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PhD in IS (ANU), MSc in IT (UNSW) GCHE (ANU), FACS
Accepting PhD Students
PhD projects
Digital Inequality in multiple contexts | Socio-cultural impact of IT | Social and digital transformation | Children cyber safety
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Dr Ahmed Imran is an Information Systems (IS) researcher with special interests in the strategic use of IT, digital inequality, IT for development/developing countries (ICT4D), eGovernment, socio-cultural impacts of ICT and social change/ transformations due to ICT.
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. Dr Imran’s work includes designing and evaluating IT services for different organisations and cultures, children online protection, organizational/societal transformations by ICT, and most importantly the short- and long-term implications and influence of IT in shaping the societies of the future. 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.
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):
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
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 → …
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Chapter › peer-review
Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Ahmed Imran (Organiser)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Ahmed Imran (Member)
Activity: Membership › Membership of board