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Dissertation Chairs for DBA
Please see the available dissertation chairs for the DBA program.
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Dr. Oday Alnabhan
Educational background: DBA in Business Administration, MA in Human Resources Management and BA in Economics & Administration Sciences (Financial & Banking Sciences)
Subject matter expertise: Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Emotional Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Sales Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Strategic Management
Dissertation title: Effects of Emotional Intelligence on Sales Performance in the Telecom Industry Located in Sacramento, California, United States
Research interests: Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Management & Development, Human Resource Capital, Innovation and Creativity in the Workplace, Knowledge Management, Business Intelligence, Sales Management, Marketing Management, Organizational Behavior, Consumer Behavior, Business Ethics, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence.
Previous Publications
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Prior Work Experience
Dr. Alnabhan is a highly accomplished professional with over fifteen years of experience in the academic and professional fields. He began his career as a Professor of Management, where he taught a variety of business administration and management courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in areas like Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Emotional Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Sales Management, and Strategic Management. As a Professor of Management, Dr. Alnabhan developed and implemented multiple business and management curricula at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He also served on various academic quality assurance and dissertation committees.
In addition to his teaching experience, Dr. Alnabhan is an accomplished researcher with expertise and interest in Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Leadership, Human Resource Management, Business Intelligence, Sales & Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence. He has supervised and evaluated multiple research projects and dissertations related to his academic and professional background and continues to conduct research in these areas.
In 2017, Dr. Alnabhan transitioned to the professional field and held various leadership roles within the U.S. telecom industry. He has served as a District Sales & Operations Manager and, most recently, as a Human Resource Director. In his professional roles, Dr. Alnabhan has been instrumental in helping telecom companies grow, lead their human capital, and achieve their financial and strategic objectives.
Dr. Kate Andrews
Educational background: PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, MA in Educational Technology, MA in Psychology, BS in Mathematics
Subject matter expertise: Quantitative and Qualitative Methodologies, Cultural Differences, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Consulting, Coaching for Excellence
Dissertation title: Measurement of Patient Satisfaction in a Naval Medical Hospital
Research interests: Leadership/Management, Employee Development, Human Resources, Performance Management, Customer Satisfaction, SixSigma/Lean Manufacturing, Cultural Attributes in the Working Arena, Organizational Leadership
Previous Publications
Gaza, H., & Andrews, K. (2024). Factors influencing corporate creditworthiness: Case study in the
Egyptian banking sector. Westcliff Journal of Applied Research, 8(1), Spring, 50-58.
https://doi.org/10.47670/wuwijar202481hgka
Hashala, A., & Andrews, K. (2023). Improving project budgeting systems by developing machine
language learning. Westcliff Journal of Applied Research, 7(1), Fall, 19-29.
https://doi.org/10.47670/wuwijar202371AMHKA
Petrie, E. J., Neito, A. G., Andrews, K. A. (2021). Racial differences in perceptions of shared leadership among IT managers. In R. Jackson, & A. Reboulet (Eds), Effective strategies for communicating insights in business (pp. 101-128). IGI Publications. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3964-4
Andrews, K., & Mohammed, T. (2020). Strategies for reducing employee turnover in small- and medium- sized enterprises. Westcliff International Journal of Applied Research, 4(1), 57-71. https://doi.org/10.47670/wuwijar202041KATM
Andrews, K., & Mickahail, B. (2019). Business and social media: Collaboration for the sixth discipline. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Social entrepreneurship: concepts, methodologies, tools, and applications (pp. 1017-1030). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-8182-6.ch052
Andrews, K. (2017). Diversity in learning. In C. T. E. de Aquino, & R. W. Robertson (Eds)., Diversity in learning: Aligning initiatives with strategic business goals. Springer Publishing.
Andrews, K., & Mickahail, B. (2017). Embracing people with special needs and disabilities. In C. T. E. de Aquino, & R. W. Robertson (Eds)., Diversity and inclusion in the global workplace: Aligning initiatives with strategic business goals. Springer Publishing.
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Trisha Bartlett
Educational background:Doctor of Science, Information Systems and Communications; Master of Science, Information Systems and Communications; Bachelor of Science, Health Services Administration
Subject matter expertise: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Health Information Technology, Information Systems Technology, Management in Information Systems, System Engineering, IT Governance
Dissertation title: Privacy and Security Management Practices of Emerging Technologies: Internet of Things
Research interests: Cybersecurity, Enterprise IT Management, Knowledge Management Strategies, IoT Security, Supply Chain Risk Management
Research Background: Qualitative
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Prior Work Experience
Dr. James M. Bayliff
Educational background: MA of Liberal Arts in History, MA of Arts in Diplomacy, PhD Industrial and Organizational Psychology, MBA in International Business, MA of Arts in Project Management, MS Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Subject matter expertise: I/O Psychology, History, Political Science, international Business
Dissertation title: Experiences with Cultural Appropriateness of Multinationals in India: A Generic Qualitative Study (See here)
Research interests: I/O Psychology, History, Political Science, international Business
Previous Publications
Cowboys and India; Enron Dabhol Power Plant, and Postcolonial Attitudes A Historical Perspective
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Bayliff has been a senior dissertation chair, an academic dean of the college, a college chair of business, a business owner, and a national banking executive.
Dr. Sofia M. Beglari
Educational background: Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Organizational Leadership, Pepperdine University
Doctor of Information System Management (DBA), System Management, Walden University
Master of Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E), System Designer, TA University of Technology
Subject matter expertise: Twenty years’ experience in Team Leadership & Coaching, Teaching & Training, Quantitative and Quantitative Researcher, Research Methodology Designer, Learning Best Practices, Designing System Operation, Project Management Planner, Designing and implementing Supply Chain Management, Designing and implementing, Global Logistics, Change Management, Business Strategy Designer, Industry Partnership Development, Organizational Change Planner, Business Developer, Advance Crisis Management Planner, Strategic Planner, ISO Planner, Medical FDA System Planner, Risk Management Designer, Predictive Analytics, CSR Designer, Supply Chain Designer, Innovation & Development Trainer, Scientific Researcher, Organization System Developer, Functional System Design in ISO and FDA, Emerging Technologies, and Manufacturing System Processes. Conducting Leadership and Operational Training in a Global European Branch, Employee Relations, Advance Marketing Planner.
Dissertation title: Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Organizational Leadership, Pepperdine University Dissertation Topic: Impact of Internal Corporate Social Responsibility Factors on the Employee’s Innovation Climate in the Medical Diagnostics Industry in COVID Pandemic Doctor of Information System Management (DBA), System Management, Walden University Dissertation Topic: Effective Competitive Strategies of U.S. In Vitro Medical Device Manufacturers
Research interests: Competitive Market, Healthcare system, business, procurement, innovation strategy, Supply Chain, Innovation Strategy, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Leaders, Business Planner, Marketing, Organizational Culture.
Previous Publications
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4270/
https://gsep-pepperdine.academia.edu/SofiaBeglari
Prior Work Experience
Diagnostic Automation, Inc, General Manager, January 2002-. 2010, CA,USA.
Advance Switching Company, Switch Test Engineer, January 2001- January 2002, VA, USA.
Xyntex, Chemical System Designer, May 2000 – January 2001, PA, USA.
Dr. George M. Blount, DBA
Educational background: I hold a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Walden University, as well as a Bachelor of Science (BS) and an Associate of Science (AS) from Johnson and Wales University.
Subject matter expertise: I served on the MA Financial Literacy Task Force in 2015, appointed by MA Treasurer Deb Goldberg, and was named one of the top 100 people of Finance 2020, an award by Top 100 magazine. TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/KSCAuHC1-P4
Dissertation title: Communication of Fiduciary Risk for Workplace Retirement Plans
Research interests: Financial Decision Making, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Financial Therapy and Money Personas
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Jumelle Nickerson-Brooks
Educational background: Doctorate of Health Administration with emphasis in Policies and Advocacy, Master of Business Administration, and Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with Healthcare Management
Subject matter expertise: Business, Advocacy, Education, Healthcare and Policies
Dissertation title: Health Literacy: The Earlier, The Better
Research interests: Organizational Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Business Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Employee Satisfaction, Public Health, Literacy and Educational Leadership
Previous Publications
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Prior Work Experience
Dr. Brooks has served as an adjunct faculty member, Learning Management Administrator,
Program Chair, Academic Dean, Director of Education, Campus President, and Director of Academic Affairs. Dr. Brooks has taught Information Technology, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Assisting, Business Administration, Computer Science, and Organizational Management classes. Dr. Brooks has developed a curriculum in Business, Healthcare, and Information Technology at the undergraduate level.
Dr. Tonya Cannon
Educational background: PhD. Organization & Management, Specialization in Management Education, MS Human Resources Management, MA Communication, BA Theatre Arts/Psychology
Subject matter expertise: Organizational Leadership, Human Resources Management, Change Management/Leadership, Conflict Management, Organizational Behavior, Effective Communication, Active Listening, Performance Management
Dissertation title: Perceptions of hiring managers regarding employment candidates with earned online degrees: Implications for the employability of graduates with online degrees (see here)
Research interests: Business, Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Performance Management, Human Resources Management, Business Ethics, Conflict Management
Previous Publications
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Prior Work Experience
Dr. Cannon earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization & Management with a specialization in Management Education, a Master of Science degree (MS) in Human Resources Management, a Master of Arts (MA) in Communications, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre Arts with a minor in Psychology. With over 30 years of experience in Human Resources and more than 20 years as a small business consultant, Dr. Cannon brings a wealth of knowledge, education, and experience to the research process through a variety of professional lenses. She currently works as a small business consultant as well as running an award-winning film production company for which she serves as Executive Producer, Writer, and Actress. In addition, Dr. Cannon has taught at the college level for 15 years and has been a member of Westcliff’s College of Business since 2020.
