Professor of Business Information Systems

Director of the Center for Business Analytics

John W. Snyder Faculty Fellow

Biography

Dr. Chen is an active researcher whose work has been published in reputable journals and other academic publication outlets, including:

• Information Systems Journal
• Information & Management
• International Journal of Information Management
• IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics
• Journal of Global Information Management
• DATA BASE
• Journal of Database Management
• Internet Research
• Communications of the Association for Information Systems
• Electronic Commerce Research and Applications
• International Journal of Medical Informatics

education

He has held various editorial positions on a variety of publications including editor-in-chief, associate editor and editorial board member at Behaviour & Information Technology, Information Resources Management Journal, International Journal of Information Systems and Change Management, Journal of Website Promotion, Communications of the ICISA, and several other academic publishers. He is a former Editor-in-Chief of the Communications of ICISA journal, and the president of the association. He has also given over 40 research presentations at several organizations and major conferences.

Awards and Recognition

• Best teaching award, Department of Business Information Systems
  

2006

2008

• University emerging scholar award, Western Michigan University
  

2007

• Best teaching award, Department of Business Information Systems
  

2011

• Best teaching award, Department of Business Information Systems
• U.S. Fulbright specialist roster
  

2013 2015

2017 2022

• Best research award, Department of Business Information Systems
  

2015

• Best research award, Department of Business Information Systems
• Outstanding research award, Haworth College of Business
• Outstanding research paper of the year, Internet Research Journal
  

2017 - present

• John W. Snyder Faculty Fellow
  

2019

• U.S. Fulbright specialist roster
  

2019 - 2023

• U.S. Fulbright specialist
  

education

• Ph.D., Business Computer Information Systems, University of North Texas, 2016
  
• MBA, General Management, Sharif University of Technology, Iran, 2012
  
• B.S., Computer Engineering, University of Isfahan, Iran, 2009
  

research interests

• Information assurance and cybersecurity
  
• Business analytics
  
• Electronic business
  

Associate Professor of Business Information Systems

Director of Business Analytics Graduate Program

teaching interests

• Business analytics and data sciences
  
• Information assurance and cybersecurity
  
• Data mining
  
• Artificial intelligence
  

Awards

• 2019, Best Faculty Teaching Award, Haworth College of Business
  
• 2019, Best Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Business Information Systems
  
• 2018, Best Faculty Research Award, Department of Business Information Systems
  

Biography

Dr. Reza Mousavi is an Associate Professor of Business Information Systems at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. He contributed to the fields of information assurance, cybersecurity, and business analytics. His dissertation delved into the role of web assurance mechanisms in e-commerce and social media contexts, providing valuable insights into the evolving digital landscape. Furthermore, Dr. Mousavi's research extends into business analytics, with a focus on social media analytics, driven by the online review performance in e-commerce platforms. As an educator and researcher, Dr. Mousavi's work benefits both academia and industry. His publications appeared in reputable journals, including:

• Decision Support Systems
  
• Communications of the Association for Information Systems
  
• Information Systems Frontiers
  
• Behavior & Information Technology
  
• Journal of Computer Information Systems
  
• Journal of Global Information Management
  

Chair of the Department of Business Information Systems

Professor of Business Information Systems

2017

• Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
  
• MBA, Virginia Commonwealth University
  
• BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
  

education

Awards and Recognition

teaching interests

• Business programming
  
• Business database applications
  

Haworth College of Business Service Award

Biography

Dr. Muhammad Razi is the chair of the Department of Business Information Systems and professor of computer information systems. He joined WMU in 2000.

His scholarly interests include relational and non-relational databases, ERP Systems, and software application and adaptation.

Prior to joining WMU, Razi worked as a software developer and an IT consultant for several years. He has 22 years of teaching experience at the Haworth College of Business and worked as the associate chair of the department from 2018 to 2022. His work has been published in numerous academic journals including:

• Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education
  
• Expert Systems with Applications
  
• American Journal of Business
  
• International Journal of Accounting Information Systems
  
• Information Management & Computer Security
  
• Journal of Information Technology Theory and Application
  
• Journal of Small Business Strategy
  

education

• Ph.D., Computer Science and Information Systems, University of Colorado Denver, 2016
• MBA, Information Systems and Finance, University of Toledo, Ohio, 2007
• Bachelor of Engineering, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India, 2005
  

