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Dr Irfanuzzaman Khan is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the Canberra Business School, University of Canberra. He earned his PhD in Management from the University of Canberra in 2019, where his doctoral research examined the social, technological, and ideological drivers shaping health professionals’ and consumers’ adoption of social media.
Dr Khan’s research lies at the intersection of Human–Computer Interaction (HCI), consumer behaviour, and digital health innovation. His work investigates how people interact with AI-enabled systems, chatbots, and social media platforms, and how these technologies influence trust, authenticity, and satisfaction. He has published widely on topics such as digital health, misinformation networks, chatbot-mediated interactions and technology adoption, with articles appearing in leading journals including Computers in Human Behavior, Journal of Services Marketing, Social Science Computer Review, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, and Journal of Service Theory and Practice.
At the University of Canberra, Dr Khan teaches Marketing Fundamentals and Digital Marketing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His teaching integrates experiential learning, live simulations, and industry partnerships, equipping students with applied skills in digital strategy, consumer analytics, and technology-driven marketing practice.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Health Professionals' and Health Consumers' social media adoption behaviours
Award Date: 9 Apr 2019
Master, Master of Information Systems, Central Queensland University
Award Date: 30 Apr 2003
Master, Master of Business Administration , Latrobe University
Award Date: 31 Aug 2002
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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SugarMumma: A smartphone app for the management of gestational diabetes
KNIGHT-AGARWAL, C. (CI), DAVIS, D. (CoI), SALEH, A. (CoI), KHAN, I. (CoI) & MOHAMMADIAN, M. (CoI)
13/11/22 → 14/11/23
Project: Research
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Social media and COVID-19 health misinformation: Evidence from Australia
KHAN, I. (CI), O'NEIL, M. (CoI) & HOLLAND, K. (CoI)
1/02/21 → 20/12/21
Project: Research
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Health Misinformation in Social Media Networks
O'NEIL, M. (CI), KHAN, I. (CoI) & HOLLAND, K. (CoI)
18/06/20 → 30/11/20
Project: Research
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Demystifying consumer invisibility in marketing research: Towards a conceptual framework
Sharma, P., Yu, A., Best, A. & KHAN, I., 8 Dec 2025, AMA Summer Academic Conference 2025 . p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Designing Authentic Customer-Chatbot Interactions: A Necessary Condition Analysis of Emotional Intelligence and Anthropomorphic Features in Human-Computer Interaction
KHAN, I., Tarofder , A. K., Gopinathan, S. & Haque, A., 30 Apr 2025, In: International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. p. 1-18 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development of a Smartphone App for Women Living With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Qualitative Study
Knight-Agarwal, C., Bushell, M., Hooper, M.-E., JoJo, N., Atchan, M., Shield, A., Douglas, A., Saleh, A., Mohammadian, M., Khan, I., Chan, C., Rovira Iturrieta, N., Murphy, E., Arza, T. & Davis, D., 11 Aug 2025, In: JMIR DIabetes. 10, p. 1-11 11 p., e65328.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating the influence of perceived humanization of service encounters on value creation of chatbot-assisted services
KHAN, I., FATIMA, J., Bahmanni, S., CHATRATH, S. K., Dale, N. F. & JOHNS, R., 22 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Service Theory and Practice. 35, 1, p. 56-88 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rethinking Boomerang Employment in Singapore Biopharmaceutical Sector: An Exploratory Study
Lim, A. L., KHAN, I. & Bahmanni, S., 2 Dec 2025, 38th ANZAM CONFERENCE. Ferrer, J., Bengough, M., Callaghan, M., Shao, J. & Sheng, Z. (eds.). ANZAM, p. 1-11 11 p. 128Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution › peer-review