Dr. Lance Caldwell
Educational background: Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, M.B.A., B.S. in Psychology, 4 A.A.B’s, and various professional certifications.
Subject matter expertise: Cybersecurity
Dissertation title: Cybersecurity as a Human Right: A Reformulation of the Theoretical Framework of Securitization Theory (see here).
Research Interests: Cybersecurity, Business Management, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, & Artificial Intelligence
Previous Publications
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Prior Work Experience
Dr. Caldwell possesses over 20 years of experience as a certified cybersecurity professional. He is currently an active duty service member of the U.S. Space Force that defends various space satellite networks to support launch, recovery, maneuverability, and resupply of the International Space Station. Dr. Caldwell’s career culminates a number of varied assignments across Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and North America. Additionally, his breadth of experience includes positions within embassies, NATO, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and various international governmental support and lead functions.
Dr. Cesar Castellanos
Educational background: DBA in Finance and MBA in Accounting
Subject matter expertise: Corporate social responsibility, managerial finance, and managerial accounting
Dissertation title: Relationship between CSR Reporting, CSR Indices, and Financial Performance of Hardware and Software Organizations (click here)
Research interests: Research interests: Corporate social responsibility, financial performance factors, data analytics, leadership, and branding.
Previous Publications
and financial performance. International Journal of Computer Applications Technology
and Research, 9(4), 155–164. https://doi.org/10.2308/jfir-52430
Aneato, D. D., & Castellanos, C. (2021). Strategies to implement big data analytics in
telecommunication organizations. International Journal of Computer Applications
Technology and Research, 10(4), 064–076. https://doi:10.7753/ijcatr1004.1001
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Terrance Cusaac
Educational background: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Masters Degree in Public Administration, Ph.D. in Business
Subject matter expertise: Leadership, Workforce Diversity and Globalization.
Dissertation title: Work Force Diversity
Research Interests:Leadership, Workforce Diversity and Globalization
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Dr. Chartese Davis
Educational background: D.B.A. in Project Management, M.A. in HR Management & IT Management (Dual Degree), B.S. in Psychology
Subject matter expertise: Project leadership impact on employee morale, communication, ethical behavior, and organizational culture. Project Management, Leadership, and Management
Dissertation title: The Influence of National Culture on Conflict in Project Management: How Organizations Manage Conflict
Research Interests: Project leadership impact on employee morale, communication, ethical behavior, and organizational culture.
Prior Work Experience
Beyond teaching, Dr. Davis has contributed to curriculum development, applying instructional design strategies and leading simulations to explore new learning methods for business students. Dr. Davis also supported university operations by proofreading syllabi, aligning course design with program-level outcomes, and completing administrative tasks to uphold quality assurance.
This academic foundation is reinforced by over a decade of strategic leadership in government and corporate sectors. as a Management and Program Analyst leading training evaluations using Lean Six Sigma and Kirkpatrick’s model, developing scalable learning strategies. As a civilian Force Management Specialist for the Army, managing workforce planning and conducted leadership training. This experience also includes project management roles in local government and defense contracting, where Dr. Davis led technology rollouts, stakeholder engagement, and HR capacity-building.
Dr. Armando Delfino
Educational background: Doctor of Education in School Administration, Master of Education in Instructional and Technology, Master of Arts in Education in Administration and Supervision, Bachelor of Education
Subject matter expertise: Student Engagement, School Leadership, Technology Integration, Learning Theory
Dissertation title: Spiritual Leadership and Organizational Performance of Catholic Universities in Bicol
Research Interests: Leadership, technology integration, migration, learning theory, and student engagement
Previous Publications
“Student Engagement and Academic Performance of Students of Partido State University
Asian Journal of University Education, Vol 15 No 1 (June, 2019)
Spiritual Leadership and Job Satisfaction of Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel of Partido State University
PEOPLE: International Journal of Social Sciences Vol 5 No 2 (July, 2019)”
Prior Work Experience
I worked as an Assistant Professor III at Partido State University for four years in the College of Education and the School of Graduate Studies and, at the same time, served as the Principal of the Laboratory High School under the college. Before joining Partido State University, I was an Associate Professor at Universidad de Sta Isabel for 12 years in the College Arts, Sciences, Teacher Education, Social Works, and Music and graduate school. I also served as the head of the college’s Social Science Department for three years.
Dr. Alaina Desjardin
Educational background: Doctorate of Business Administration
Subject matter expertise: Business Administration and Development, Educational – Assessment and Steering, Educational Research, Business Practices
Dissertation title: A Correlational Study of Economic Factors of Urban Crime within U.S. Metropolitan Cities.
Research Interests: Student Engagement, Educational Development, At-Risk Populations, Business Administration and Practices
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Prior Work Experience
Dr. Augustine Ebot
Educational background: Doctorate in Information Technology
Subject matter expertise: Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology Risk Management, Information Technology Governance & Compliance, Information Systems Management, Business Continuity, Business Process Optimization, Information Technology Consultant, Project & Program Management, Information Technology Strategic Planning & Budgeting.
Dissertation title: TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL FOR ADOPTING CYBERSECURITY TECHNOLOGY IN SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESS/ENTERPRISE
Research Interests: Emerging Technologies, Digital transformation strategies, Enterprise Architecture Frameworks, Change Management Practices in Technology Adoption, Business Process Optimization, Adopting New Technology.
Dr. Javier Wedekind-Flores
Educational background: DBA
Subject matter expertise: Operations, Management, Leadership
Dissertation title: An Exploration of Post-Secondary Instructors’ Personality Traits and Instruction Undertaking Affect
Research interests: Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Leadership, and Management
Previous Publications
Wedekind-Flores, J., Roberts, D., Sinha, B. (2018). Postsecondary instructor personality traits and instruction undertaking affects. International Multidisciplinary Publishing Academy for Computational Technologies (IMPACT): International Journal of Research in Business Management, 6(12), 1-12. http://www.impactjournals.us/archives?jname=78_2&year=2018&submit=Search&page=31
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Faith Glaspie-Ellis
Educational background: PhD in Business-Organization and Management
Subject matter expertise: Human Resources, Business Management
Dissertation title: From paper pusher to strategic partner: The hanging role of the HR professional
Research interests: Leadership and employee satisfaction, Re-entering the workforce post-pandemic
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Prior Work Experience
Dr. Jonathan Green
Educational background: PhD. Organizational Management: Leadership; MBA, Marketing; MA, Clinical Psychology; BA, Psychology
Subject matter expertise: Training and Development, Strategy, Team Building, Communications, Working with Difficult People, Problem Solving. Management, Leadership, Network/Alliances, Entrepreneurship/Intrepreneurship, Organizational Leadership, Consulting, Coaching, Qual/Quan Methods, Organizational Behavior. Strategic Planning, Resource Development.
Dissertation title: Work Life Balance for Mid Level Leadership in Medium Size Organizations
Research interests: Team Transformational Leadership; Business Coaching; Life Coaching; Training (Bringing Academic, Professional with the Practical)
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Dalia Hanna
Educational background: PhD in Computer Science, M.Sc. in Instructional Design and Technology with a specialization in Online Learning and B.Sc. in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) and a Professional Engineer in Ontario (P.Eng.).
Subject matter expertise: BComputer Science, Instructional Design, Algorithm Design, Data Analysis, Database Design, Online Teaching and Learning, Simulation and Game Based Learning, Computational Public Safety, Accessibility, Drone Management
Dissertation title: Towards the Automation of the Search And Rescue Operations: An Algorithm on Finding Missing Lost Persons Living with Dementia Using Drones
Research interests: Computational Public Safety, Algorithm Design, Using Digital Tools to Enhance the Teaching & Learning Experience including simulation and game based learning, Data Analysis to support Search and Rescue Teams, Dementia Behaviors and Data Analysis
Previous Publications
KM. Islam, D. Hanna & A.Ferworn, “Drone’s trajectory optimization for searching a disaster collapsed area using data mining techniques,” 2022 IEEE 21st International Conference on Cognitive Informatics and Cognitive Computing (ICCI*CC’22), Toronto, Canada, Dec 6 to 8, 2022.
Islam, A. K. M., Hanna, D., & Ferworn, A. (2022). Volunteer Drone: Search and Rescue of the Industrial Building Collapsed Worker. In 4th International Conference on Wireless, Intelligent and Distributed Environment for Communication (pp. 99-110). Springer, Cham.
D. Hanna and A. Ferworn, “A UAV-based Algorithm to Assist Ground SAR Teams in Finding Lost Persons Living with Dementia,” 2020 IEEE/ION Position, Location and Navigation Symposium (PLANS), Portland, OR, USA, 2020, pp. 27-35, doi: 10.1109/PLANS46316.2020.9109867.
