Syed Alam | Information Technology Usage | Digital Marketing Research Excellence Award

Syed Alam | Information Technology Usage | Digital Marketing Research Excellence Award

Assoc Prof Dr Syed Alam, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia

Throughout his illustrious career, he has been recognized for his remarkable contributions to academia and research. Notably, in 2018, he received the Best Presenter Award at the 2nd Asia International Multidisciplinary Conference held at UTM. With a Ph.D. in Electronic Commerce from Multimedia University Malaysia, his educational journey reflects his commitment to excellence in his field.

Education:

He holds a rich educational background, including a Ph.D. in Electronic Commerce from Multimedia University Malaysia, which he completed in January 2005. Prior to that, he obtained a Master of Commerce (M. Com) in Marketing from Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, in 1987. He furthered his academic pursuits with two more M. Com degrees, specializing in Finance & Banking in 1995 and Management in 1998, both from Rajshahi University. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) with Honours in Marketing from Rajshahi University in 1986. Alongside his formal education, he completed four compulsory courses for the Ph.D. program at the University Utara Malaysia, covering Philosophy of Science & Epistemology, Seminar in Management, Research Methods, and Information Technology in Research. With a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Hons) with a focus on Marketing and a Master’s degree in Commerce with a specialization in Marketing, he possesses a solid foundation in business and marketing principles, complemented by his extensive academic journey and research endeavors.

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Honors and Awards:

He has garnered recognition and accolades throughout his career for his outstanding contributions in academia and research. In 2018, he was honored with the Best Presenter Award at the 2nd Asia International Multidisciplinary Conference hosted by UTM. His expertise and scholarship were further acknowledged in 2013 when he received the Best Author Award from Pearson Education Malaysia for publishing the acclaimed “Principle of E-Commerce” book. Prior to that, in 2011, he was bestowed with the Excellence Service Award at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), a testament to his dedication and commitment to academic service. One of his notable achievements includes receiving the Best Paper Award at The 2008 International Conference on e-Commerce, e-Administration, e-Society, and E-Education held in Bangkok, Thailand. These awards underscore his proficiency and leadership in the field of e-commerce and multidisciplinary studies. With a track record of excellence and recognition, he continues to make significant contributions to the academic community, shaping the landscape of research and innovation in his domain.

Publications:

  1. Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in halal food purchasing Cited By : 1506, Published By : 2011
  2. A study of job stress on job satisfaction among university staff in Malaysia: Empirical study Cited By : 756, Published By : 2009
  3. Is religiosity an important determinant on Muslim consumer behaviour in Malaysia? Cited By : 671, Published By : 2011
  4. ICT adoption in small and medium enterprises: An empirical evidence of service sectors in Malaysia Cited By : 534, Published By : 2009
  5. An empirical study of factors affecting electronic commerce adoption among SMEs in Malaysia Cited By : 406, Published By : 2011
  6. An empirical study of success factors of women entrepreneurs in southern region in Malaysia Cited By : 380, Published By : 2011
  7. Is religiosity an important factor in influencing the intention to undertake Islamic home financing in Klang Valley Cited By : 332, Published By : 2012
  8. Adoption of internet in Malaysian SMEs Cited By : 285, Published By : 2009
  9. The effect of human resource management practices on business performance among private companies in Malaysia Cited By : 281, Published By : 2009
  10. An investigation into the antecedents of customer satisfaction of online shopping Cited By : 271, Published By : 2010

Yu Pan | Information systems and digital marketing

Yu Pan – Leading Researcher in Information systems and digital marketing

Prof Yu Pan, a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, Academician/Research Scholar Shanghai International Studies University, China. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing Web Analytics and Metrics, specifically in Information systems and digital marketing into Social Media and Digital Marketing applications.

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👨‍🏫 Working Experience:

  • 2016-present: Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Dean of School of International Business Administration, Shanghai International Studies University, Director of the Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Science Applications
  • 2010-2016: Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Deputy Dean of School of Economics and Management, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
  • 2009-2010: Associate Professor, School of Business, East China University of Science and Technology

🎓 Academic Positions:

  • Adjunct Professor: Manchester Metropolitan University, Donghua University, Management School of Shanghai University
  • Affiliate Professor: ESC Rennes, France (top 15 in France, top 50 in Europe), Apr. 2010
  • Deputy Editor-in-Chief of “Shanghai Management Science” (2021)
  • Member of the Academic Committee of Shanghai International Studies University (2019)
  • Executive Director of China Information Economics Association (2019)
  • Member of the 7th Shanghai Intellectuals Association (2018)
  • Executive Director of China Information Systems Society (CNAIS) (2017)
  • Council Member, Technology and Innovation Management Professional Committee of China Management Modernization Research Association (2017)
  • Council Member, Shanghai Big Data Society Application Research Association (2017)
  • Member of the 5th Neuromanagement and Neuroeconomics Organizing Committee (2016)
  • Member of the Expert Advisory Committee of Hainan Information Association (2016)
  • Vice Chairman, Research Council of Neural Management and Neural Engineering, Academy of Management Science and Engineering (Dec. 2015)

📚 Publications:

Books:

  1. “Neuroscience Promotes the Development Trend of Management” (2020)
  2. “Government Suggestions for Enterprise Development After the Epidemic” in “Breakthrough” (2020)
  3. “Future Violence and National Governance—Facing New Threats from Robots, Viruses, Hackers and Drones” (2019)

Papers:

  1. “Telling the ‘bad’ to motivate your users to update: Evidence from behavioral and ERP studies” (2023)
  2. “Impulsivity-related right superior frontal gyrus serves as a biomarker of internet gaming disorder” (2023)
  3. “Neural evidence of face processing in social anxiety disorder: A systematic review with meta-analysis” (2023)

🔍 Research Grants:

  1. Shanghai Distinguished Professors Support Tracking Plan (Oriental Scholars), 2020-2023, 1 million yuan
  2. National Natural Science Foundation of China special project “Neuroscience-driven management decision-making and application innovation research,” 2020-2024, 2400000+600,000 yuan

🌐 Consulting Projects:

  1. “Digital Driven Integrated Marketing Project-Consumer Label Automatic Identification and Personalized Advertising Copy Generation Method Based on Consumer Behavior,” Leo Group Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Project Manager (2017)
  2. “Specific Evaluation on Channels, Customers, Overall Satisfaction in 2012,” China Telecom Corporation Limited Zhejiang Branch, RMB 1.23 million, Project Manager (2012)
  3. “Service evaluation comparing entity Shops and electronic channels in 2011,” China Telecom Corporation Limited Shanghai Branch, RMB 0.2 million, Project Manager (2011)
  4. “Research on entrepreneurial growth pattern in Socialist State-owned enterprises,” RMB 0.19 million, Major Member (2013)
  5. “Customer service comprehensive satisfaction evaluation program,” China Telecom Corporation Limited Hubei Branch, RMB 0.5 million, Major Participant (2011)

👥 Academic Meetings:

  • Shanghai Management Science Forum (2019): Chaired the “Neuroscience and Management” sub-forum and presented on “Neuroscience Promotes User Behaviour Research”
  • Management Science Annual Conference (2019): Keynote report on “Cognitive Neuroscience Promoting the Research and Development of Intelligent System User Behaviour”

🤝 Social Appointments:

  • Independent Director, Shanghai China Transmission Network Technology Co., Ltd. (2019)
  • Independent Director, Shenzhen Compton Technology Co., Ltd. (2019)
  • Independent Director, Beijing Datang Telecom Convergence Communications Technology Co., Ltd. (2015)