chiravuri, Zo Hangjung and Feroz AK. Identifying and Validating 鈥uccess Factors for Sustainable Digital Transformation. MENACIS 2022. 鈥nanth Chiravuri, Zo Hangjung and Feroz AK. Examining the Factors for Successful Adoption and Implementation of Sustainable Digital Transformation. The 10th Asian Management Research and Case Conference 2022. |
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