Hanna, D., Husein, R., Koester, R. & Ferworn, A. (2019). Data Analytics to Predict the Survivability of a Lost Person with Dementia Using R. In IEEE IEMCON 2019, proceedings from: The 10th IEEE Annual Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication. Vancouver, BC, Canada (October 2019): IEEE Xplore.
Hanna, D., Ferworn, A., Lukaczyn, M., Abhari, A., & Lum, J. (2018). Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in locating wandering patients with dementia. In Position, Location and Navigation Symposium (PLANS), 2018 IEEE/ION (pp. 809-815). IEEE Xplore.
Hanna, D., Abhari, A. and Ferworn, A.(2017). Comparing Quantitative and Comment-Based Ratings for Recommending Open Educational Resources. In Proceedings of the 20th Communications & Networking Simulation Symposium (CNS). Virginia Beach, VA, The Society for Modelling and Simulation International (SCS).
D. Hanna, E. Santa Mina, T. Tenkate, L. Zefi, E. Manafo (2020). Promoting and Supporting Mental Health Through Innovative Online and Interactive Learning: Reaching Front Line Workers in Health Care Settings. Proceedings from: The 14th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED2020). Valencia, Spain: IATED, pp. 7128-7135, ISBN: 978-84-09-17939-8.
Newman, K., Wang, A. H., Wang, A. Z. Y., & Hanna, D. (2019). The role of internet-based digital tools in reducing social isolation and addressing support needs among informal caregivers: a scoping review. BMC Public Health, 19(1), 1495.
Hanna, D., Clements-Cortes, A. and Lombardo, A. (2019). Online Program Transformation: Empowering Learners in Discussing the Challenges and Opportunities of an Aging Population. 28th ICDE World Conference in Online Learning, Dublin, Ireland, November 3-7, 2019.
Hanna, D., and Cooper, D. (2019). Leadership in Accessibility and Inclusion: An Online Program Responding to Accessibility Standards with an Inclusive Lens. 28th ICDE World Conference in Online Learning, Dublin, Ireland, November 3-7, 2019.
Hanna, D., Newman, K, Wang, Z. & Wang, H. (2019). Creating a Social Community to Digitally Engage Unpaid Caregivers Through Online Resources. In EDULEARN9, Proceedings from: The 11th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies. (EDULEARN19). Palma de Mallorca, Spain (July 2019): IATED.
Hanna, D., Ferworn, A., and Abhari, A. (2017). Police Learning: Examining the Use of Simulations in Police Training and the Associated Learning Theories. In iCERi 2017, 10th Annual International Conference on Education, Research, and Innovation. Seville, Spain: IATED (pp. 3664-3669), ISBN: 978-84-697-6957-7. 2017.
Hanna, D. (2014). Transforming Faculty Development Programs from Face-To-Face to Blended/Hybrid Environments. Proceedings from: The 8th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED2014). Valencia, Spain: IATED, pp. 566-569, ISBN: 978-84-616-8412-0.
Hanna, D. (2013). Tools for Educators: Strategies and Ideas for Facilitating Online Group Work Using Project Management Principles. Proceedings from: The 5th International Conference on Education and new Learning Technologies (EDULEARN13). Barcelona, Spain: IATED (pp. 672-678), ISBN: 978-84-616-3822-2.
Hanna, D. (2013). Best Practices in Online Learning. LTO Best Practices Online Newsletter.
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Dalia Hanna is an adjunct faculty and Curriculum Consultant with the College of Technology and Engineering, Westcliff University. She taught several courses on professional communications with Toronto Metropolitan University and currently is an Associate Dean at Sheridan College, Ontario, Canada. Earlier, she held several roles in program management, adult education, marketing and international affairs. She has been teaching and working in higher education institutions for over 18 years which is part of 30 years of experience in business and academic institutions.
Dr. John Hannon
Educational background: Doctor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Industrial Engineering
Subject matter expertise: Leadership, Supply Side, Project Management, IT Management
Dissertation title: Service Pattern Shifts Following the Deregulation of Domestic Airlines
Research interests: Charismatic Leadership: basis and characteristics, computer mediated education, employee retention: compensation issues in the banking and insurance industries, ethics in finance
Previous Publications
Smith, D. and Hannon, J., Knowledge Management’s Role in Organizational Maturity in Project Management, Journal of Research – Granthaalayah, Volume III, Issue V, 2015
Westlund, S, and Hannon, J Retaining Talent: Assessing Job Satisfaction Facets Most Significantly Related To Software Developer Turnover Intentions, Journal of Information Technology Management, Volume XIX, number 4, 2009 Peer Reviewed
Presenter. Hannon, J., Assessment Through Business Community Input, Presentation at the Western Academy of Management, Annual Conference March 2007 Peer Reviewed
Presenter. Technology, Distance Learning and the Internet, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD., March 2000.
Structuring Insurers’ Employee Compensation Plans, Insurers’ Guide to Enterprise-Wide Risk Management, (with Boniface, D.), January 99.
Book Review: Patrick Lencioni’s, The Five Temptations of a CEO: A Leadership Fable, Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1998, Journal of Leadership Studies, Fall 98, Vol. 5, Issue 2, 164-166.
Designing Employee Compensation for High Stress Financial Positions, Asset Securitization and Structured Finance for Financial Institutions, (with Boniface, D.), Volume 1, No. 1, January 1999, A.S. Pratt
Co-Presenter. The Hawthorne Studies, 99 Academy of Management Conference, Chicago, IL., August 1999.
Session Chair. Doctoral Student Workshop: Managing the Dissertation Process, 99 Academy of Management Conference, Chicago, IL., August 1999.
Charismatic Leadership: The Hidden Controversy, Journal of Leadership Studies, (with Gibson, J., & Blackwell, C.), December 98.
Discussant. Strategy and Structure: The Evolution of Strategy and the Impact of Technology, 98 Academy of Management Conference, San Diego, CA., August 1998.
Session Chair. Doctoral Student Workshop: Managing the Dissertation Process, 98 Academy of Management Conference, San Diego, CA., August 1998.
Book Review: Hope and Hope’s, Competing in The Third Wave, Harvard Business School Press, 1997, Journal of Leadership Studies, Spring 98, Vol. 5, Issue 2, 164 166.
Co-Presenter. Work & Management in the 21st Century an Evolutionary Perspective: The Changing Role of the Middle Manager, 97 Academy of Management Conference, Boston, MA., August 1997.
Session Chair. Getting the Most from the Academy of Management and Its Divisions, 97 Academy of Management Conference, Boston, Ma., August 1997.
Can TQM Be Effectively Implemented in the Federal Government, McCampbell, A., Hannon, J. and Miller, C., Business Journal for Entrepreneurs, October 1995.
Session Chair. Historical Perspectives and Modern-Day Issues: Information Systems and Employment Relationships, 1995 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, Vancouver, BC., August 1995. Session Chair. On-Line Communication between Faculty and Students, 1995 National Education Computer Conference, Baltimore, Md., June 1995.
Test Bank for Management, to accompany Aldag & Sterns: Management. J. Hannon lead author, First Edition, Southwestern Publishing Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1987.
A Study Guide for Management, to accompany Aldag & Sterns: Management. J. Hannon lead author, First Edition, Southwestern Publishing Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1987
Instructor’s Manual, to accompany David Hampton: Management, co-authored with Dr. Gary Roberts, Third Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, 1986
Service Pattern Shifts Following the Deregulation of Domestic Airlines, Doctoral Dissertation, Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1984.
Towards A More Effective Management Learning Experience, Managerial Frontiers: Trends and Viewpoints, The Eastern Academy of Management, Proceedings of the Nineteenth Annual Meeting, May 1982.
Towson Chair, Inc., Cases and Readings in Management Science, edited by Effrim Turban and N. Paul Loomba, Revised Edition, Business Publications, Inc., Plano, Texas, 1982.
Transcontinental Airways, Cases and Readings in Management Science, edited by E. Turban and N. P. Loomba, Revised Edition, Business Publications, Inc., Plano, Texas, 1982.
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Wm. David Hawkins
Educational background: PhD in Business Administration, dual concentration in Marketing and Management. MBA in Marketing and International Business. MA in Christian Textual Studies.
Subject matter expertise: Entrepreneurship, Small Business & Family-Ownership, Early Childhood Markets, Macro-economic factors affecting small businesses, business structures, marketing and operational strategies for family-owned businesses.
Qualitative Research Methods and response analysis, linguistic pattern recognition, and interpretation, quantitative data collection and interpretation, research findings presentation.
Dissertation title: Success Factors of Female Entrepreneurs in the Texas Childcare Market
Research interests: Small business and entrepreneurship, early childhood education, adult education methodologies, interrelationships of government programs and private enterprises in markets.
Prior Work Experience
Small business owner, owner-operator of early childhood education school, business coach to small business owners, and investor in single family residential properties.
Dr. Samuel Hernandez
Educational background: Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
September 2018
Master of Science, Educational Counseling
National University, Costa Mesa, CA
June 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Social Ecology
University of California-Irvine, Irvine, CA
December 2000
Subject matter expertise: Dr. Hernandez has established himself as a subject matter expert in organizational leadership and educational counseling through his extensive academic credentials, professional experience, and published works. His research articles have contributed to the scholarly discourse in business leadership practices, organizational development, and educational administration. His publications, combined with his Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from USC and his decades of practical experience, position him as a valuable resource for doctoral students exploring the intersection of educational theory and business leadership applications.
