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Dr Ahmed Imran is an Associate Professor at the University of Canberra who is the founder and leader of the interdisciplinary Research Cluster of Digital inequality and Social change (RC-DISC). Dr Imran’s research interests include IT innovation and design, digital inequality, ICT4D, eGoverenment, online child protection, societal transformations through ICT and the short- and long-term influence of IT in shaping the societies for the future.
Dr Imran’s research focuses on developing strategies and models for ICT interventions for development, in both public or private organizations. He is keen to explore the contextual factors that are most effective for IT system designs and innovation; exploiting local knowledge, assets and socio-technical artefacts to provide maximum value. His research challenges the existing myths and theories applied to the adoption of ICT, primarily developed and used in the first world. His research has thus proven to bring real-world applications to the table, something that cemented its importance and relevance in the eyes of the research community.
Dr Imran has garnered over a decade of academic experience in two of Australia’s leading Universities (Group of Eight) before moving to UC and has published in top-tier journals and conferences in IS as well as in multiple practitioner outlets and industry reports. He has received several national/international competitive grants within the short span of his academic career, following sixteen years of challenging and versatile service in a military career as a Signals officer, in command, instructional and staff role. Dr Imran’s research interest and transition to academia were highly motivated by his passion and personal experiences (as an IT Manager). His expertise became invaluable for research in understanding and providing a rich insight into the socio-cultural context using multiple lenses, resulting in interdisciplinary research opportunities.
Dr Imran is a fellow of the Australian Computer Society and a member of a number of professional bodies. Dr Imran has received several awards and recognition for his career achievement including ANU Vice Chancellor's Award for Community Outreach.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, ICT Adoption in the Public Sector of Least Developed Countries, Australian National University
Award Date: 9 Dec 2010
Master, MSc in Information Technology, University of New South Wales
Award Date: 10 Dec 2003
External positions
Visiting Research Fellow, University of New South Wales
1 Feb 2019 → 31 Dec 2021
Associate Editor, Electronic Journal for Information Systems in Developing countries
2013 → 2020
Senior Editor, Information Systems Journal
2013 → 2015
IFIP 9.4 Regional Board for Oceania
2011 → …
Australian Association for Information Systems(AAIS)
2010 → …
Australian Computer Society
2004 → …
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Projects
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Decarbonisation pathways of Indonesia's buses infrastructure (DIBI) using routing energy estimation tool, renewable energy and eco-system modelling
IMRAN, A., Fitzgerald, R., Roxburgh, T., Irshad, U., Zapata, J., Muhammad, T., Daroyni, S., Sutopo, W., Rahmi Andarini, T. & Taufiqurrohman, L.
4/10/24 → 3/11/25
Project: Research
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Future Jobs Fund - Open Source Institute
NOSCHANG KUHN, C., MUNASINGHE, K., DEAKIN, J., GOECKE, R., Sharma AM PhD, D. & IMRAN, A.
8/06/23 → 30/07/27
Project: Research
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Survey Instruments for Measuring Digital Inequality at the Individual Level
Imran, A., Haque, M. & Shahriar, F., Aug 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) Human Choice and Computers - 16th IFIP International Conference on Human Choice and Computers, HCC 2024, Proceedings. Davison, R. M. & Kreps, D. (eds.). Springer, p. 123-134 12 p. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; vol. 719).Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Application of SEM and fsQCA to predict m-health adoption in the BoP market
Hussain, M., Begum, Q., Rahman, M. S. & Imran, A., 14 Aug 2023, In: Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance. 25, 6, p. 545-567 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Indigenous Knowledge-Sharing Interventions in Australia and the Use of Information and Communication Technology: A Scoping Review
Gregor, S. D., Gunawardena, M., Imran, A., Okai-Ugbaje, S., Page Jeffery, C. & Wilson, R., 18 Oct 2023, In: Australasian Journal of Information Systems. 27, p. 1-27 27 p., 4217 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)133 Downloads (Pure) -
Parental Perception of Children’s Online Behaviour: A Study on Ethnic Communities in Australia
Imran, A., Khanom, N. & Rahman, A., Apr 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 7, p. 1-22 22 p., 5342.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding Parental Perceptions of Children’s Online Use in Australian Aboriginal Communities by Adapting Traditional Indigenous Practices
Imran, A., Gregor, S. D., Mcdougal, D. & Shahriar, F., 2023, After Latour: Globalisation, Inequity and Climate Change - IFIP WG 8.2 and WG 9.4 Joint Working Conference, IFIPJWC 2023, Proceedings. Jones, M. R., Mukherjee, A. S., Thapa, D. & Zheng, Y. (eds.). Switzerland: Springer, Vol. 696. p. 373-379 7 p. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; vol. 696 AICT).Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution › peer-review
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The First International Symposium on Digital Inequality and Social Change (ISDISC-22)
Ahmed Imran (Organiser)
28 Mar 2022 → 29 Mar 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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ITS Capstone Expo 2019
Ahmed Imran (Organiser)
31 Oct 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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UNESCO Chair for ICT4D (External organisation)
Ahmed Imran (Member)
1 May 2019Activity: Membership › Membership of board