Bidyut Hazarika

research interests

• IT Innovation
  
• Business Analytics
  
• Internet of Things
  
• Entrepreneurship
  
• Human Computer Interaction
  
• Social Media
  

Associate Professor of Business Information Systems

teaching interests

• Business Analytics
  
• User Experience Design
  
• eCommerce
  
• Artificial Intelligence
  
• Software Development
  

• European Social Fund
  
• Haenicke Institute of Global Education
  

Biography

Dr. Hazarika is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Information Systems at Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University. His research has been published in various reputable journals and other academic outlets including:

• Computers in Human Behavior
  
• Journal of Global Information Management
  
• Industrial Management & Data Systems
  
• Behaviour & Information Technology
  

In addition, he has published multiple book chapters on eCommerce and Machine Learning Techniques. Dr. Hazarika is also the mini-track chair of Digitization and Strategic IT-enabled capabilities in Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) since 2016 He has been the invited speaker at various national and international organizations and has presented at several major conferences. At WesternMichigan University, he is the undergraduate program coordinator for the Business Analytics major.

Awards and Recognition

• 2020 – Emerging Scholar Award, Haworth College of Business, Western Michigan University
  
• 2020 - Best Service Award, Department of Business Information Systems
  
• 2020 – Best Emerging Scholar Award, Department of Business Information Systems
  
• 2021 – Best Teaching Award, Department of Business Information Systems
  
• 2019, 2021 – Best Research Award, Department of Business Information Systems
  

education

• Ph.D., Information Systems, University of North Carolina
  
• M.S., Industrial Engineering, Sharif University of Technology
  
• B.S., Industrial Engineering, Sharif University of Technology
  

Research interests

Mohammad Daneshvar Kakhki

• Information systems strategy
  
• Business value of information systems
  
• Business analytics
  

Assistant Professor of Business Information Systems

teaching interests

• Business Analytics
  
• Project Management
  

Biography

Mohammad Daneshvar Kakhki is an assistant professor of information systems in Western Michigan University's Department of Business Information Systems. He has nine years of professional experience primarily in the areas of IT, logistics and supply chain management. In these positions, he worked in the automotive, banking, food and beverage, and medicine industries.

Kakhki's research is focused on applications of business intelligence and analytics in improving performance of supply chains. He has published peer-reviewed academic publications in journals, including Information & Management, Journal of Electronic Commerce Research, and Communications of the Association for Information Systems. He holds a Ph.D. in information systems from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and master of science and a bachelor of science degrees in industrial engineering from Sharif University of Technology.

education

• Ph.D., Business Information Systems, University of South Florida
  

Research interests

• Artificial Intelligence in healthcare
  
• IT policy
  
• Information exchange
• Entrepreneurship
  

Assistant Professor of Haworth College of Business

teaching interests

• Programming for data analytics
  
• Business application development
  
• Applied analytics foundations
  

Dr. Utkarsh Shrivastava, is an assistant professor at the Haworth College of Business, Western Michigan University. With a Ph.D. in Information Systems and Decision Sciences from the University of South Florida, Dr. Shrivastava specializes in Business Analytics and boasts a diverse range of expertise in machine learning, econometric modeling, and business application development.

Dr. Shrivastava's research focuses on cutting-edge areas, including Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, IT policy, information exchange, and entrepreneurship. He has made noteworthy contributions to his field by investigating the use of AI for patient triaging, analyzing the impact of privacy regulations on health information exchange, and exploring the potential of ICT to foster new businesses and curb corruption.

Dr. Shrivastava's research has been widely published in top-tier peer-reviewed journals, including several A* and A outlets on the ABDC journal list. In recognition of his innovative work in applying AI to healthcare, he holds a US patent. Dr. Shrivastava's academic excellence extends beyond his research contributions, as he has also served as an editor for international journals and chaired various international gatherings.

Biography

education

Ph.D., Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh

Research interests

• Data fusion, Data mining,
  
• Database management,
  
• Human computer interaction, Human factor
  

teaching interests

Associate Professor

• Programming for data analytics
  
• Business application development
  
• Project Management
  

Dr. Julian Lee is an Associate Professor with expertise in a variety of areas related to data and computer science. She received Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, where she focused on specialties such as data fusion, data mining, database management, human computer interaction, and human factor.

Dr. Julian Lee's research interests are diverse, spanning various aspects of data science, including data mining, database management, and human-computer interaction. She is passionate about exploring the ways in which data can be used to solve complex problems and uncover valuable insights.

As an educator, Dr. Julian Lee is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and expertise. Her teaching interests include programming for data analytics, business application development, and project management. She is committed to helping students develop the skills they need to succeed in the ever-evolving world of data science and technology.

Biography