Research interests: Organizational leadership development in diverse institutional environments
Previous Publications
Prior Work Experience
With over 20 years of experience as an educator and professor specializing in organizational leadership courses, his teaching expertise encompasses a wide range of courses including Foundations of Professional Leadership, Equity Driven Leadership, Ethics & Legal Mandates, and Research Methods.
In the business sector, Dr. Hernandez has held leadership positions within banking financial institutions, where he applied his organizational leadership expertise to real-world business challenges. His consulting work spans both private and public sectors, providing organizational development guidance that bridges academic theory with practical implementation.
Dr. Simin Hojat
Educational background: PhD in Management/Finance, MPhil in Economics, BA in Economics
Subject matter expertise: Economics, Finance, Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Dissertation title: The impact of monetary policy on the equity market (See here)
Research Interests: Economics, Finance, marketing, developing countries, and multinational corporations
Previous Publications
Hojat, S. (2015). The impact of monetary policy on the stock market. http://www.alphabetaresearch.com/academicpapers.html
Sharifzadeh, M. & Hojat, S. (2012). An analytical performance comparison of exchange-traded funds with index funds: 2002-2010. Journal of Asset Management 13(3), 196–209. https://doi.org/10.1057/jam.2012.3
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Sara Howe
Educational background: DBA in Strategic Management, Master of Business, BS in Business Management
Subject matter expertise: Strategic Planning and Management, Social Media Management, Innovative Entrepreneurship, Employee Wellness, and Marketing Strategy
Dissertation title: The impact of strategic planning in small businesses: Empirical evidence from East Tennessee
Research interests: Artificial Intelligence in Business Strategy, Ethical Education and Business, Negotiation and Conflict Management, Small Business Management, Revolutionizing the Higher Education Process, Strategic Planning and Management, Social Media Management, Innovative Entrepreneurship, Employee Wellness Programs, Marketing Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion Training, Effective Company Culture Change and Growth Practices
Previous Publications
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Prior Work Experience
In addition to teaching college courses, Dr. Howe has managed and owned multiple businesses over the last two decades and continues to provide investing and consulting services for small businesses. Since conducting strategic planning investigations within the local service industry realm and publishing this current research, Dr. Howe is pursuing further opportunities by gathering data on the transformative and metamorphic use of AI in academia, researching innovative and effective employee wellness programs, observing changing ethical practices within businesses, studying diversity and inclusion professional programs, and analyzing company culture transformations since the pandemic. Publishing additional detailed research studies in these areas is a professional goal for the coming years.
Previously, Dr. Howe has served as the Head of a Bachelor’s Degree Business Program, an Associate Professor of Business, and a Doctoral Chair to several students pursuing their Doctorates in a plethora of disciplines. While serving as the Head of the Business Department, Dr. Howe created an extensive business program for a four-year institution that involved simultaneously designing 18 unique courses. Dr. Howe not only produced all 18 courses but composed a comprehensive curriculum and taught each class both online and face-to-face on campus. Some of these courses included Business Management, Creativity and Innovation, Business Finance, Negotiation and Conflict Management, Marketing, Business Communications, Entrepreneurship, and Social Media Management.
Currently, Dr. Howe continues to teach a multifarious set of graduate courses to students of all generations pursuing their MBAs and PhDs while also serving as a Doctoral Chair to several candidates by providing relevant, relatable, and valuable guidance to assist with the completion of their dissertations. Whether it is teaching courses online, face-to-face on campus, or mentoring fellow professionals who seek to benefit from someone with extensive knowledge, real-world experience, and 14 years of education, Dr. Howe remains dedicated to being a compassionate, engaging, and enthusiastic Professor and Chair.
Dr. Fathiah Inserto
Educational background: PhD in Human Development, MA in Human Development, MS in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy
Subject matter expertise: Training and Development, Human Development, Counseling and Coaching, Cultural Diversity, Organization Development, Change Management
Dissertation title: Choice, social structure, and serendipity: A study of multiple roles among 20 Malay women in Singapore.
Research interests: Human Development, Entrepreneurship, Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership
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Dr. Kathleen C. Irwin
Educational background: Postdoctoral work in Accounting and Finance
PhD in Organization & Management with focus in Electronic Commerce
MBA in Finance
Subject matter expertise: Dr. Irwin is a SME in the following areas based on course credits (18 hour blocks at the graduate level), course development experience, and program management experience: Accounting (graduate and undergraduate levels–all but taxation); Finance (graduate and undergraduate levels–corporate not personal); Electronic Commerce; Management/Leadership; Operations; Microsoft Applications
Research interests: My primary area of research in the past 10 years has been online education creation and delivery.
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Dr. Fahd Jamil
Educational background: DBA in Organizational Crisis Response & Management, MBA in Operations Management
Subject matter expertise: Organizational Crisis Management, Organizational Sensemaking, Organizational Storytelling, Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Operations and Management
Dissertation title: Together telling: reconciling information equivocality in crisis response
Research interests: Managing information sharing issues within and among teams during uncertain conditions
Previous Publications
Together telling: reconciling information equivocality in crisis response Published Online:26 Jul 2021https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2021.12627abstract/A
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Fahd Jamil has almost two decades of industrial experience in managing global business operations and supply chains.
Dr. Thomas Joseph
Educational background: PhD in Organization and Management, MS in Management, BA in Accounting
Subject matter expertise: Operations Management, Quality Management, Organizational Leadership, and Change Management
Dissertation title: Leader-Follower Relationship – A Phenomenological Study in Dominica.
Research interests: Leadership, Change Management, Emotional Intelligence, Project Leadership, Organziational Leadership
Previous Publications
Joseph, T. (2020). Ethics in Organization and Management: The Application of Contemporary Theories of Ethical Decision-Making in Global Conditions. International Journal of Business Strategy and Automation (IJBSA), 1(3), 67-74.
Joseph, T. (2020). Organization and Management Past to Present: Applicability to Practice in the Modern Enterprise. International Journal of Business Strategy and Automation (IJBSA), 1(2), 52-61
Joseph, T. (2016, February). Developing the Leader-Follower Relationship: Perceptions of Leaders and Followers. Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics,13(1), 132.
Joseph, T. (2016, October). The integration of theoretical ethics with practical decision-making in organization and management. Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics,13(3), 98-105.
Joseph, T., Notes to Self, Independently Published: Amazon, 2018.
Joseph, T., Chance, J., Volz, S., Gandee, T., Harvey, R., & Karner, R., Essentials of Quality Management, Colorado Technical University: Words of Wisdom, LLC, 2016./A
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Thomas Joseph professional experience comprises over two decades operations management roles. Entrepreneurship has also been part of his portfolio over the past 15 years. He is a published author, educator, and consultant.
Dr. Brittney Kempink
Educational background: Doctorate in Business Administration, Master’s in Business Administration, Bachelor’s in Psychology
Subject matter expertise: Work Motivation, Job Satisfaction, Strategic Management, Project Management, Microeconomics, Quantitative Analysis
Dissertation title: Exploring Generational Relationships in Millennials and Generation Z: A Motivational Study in the Information Technology Field
Research interests: Quantitative Analysis, Motivation, Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Work Culture/ Job Satisfaction
Previous Publications
Kempink, B., Mancini, D., & Hemler, S. (2023). Exploring Generational Relationships in Millennials and Generation Z: A Motivational Study in the IT Field. Journal of Values-Based Business, 1(1), 25-39.
Kempink, B. (2022). Exploring Generational Relationships in Millennials and Generation Z: A Motivational Study in the Information Technology Field (Doctoral dissertation, Saint Leo University).
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Ed Khashadourian
Educational background: PhD in International Economics
Subject matter expertise: Economics, Statistics
Dissertation title: The link between monetary policies and economic growth in Iran
Research Interests: Economics, Stock market, quantitative methods
Previous Publications
Khashadourian, E. (2018). Nonprofit partnerships, scale and the question of effectiveness in financial capability programs: Report on findings. Study funded by JPMorgan Chase Global Philanthropy. Khashadourian, E. (2016). Professional accountability: A data-assisted model for financial counseling. The Professionalizing Field of Financial Counseling and Coaching, Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund. http://www.professionalfincounselingjournal.org/assets/cfefund-professionalizing-field-of-financial-counseling-and-coaching-journal2.pdf
Khashadourian, E. (2015). Accelerating savings among low income households. A Fragile Balance, Emergency Savings and Liquid Resources for Low Income Consumers.
Macmillan.
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Dr. Mark Kjellander
Educational background: DBA Management (Saint Leo University), MS Computer Science (Strayer University), MBA Management Information Systems (Strayer University), BBA Economics (Texas A&M University)
Subject matter expertise: Business Administration, Information Systems Management, Emotional Intelligence, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Sales Management, Strategic Management
Dissertation title: Predictive Correlational Study on the Effects of Emotional Intelligence on Information Technology Support Staff in a Higher Education Environment
Research Interests: Emotional Intelligence, Management, Information Systems, Global Business
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Dr. Catherine McBride
Educational background: MBA, DBA in Advanced Accounting
Subject matter expertise: Human Resources Management, Organizational Leadership, Information Technology, Organizational Behavior, Management, Educational Leadership
Dissertation title: A Quantitative Study of the Effect of Web-Based Tutorials on the Achievement of Learning Outcomes and Student Satisfaction in Online Accounting Courses (See here)
Research Interests: Student engagement, student success, outcomes assessment, learning, behavioral analysis, entrepreneurship, operations management, efficiency, human resources, employee motivation
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Prior Work Experience
Dr. McBride has over 20 year’s experience in the accounting industry ranging from a staff accountant to a Executive Finance director. She has worked in several fields including manufacturing, music distribution, and health-care management. She has also owned and operated a successful outdoor cushion manufacturing company that served retail, wholesale and commercial customers. Dr. McBride is currently responsible for the curriculum and faculty for the College of Business and Management at another institution of higher education.
Dr. Jasmin Miller
Educational background: DBA- Business Administration with a concentration in Global Business Leadership, MBA-with a concentration in Leadership for Management, BS- Nuclear Medicine Technology, and licensure from the Nuclear Medicine Certification Board (CNMT)
Subject matter expertise: Organizational Leadership, Coaching for Excellence, Diversity Management, Healthcare Management and Nuclear Medicine
Dissertation title: Hospital CEO leadership styles and the Value Based Purchasing Program’s Total Performance Scores. (See here)
Research Interests: Organizational leadership, leadership styles, ethics, employee satisfaction, healthcare management and nuclear medicine
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Prior Work Experience
Dr. Miller has extensive experience working in both education and the healthcare industry. She has served as the University Department Chair, Director of Nuclear Medicine, and senior full-time faculty member at a level IV higher educational institution for 17 years. Dr. Miller has assisted many students in presenting and publishing work nationally and has presented work at professional meetings. She is also received textbook acknowledgements in multiple editions of a Nuclear Medicine textbook. Dr. Miller contributes toward many other areas of university development including Chair of the Accreditation Committee, University Assessment Committee Chair of the Staff and Development Subcommittee, Chair of the Grievance Committee, Community Development Committee Member, Advisory Board Committee Member, Campus Presidents Forum Chair, Accreditation Support Committee Member, and Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences Committee Member.
Dr. PeterMax M. Miller
Educational background: Ed.D. Organizational Leadership, MBA Pharmaceutical Marketing, BA Biology
Subject matter expertise:Hospital patient care gaps, Hospital nurse retention, Leadership, Sustainable Careers
Dissertation title: A Search For Factors That Affect Outpatient Bone Marrow Transplant Oncology Nurse Retention In A Hospital Based Oncology Clinic
Research Interests: Sustainable Competitive Career Advantage, Healthcare Business
Previous Publications
Miller, P.M. (2021, Oct) Healthcare advocacy through business college case studies. University of Phoenix SharePoint College of Business and IT [eNewsletter]. https://phoenixedu.sharepoint.com/sites/CollegeofBusinessandIT/SitePages/Healthcare-Advocacy-Through-Business-College-Case-Studies.aspx
Miller, P.M. (2011). Osteoporosis advocacy: Does it have a positive role in the college classroom? Ninth International Symposium on Osteoporosis: Translating Research Into Clinical Practice — Program and Abstracts [Proceedings Issue]. Osteoporosis International, 22(2), S427. http://www.springerlink.com/content/r1037340644476q4/fulltext.pdf
Miller, P. M. (2010, January-March). Andragogy-the missing gap in osteoporosis patient education [Abstract]. Journal of Clinical Densitometry, 13(1), 127.
Vowles, N., Hutto, A., & Miller, P. (2017). Content analysis of assessment data in marketing education. The E – Journal of Business Education & Scholarship of Teaching, 11(1), 57-68 https://eds.s.ebscohost.com/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=2&sid=a202d40f-0f8c-4176-a45b-63d3fe8534be%40redis
Prior Work Experience
Dr. PeterMax’s business career was concentrated in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. He served as General Manager of Degussa Chemical’s NAFTA and South American Biotechnology group, International Director of CNS products for Bristol Myers, and Global Director for Cardiovascular products for G.D. Searle. In these roles, he hired, developed and led global marketing and sales teams, and was considered a new product launch specialist. He has “on-ground” business experience in 40 countries and “virtual” experience in an additional 50 countries.
Dr. Kambiz Moghaddam
Educational background: MBA; EdD in Organizational Management & Leadership
Subject matter expertise: Corporate Finance, Managerial Finance, Financial Risk Management, Capital Investment Risk Management, Capital Investment Predictive Modeling & Analytics, and Financial Technology (a.k.a. FinTech), coupled with Management of Innovation and Technology.
Dissertation title: Management and leadership effectiveness in a large-scale aerospace technology based organization
Research Interests: Business and Management Concentration on Corporate Finance, Managerial Finance, Applied Research, Research Design & Methodology, Statistical Decision Modelling, Data Science, Analytics, and Predictive Modelling, Applied Business Intelligence, Project and Program Management, Technology Roadmap, Insertion, and Readiness
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Prior Work Experience
professor serving as DBA Program dissertation advisor and committee chair for the College of
Business (COB), Engineering, and Technology at Westcliff University.
Dr. Moghaddam’s background and research extend to the fields of statistical modeling and
simulations for managerial decision-making, Data Science and Predictive Analytics Modeling,
Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Corporate Finance, Managerial Finance, Financial Risk
Management, Capital Investment Predictive Modeling, and Financial Technology (a.k.a.
FinTech) coupled with Management of Innovation and Technology. His expertise further
extends to large-scale Corporate & Government Project Management and Advanced Program
Management.
Dr. Moghaddam’s expertise extends to helping doctoral program students from inception to
completion of their research, using a logical and proactive framework that he has developed.
Additionally, he works closely with his dissertation students by proactively removing potential
obstacles. This is made possible by working with students on their dissertation design and
methodology while incorporating nearly two decades of field experience in the best practices.
In his professional role, Dr. Moghaddam and his team of researchers have been conducting a
variety of studies in the field of technology and Innovation including but not limited to Artificial
Intelligence and Deep Machine Learning applications for different industries and sectors. For
the past two decades, Dr. Moghaddam has provided his consulting services to several medium
to large-size organizations, developing technology roadmaps using predictive decision
modeling.
In addition to his industry business, finance, and technology research and academic advisory
roles, as a program manager, Dr. Moghaddam has been involved with various engineering and
advanced technology programs working with the U.S. Military, and the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA) on crew modules for transporting astronauts to the space
station. Furthermore, he has been involved as part of developing, building, and testing the
latest rockets (Artemis) for sending astronauts to the Lunar (moon), and subsequently to Mars.
As a second-generation Peter Drucker Institute professor of applied business, finance, and
management, Dr. Moghaddam has been known for providing his lectures coupled with the real-
world industry’s latest cases. Dr. Moghaddam’s effective teaching approach has led graduate
students to explore industries’ real-world problems while focusing on innovative and team-
based logical problem-solving and best practices.
Dr. Moghaddam has been serving as an associate researcher and industry subject matter expert
(SME) developing several enablers for managing engineering programs and the Lean Program
Management Guide, led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in partnership with
Project Management Institute (PMI), International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE),
selected U.S. Government Agencies, National Space Agency, Department of Defense (DoD),
Academia, and Industry. He is the recipient of the Shingo Global Operational Excellence
Prestigious Award, a joint effort partnership between the industry and academia.
Dr. Michael Moifolley
Educational background: Doctorate in Information Technology
Subject matter expertise: Information Systems and Project Management
Dissertation title: Information Technology (IT) Influence in Adopting Telecardiology in a Rural Hospital: A Generic Qualitative Study (see here)
Research Interests: Information Systems, Project Management
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Prior Work Experience
Dr. Mike N. Moifolley Jr. is a well-respected authority in the field of Information Technology, with an extensive career that boasts 15 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Doctorate in Information Technology (DIT), alongside multiple Master’s degrees in Business Management and Information Systems/Project Management. His academic prowess coupled with his practical expertise form the cornerstone of his successful career. As a thought leader in Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Management, and IT Project Management, Dr. Moifolley has contributed significantly to these fields. His dissertation, titled ‘Information Technology (IT) Influence in Adopting Telecardiology in a Rural Hospital: A Generic Qualitative Study,’ further establishes his keen interest and deep-rooted knowledge in the areas of AI, cybersecurity, strategic IT, telehealth, and emerging technologies. Dr. Moifolley’s commitment to quality and detail is evident in his qualitative methodology background, which has enabled him to conduct and interpret complex research in his field. Over the course of his career, Dr. Moifolley has showcased exemplary leadership and project management skills, successfully steering teams to meet stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs) both nationally and internationally. His professional journey includes significant consultancy experience, providing invaluable insights to eminent international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank. A testament to his management abilities, Dr. Moifolley oversaw the Verizon contract while working with Telvista and was a crucial part of the management team at Spectrum, a leading Internet Service Provider. Beyond his IT roles, Dr. Moifolley has demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial acumen, founding several businesses across national and international landscapes. His comprehensive work experience includes engagements with renowned entities such as N&M Realty Group, Teladoc, Bank of America, VA, Bell Helicopter, and the Texas Department of Transportation. With a diverse portfolio and an unwavering commitment to technological innovation and management excellence, Dr. Mike N. Moifolley Jr. continues to be a celebrated figure in the world of Information Technology.
Dr. Trina Moore
Educational background: EdD in Organizational Change and Leadership, MA of School Administration
Subject matter expertise: Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change and Transformation, Educational Leadership, Principalship, Instructional Leadership, Curriculum and Development, Non-Profit Leadership, Teaching (K-12, Higher Education)
Dissertation title: Practicable Principal Leadership in Low Socioeconomic Elementary Schools (See here)
Research Interests: Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change and Transformation, Educational Leadership, K-12 Education, Higher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Underserved (At-Risk) Student Populations
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Dr. Trina Moore brings 20 years of combined experience in leadership, teaching, and curriculum development to Westcliff University. Dr. Moore currently serves as the founder and leader of the Restorative Justice Educational Initiative (RJEI) for the educational non-profit Nehemiah Building Corporation. This initiative provides educational advisement and opportunities for underserved students.
Dr. Moore is a highly qualified and licensed principal and curriculum specialist. Her educational experience includes twelve years as a classroom teacher, nine years as an educational advocate, and five years as a school administrator.
Dr. Moore is a K-12 school founder and serves as the founding principal of Nehemiah Enrichment Academy. In higher education, Dr. Moore has been a guest lecturer for the University of Southern California for master and doctoral students in counseling, leadership, and education. She also has international experience as adjunct faculty for the University of Zambia, Copperbelt University, and Mulungushi University in Zambia, Africa. Dr. Moore has a wealth of experience in organizational leadership and behavior, K-12 school leadership, and working with underserved student populations.
Dr. Pierreline Mwanza
Educational background: Doctorate in Business Administration, MBA in General Management, Bachelor Degree in Business with a concentration in Human Resources, Associate degree in Accounting
Subject matter expertise: Diversity and Inclusion Training, Effective Company Culture Change and Growth Practices, Organizational Behavior, and Ethics.
Dissertation title: Promoting Social Change In Haiti Through Non Governmental Organizations
Research Interests: Management, Human Resources, Leadership/Management, Employee Development, Human Resources, Performance Management, Ethical Education and Business, Negotiation and Conflict Management, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion Training, Effective Company Culture Change and Growth Practices, Strategic Planning and Management
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Dr. Marko Ibrahim Nino
Educational background: Ph.D. in Business Administration, Master in Economics, Bachelor in Economics
Subject matter expertise: Business and Strategic Management, Change Management, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Dissertation title: Research and Optimization of Organization for Management of Trade in Ukraine and Jordan
Research Interests: Business and Strategic Management, Change Management, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Previous Publications
– Problems Solving Approach for Global Marketing Functions An HRD base. April 2002. Irbid – LIL-buhooth Wa Dirasat, No. 2, Vol. 4
– The using average of the sources of the computerized information in the university library by the members of the staff at the irbid private university. November 2002,Irbid – LIL-buhooth Wa Dirasat, No. 2 , Vol 5,.
– The use of computers in education by the members of the staff teaching in Jordanian private universities. April 2003. Irbid – LIL-buhooth Wa Dirasat No. 1 , Vol 6
– The developed technology trace on the labor force in Al-Asser factory for electronics at Al-Hassan Industry city – Irbid. November 2003. Irbid – LIL-buhooth Wa Dirasat, No (2) Vol 6
Book- Management- Basic Principles. 2001. Al-mrkez Al-qawmee Lil Nasher Irbid
– The importance of information systems in the management of human resources. December 2005. Research of Rusicada Al-Geer University of Skikda
Book _ Security of Information system. 2007. Dar Al-Hamed Lil Nasher
-The relationship between the availability of E-government entrepreneur implementation requirements and the usefulness of its implementation. May 2010. Dirasat Almalomat, Saudi Arabia
-Gains and losses in online learning of public and business administration students during COVID-19 pandemic: the educators ‘perspective. December 2021 International Scientific Journal of Universities and Leadership
– Factors affecting cybersecurity awareness: A qualitative study in Saudi Arabia, December 26 2024 https://growingscience.com/uscm/Vol13/uscmv13no4.html,Pages: 751-762
DOI: 10.5267/j.uscm.2024.12.005
Prior Work Experience
She served as Member of the Committee of Scientific Research in Irbid University-Jordan.
She served as a Director, Academic Development Center – University of Petra- Jordan.
Currently, Dr. Nino is the Program Chair of the DEpartment5 of Global Engagement at Westcliff University.
She has valuable and rich experience working with different students and universities from different cultures and backgrounds.
Dr. Paula Offutt
Educational background: PhD in Organizational Management-Human Resources Management; DMin in Expository Preaching & Teaching; MBA in Human Resources Management; MACS in Christian Leadership; BS in Public Administration-Health Services Administration
Subject matter expertise: Human Resources Management; Leadership/Management; Organizational Behavior
Dissertation title: Mentoring Among African-American Women: A Quantitative Study; Biblical Literacy: An Expositional Christ-Centered Approach to Bible Study
Research Interests: Human Resources Management; Leadership/Management; Organizational Behavior
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Dr. Oludotun Oni
Educational background: PhD in Information Systems and Security
Subject matter expertise: Business Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Blockchain, Data Analytics
Dissertation title: Identifying and addressing the effect of management traits on the commitment of IT engineers
Research Interests: Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Blockchain, Data Analytics
Previous Publications
Kabia, M., Oni, O., and Booher, L. (2013). Information Technology Certification as a Predictor of Job Performance. Journal of Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness, 1(2), 15-32.
Oni, O. (2011). The Relationship between Management Traits and the Commitment of IT Engineers to their Organizations. Proceedings of Informing Science & IT Education Conference (InSITE), 393-401.
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Dr. Reuben Onyancha
Educational background: DBA Business Intelligence and Analytics, MBA Accounting, BA Business Administration
Subject matter expertise: Business Administration, Business Analytics, Financial Management, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Analytics
Dissertation title: The Role of Human Expertise in Enhancing Informatics in Health-Care Organizations
Research Interests: Healthcare Policies, Healthcare Informatics, Attitude as a core issue of training transfer, Big Data, Organizational Ethics
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Dr. Steven D. Owlett
Educational background: PhD in Education in Organizational Leadership, with an Emphasis in Health Care Administration (Exemplar), MA in Science Management, Doctorate in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Health Care Administration
Subject matter expertise: Decision-making, complex adaptive systems, decision science, complexity science, quality improvement, business process reengineering, operations management, international supply chain management, marketing, sales, technology integration
Dissertation title: A Qualitative Study of Florida Hospital Administrator Decision-Making Processes to Reduce 30-Day Hospital Readmission (See here)
Research Interests: Decision-making, complexity analysis, systems design, process design, entrepreneurship, human dynamics
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Dr. Efthemia Papadopoulos
Educational background: BS, Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Psychology, Prelaw, MS, Master of Science in Statistics, Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Psychology, Organizational
Subject matter expertise: Critical Thinking, Cognitive Biases, Organizational Behavior, Learning and Development.
Dissertation title: The Predictive Validity of a Technology Enhanced Assessment Center Method for Personnel Selection Google Scholar Link
Research Interests: Efficiency gains in organizations including government, for profit and non-profit.
Previous Publications
Papadopoulos, E. (2020). BUSINESS AND SOCIETY TODAY: University Level Study. Kindle.
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Dr. Nadya Y. Patrick
Educational background: Ph.D. – Management: Leadership and Organizational Change
Subject matter expertise: Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Management, Organizational Change
Dissertation title: Generational Differences in the Level of Commitment in the U.S. Marine Corps (See here)
Research Interests: Leadership, organizational behavior, consulting, management, change management
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Prior Work Experience
Dr. Patrick has over 20 years of experience as an executive manager, operating in fast paced, high stress environments. She is skilled in collaborating at all levels within an organization to achieve business and mission objectives.
Dr. Chee Piong
Educational background: Ph.D in Business Admin. Concentrations In Advanced Accounting and Financial Management, Ph.D. in Management with Concentrations in Leadership and Organizational Change
Subject matter expertise: Management, Leadership, Accounting, Financial Management
Dissertation title: Servant leadership, team commitment, and perceived organizational support in the food services industry; Starbucks coffee as a veblen good: Perceived status enhancement, brand involvement and brand loyalty
Research Interests: Business, Management, Leadership, Accounting, Financial Management
Previous Publications
Piong, C. (2017). Leadership in the restaurant industry. Lambert Academic Publishing.
Piong, C. (2015). Perceived status enhancement, brand loyalty, and brand involvement. Journal of Brand Strategy, 3(4), 387-398.
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Edwin Quinn, Jr.
Educational background: PhD in Business Administration, Advanced Professional Graduate
Subject matter expertise: Management, Marketing
Dissertation title: Demographic differences in perceptions of leadership practices for department chairs and job satisfaction of faculty members at a historically black university.
Research interests: Leadership, Organizational Change, Management Functions, Job Satisfaction
Previous Publications
Quinn, E., Quinn, R. (2015). Culturally responsive marketing of Coach and Pepsi. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 5(2).
Quinn, E. (2014). The evolution of accounting theory in response to market changes. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 4(10).
Quinn, E. (2014). The complex relationship between corporate management, stakeholders and accounting. International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Science, 4(3).
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Joe Rice
Educational background: Ph.D. – Business Administration (Marketing Focus) and MBA-International Business
Subject matter expertise: Travel, Tourism, Culture, Communication, Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Motivation, Leadership.
Dissertation title: Why Do They Keep Coming Back? The Effect of Push Motives vs. Pull Motives, and Attribute Satisfaction on Repeat Visitation of Tourist Destinations
Research interests: Travel, Tourism, Culture, Leadership, Motivation
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Dr. Karen Robinson
Educational background: PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, MS in Organizational and Clinical Psychology, BA in Psychology
Subject matter expertise: Testing & Assessment, Human Resources, Organization Development, Psychology, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Research Design, Statistics & Measurement, Organizational Behavior / Motivation; Diversity & Inclusion
Dissertation title: The impact of individual difference on the relationship between employee perceptions of organizational justice and organizational outcome variables (See here).
Research Interests: Organizational Behavior / Motivation, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, Organization Change, Human Resources, Organization Development, Psychology, Leadership, Telecommuting, Diversity & Inclusion.
Previous Publications
Connell, J. B., Sorenson, R. C., Robinson, K. L., & Ellis, S. J. (2004, September). The birth of a
telecommuter selection instrument: results of a validation study. Proceedings from the International Telework Academy Workshop, Crete, Greece.
Robinson, K. L. (2004). The impact of individual difference variables on the relationship between organizational justice and organizational outcome variables [Unpublished dissertation]. Alliant International University.
Connell, J. B., Sorenson, R. C., Robinson, K. L., & Ellis, S. J. (2003, November). Identifying successful telecommuters. Proceedings from the International Association for Development of the Information Society International Conference: WWW/Internet 2003, Algarve, Portugal.
Sorenson, R. C., Connell, J. B., Robinson, K. L., & Ellis, S. J. (2003, October). Factors affecting the success of Telework: A collection of case studies. Proceedings from the International Conference on Advances in the Internet, Processing, Systems, and Interdisciplinary Research, Sveti Stefan, Montenegro.
Prior Work Experience
She also has over 20 years of practical experience in the areas of: Organization Development, Human Resources, Corporate Social Responsibility / ESG, Strategy & Leadership.
Dr. LaMont Rouse
Educational background: Ph.D. in Public Police & Administration. M.B.A. (Data Analytics)
Subject matter expertise: Organizational efficiency, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, Workplace Bullying, Organizational Trust, Change Management
Dissertation title: The Impact of Workplace Bullying on Health Care Workers
Research Interests: Quantitative research and Qualitative research on customer lifecycle and organizational behavior
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Dr. Moe Saouli
Educational background: Doctorate in Public Administration
Subject matter expertise: Business management, Marketing, Technology.
Dissertation title: Information technology utilization in mental health services (See here).
Research Interests: N/A
Previous Publications
Adeyemi, A. O., Saouli, M. A., & Sinha, B. (2018). Influence of call centers on emerging business models and practices. Asian Journal of Business and Management, 6(5), 44-52.
Saouli, M., Muqri, M., Shakib, J., & Muqri, H. (2016). An electrical and computer startup kit for fundamentals of engineering (FE) exam. ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. New Orleans, LA.
Saouli, M., Izuakor C., & Sinha, B. (2015). Analysis of ownership models and price fluctuations in retail gasoline industry. Asian Journal of Business and Management, 3(6), 449-459.
Stridh, P., Sinha, B., & Saouli, M. (2015). Household income levels as a driver of residential solar panel adoption. Asian Journal of Business and Management, 3(3), 201-209.
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Dr. Azi Sharif
Educational background: PhD Applied Sciences
Subject matter expertise: Entrepreneurship, Business, Fashion, Arts
Dissertation title: A Probabilistic Capital Budgeting Model for New Product Development under Stage-Gate Process
Research Interests: Entrepreneurship, Business
Previous Publications
Sharifzadeh, M., & Sharif, A. (2015). A Probabilistic Capital Budgeting Model for New Product Development under Stage-Gate Process; Journal: Accounting and Finance Research, 4(2).
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Sharif is the founder and CEO of FashWand. Dr. Sharif has held positions such as the executive director of a non-profit wildlife conservation, business consultant, lean size sigma black belt, program manager robotics, and a change manager.
Dr. Mohammad Sharifzadeh
Educational background: PhD in AMDS with Finance Specialization, MPhil in Management Science with Econometrics and Operations Research majors, BSc in joint honours Mathematics, Statistics, and Economics
Subject matter expertise: Research methodology and finance
Dissertation title: An empirical and theoretical analysis of capital asset pricing model (CAPM) (See here)
Research Interests: Most fields of corporate finance and investment analysis
Previous Publications
Opoku-Asante, K., Winful, E. C., Sharifzadeh, M., & Neubert, M. (2022). The relationship between capital structure and financial performance of firms in Ghana and Nigeria. European Journal of Business and Management Research, 7(1), 235-244. https://doi.org/10.24018/ejbmr.2022.7.1.1282
Elshqirat, M., & Sharifzadeh, M. (2018). Testing a multi-factor capital asset pricing model in the Jordanian stock market. International Business Research, 11(9), 13-22. https://doi.org/10.5539/ibr.v11n9p13
Hojat, S., & Sharizadeh, M. (2017). The impact of monetary policy on the equity market. International Journal of Applied Management and Technology, 16(1), 15-33. https://doi.org/0.5590/IJAMT.2017.16.1.02
Sharifzadeh, M. & Sharif, A. (2015). A probabilistic capital budgeting model for new product development under stage-gate process. Accounting and Finance Research, 4(2), 99–109. https://doi.org/10.10.5430/afr.v4n2p
Sharifzadeh, M., & Hojat, S. (2012). An analytical performance comparison of exchanged traded funds with index funds: 2002-2010. Journal of Asset Management, 13(3), 196–209.
Sharifzadeh, M. (2010). An empirical and theoretical analysis of capital asset pricing models [Unpublished dissertation]. Boca Raton Florida.
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Shaun A. Spath
Educational background: Doctorate in Business Administration (Data Analytics)
Subject matter expertise: Business Administration, Leadership, Management, and HRM
Dissertation title: Managers’ lived experience in cyberloafing within business organizations (click here)
Research interests: Cyberloafing, Business Management, Human Resource Management
Methodology background: Qualitative
Previous Publications
Spath, S. A., & Vengrouskie, E. (2022). Manager’s lived experience in cyberloafing within business organizations. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 8(3), 15-23. https://doi.org/10.18775/ijmsba.1849-5664-5419.2014.83.1002
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Dr. Javaid Syed
Educational background: PhD in Information Systems Technology, MA of Science in Education, BS in Computer Sciences, Diploma in Computer Systems Technology
Subject matter expertise: Cybersecurity, Big Data, Information Technology, Management, Strategic Planning, Operational Capabilities, Project Management and Startup Operations
Dissertation title: Explaining IT professionals’ organizational commitment based on age, gender, and personality trait factor (See here).
Research Interests: Information technology and business and services
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Syed, J. A., & Tappin, R. M. (2019). IT professionals’ personality, personal characteristics, and commitment: Evidence from a national survey. Canadian Journal of Computer and Information Science, 12(3), 58-71. https://doi.org/10.5539/cis.v12n3p58;
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Dr. Hamed Taherdoost
Educational background: PhD of Computer Science | MSc of Information Security
Subject matter expertise: Management Information Systems, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Technology Management
Dissertation title: Development of an Adoption Model to Assess E-Service Technology Acceptance
Research Interests: Management Information Systems, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Technology Management, Multi-Criteria Decision Making, Digital Transformation, Fintechnt
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1287. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031287
Taherdoost, H. (2022). Blockchain technology and artificial intelligence together: A critical review
on applications. Applied Sciences, 12(24), 12948.
Taherdoost, H. (2022). A critical review of blockchain acceptance models—Blockchain technology
adoption frameworks and applications. Computers, 11(2), 24. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-431X/11/2/24/pdf
Taherdoost, H. (2023). Non-Fungible tokens (NFT): A systematic review. Information, 14(1), 26.
https://doi.org/10.3390/info14010026
Taherdoost, H. (2023). Security and internet of things: Benefits, challenges, and future
perspectives. Electronics, 12(8), 1901. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12081901
Taherdoost, H. (2023). Smart contracts in blockchain technology: A critical review. Information,
14(2), 117. https://doi.org/10.3390/info14020117
Taherdoost, H. (2023). Towards nuts and bolts of conducting literature review: A typology of
literature review. Electronics, 12(4), 800. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12040800
Taherdoost, H. (2022). Understanding cybersecurity frameworks and information security
standards—A review and comprehensive overview. Electronics, 11(14), 2181. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11142181
Taherdoost, H., & Madanchian, M. (2023). Artificial intelligence and knowledge management:
Impacts, benefits, and implementation. Computers, 12(4), 72.
https://doi.org/10.3390/computers12040072
Taherdoost, H., & Madanchian, M. (2023). Artificial intelligence and sentiment analysis: A review
in competitive research. Computers, 12(2), 37. https://doi.org/10.3390/computers12020037
Taherdoost, H., & Madanchian, M. (2023). Blockchain-Based e-commerce: A Review on
applications and challenges. Electronics, 12(8), 1889.
https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12081889
Taherdoost, H. & Madanchian, M. (2023). Blockchain-Based new business models: A systematic
review. Electronics, 12(6), 1479. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12061479
Prior Work Experience
Apart from his experience in industry, he also has some achievements in academia. He has been a university lecturer from 2009 in three different parts of the world, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Beside on lectureship positions, he was a researcher at IAU for over 8 years. He has continued his path in teaching concentrating on research and development for over 13 years teaching to undergraduate students, postgraduates, and executive staff in different countries. He has also developed many R&D teams in different businesses inspiring project team members from various educational backgrounds to play effective roles in R&D teams.
Most recently, he was R&D Manager at Research Club, Malaysia, Mentor at Publons Academy & Vancouver Island University CETP program, and is Advisory Board of Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK, Head of R&D at Hamta Business Corporation & Quark Minded Technology Inc, and Senior Technical Consultant at Innotek Consulting Ltd, & CI Solutions Ltd and the Mentor at Futurpreneur Canada.
Dr. Hamed has been working with researchers from various disciplines and has been actively engaged in different research studies. His views on science and technology have been published in top-ranked scientific publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, Emerald, IEEE, IGI Global, Inderscience, Taylor and Francis and Dr. Hamed has published over 200 scientific articles in authentic peer-reviewed international journals and conference proceedings (h-index = 34; i10-index = 68; over 10,000 citations on Google Scholar; over 2.6 million reads and 4993 citations on ResearchGate; 142,165 downloads on SSRN till May 2023), 17 book chapters as well as 12 books in the field of technology and research methodology. He has been listed on the Stanford-Elsevier list of World’s top 2% of scientist by August 2021 and 2022 & ranked as 5th top SSRN Business Authors among world’s most-cited researchers till end of March 2023.
Dr. Claude B. Tanoe
Educational background: PhD
Subject matter expertise: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Impact analysis, Security Profile Management, Impact analysis, Project Management, Process Design & Improvement, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, IT Governance, Information security management
Dissertation title: Determining the effects of attrition on leadership competency and organizational effectiveness: A quantitative study (See here).
Research Interests: Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Project Management, Process Design & Improvement, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, IT Governance, Information security management
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Prior Work Experience
Dr. Sanaz Tehrani
Educational background: PhD in Engineering Management/Operation Research, MS in Industrial Engineering/ SCM& E-Business Technology, BA in Industrial Engineering/Safety Engineering
Subject matter expertise: Quantitative and Qualitative research or Mix Method, Case Study, Engineering Management, Operation Management, Human Factor and Safety Engineering, System Engineering, E-business, E- learning , Quality Assurance, Technology Management, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategy Management, Operation Research, Optimization, ERP, Lean SixSigma, QM, IT.
Dissertation title: PhD; Developing the optimization total service productivity model; MA; Optimization of lead time of raw material in automobile industry supply chain; Evaluation of productivity, BA; Health and safety in chemical industry: Case study (AYEGH PLASTIC CO.)
Research Interests: Human factors and safety management, environmental management, System Management, Operation research and optimization, Strategic Management, Quality Management ( Six Sigma), Operation Management, Management Information System, IT Project Management ( program management), E-business technology and security, Networking and communication, Financial markets, Reliability Engineering, Risk assessment, Application development, financial instruments and security analysis, corporate finance, econometric applications, management science methodologies, Quantitative and Qualitative (Mix methodology) models in business research and leadership effectiveness assessments and Case study.
Previous Publications
Tehrani, S. Z. (2016). Optimising the service productivity with operational strategic options (Doctoral dissertation, Multimedia University (Malaysia)).
Eskandarian, M., Marthandan, G., Malarvizhi, C. A., & Tehrani, S. Z. (2016). Quality in E-procurement success. International Journal of Management & Information Systems (IJMIS), 20(3), 73-86.
Tehrani, S. Z. (2008). Optimization of lead time in raw supplying material delivery in the automobile supply chain of Iran. Science and Research of Sharif University Journal.
Tehrani, S. Z. (2006) Auditing of logistic processes by six sigma. Proceedings from the 2nd International Conference of Logistics in Iran, Tehran.
Prior Work Experience
human factors and safety Engineering, environmental management, Data Analysis and Data scientist, Qualitative and Quantitative research analysis Leadership, Statistic, Logic design, manufacturing strategy, quality management, operation management, IT project management, management information systems, supply chain management and logistic technology, business, e-commerce, CRM, ERP, system analysis & design, and database management systems.
Serving on dissertation or thesis committees and 20 years of hands-on business experience and problem solver and advanced training in operations management, production, supply chain, logistic, Lean SixSigma, continuous improvement (Kaizen) and cost control, optimization, IT and E-business, Technology Management, project management, strategic decision making, e- Serving on dissertation or thesis committees.
She also has over 20 years of practical experience in; Medical, manufacturing ( Automobile and aircraft ), Chemical industry, Oil and Gas, High tech, Call center and contact center (CRM), service industry, consulting, Insurance, Finance and accounting, Non- profit Organizations.
Dr. Scot Trodick
Educational background: DBA in Information Systems
Subject matter expertise: Information Systems, Information Technology, Business, Computer Science
Dissertation title: Creativity enhancement of digital arts users: The effects of creative support system software in decision making
Research interests: Interactive communication, Technical innovation, Decision making
Methodology background: Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Methods
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Prior Work Experience
Dr. Brian Williams
Educational background: CAPELLA UNIVERSITY Minneapolis, MN Doctorate in Information Technology, April 2022
HAVARD VPAL Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age, June 2020
STRATFORD UNIVERSITY Falls Church, VA Master of Science in Software, June 2017
UNIVERSITY OF WALES Cardiff, Wales Bachelor of Science in Business Computing and Information Systems, April 2011
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMP Number – 3010586, Issued May 24, 2021
Subject Matter Expertise: Software Development, IT Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Health Information Technology, IT Project Management, Management in Information Systems, Business Process Re-Engineering, IT Leadership
Dissertation title: BENEFITS FROM ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD SYSTEMS ADOPTION AND USE IN SMALL HOSPITALS
Research interests: Technology Adoption and use, Enterprise IT Management, Emerging Technologies, Business Process Re-Engineering
Prior Work Experience
GEICO Software Engineer October 2017 – September 2024
Westcliff University Adjunct Professor, College of Technology and Engineering (COTE) April 2023 – Present
Cumberland University Adjunct Professor, Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business March 2024 – Present
Dr. Jennie Wong
Educational background: EdD in Institutional Management, Masters Degree in Business Administration, BA in Management, AA in Cultural Anthropology
Subject matter expertise: Human Resource Management, Business Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Behavior
Dissertation title: TBA
Research interests: Management, Leadership, Workplace Dynamics, Human Resources topics
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Dr. Ted S. Woodrow
Educational background: Master’s in Business Administration, DM-IST
Subject matter expertise: Computer graphics leadership, adult instruction, production consulting, system implementation, organizational re-engineering
Dissertation title: Quantitative, Descriptive Correlational Evaluation of Personal and Technological Resilience (See here)
Research interests: Technology, business, related societal ramifications
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Dr. Cynthia Worthen
Educational background: EdD Educational Leadership
Subject matter expertise: Organizational Leadership, Adult Learning, Leadership Development Dissertation title: Executive Women Public Administrators and Leadership Development
Research interests: Organizational development, organizational leadership, leadership development, strategic management
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Prior Work Experience
Dr. Cynthia Worthen is a Consultant and Adjunct Associate Professor. As a higher education administrator, she has served in the roles of Vice President Academic Affairs at Argosy University, Hawaii and Washington DC and Dean of Academic Affairs at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has presented at conferences in student academic success, diversity, and leadership.
Dr. Jinan Ziade
Educational background: PhD in Organization and Management, Master’s in Business Administration, BS in Information Systems, BA in Environmental Design
Subject matter expertise: Organizational leadership, Information System Technology, MENA culture, Digital economy, Corporate expansion strategy, Women entrepreneurship, Global diversity
Dissertation title: Relationship of cultural understanding and business success in the Middle East and North Africa
Research Interests: Research interests include knowledge of cross-cultural differences and leadership practices within global organizations and problem solving.
Previous Publications
Bateh, D., Dailey, L., Sussan, F., & Ziade, J. (2018). An etic approach to entrepreneurial ecosystems (EE) in Morocco and Egypt. SGE Conference, Washington D.C.
Ziade, J., Tanoe, C., & Daily, L. (2017). Challenges of Lebanese women entrepreneurs. ICSB 2017 Buenos Aires, Argentina. https://www.softconf.com/g/icsb2017/
Ziade, J. (2016). The relationship of cultural understanding and business success in the Middle East and North Africa. UOPX Abstract Journal.
Shaykhian, A., Ziade, J., & Khairi, M. (2016). How cultural understanding influences business success in Middle East and North Africa (MENA). ASEE. http://www.asee.org/public/conferences/64/papers/16037
Prior Work Experience
Dr. Ziade has 14 years of experience in the advertising and publishing industry at AT&T and has guided teams towards quality project delivery. She has extensive leadership experience in project planning, advertising, and marketing to improve productivity and meet customer demand. Dr. Ziade has several years of industry and consulting experience and also worked on diversity & inclusion (D&I) project for West Point to assist US Military Academy (USMA) stakeholders to develop the level of exploration to D&I.