Mahfooz Ahmed

Research Fellow

Profile Summary

Library and Information Science scholar specialising in open science, research data management, and scholarly communication . Demonstrates expertise in cross-disciplinary and international research collaboration , with multiple Q1–Q2 SCOPUS/WoS-indexed publications contributing to transparency, data reuse, and digital innovation in scholarly ecosystems.

Professional Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

International Islamic University Malaysia (Part-time)
February 2025 - Present
  • Leading funded research projects on open science, research data sharing, and institutional knowledge systems.
  • Co-author of over ten SCOPUS and Web of Science-indexed journal articles (Q1–Q2) on digital research ecosystems and information policy.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and industry partners to strengthen open-data culture and reproducibility frameworks in higher education.
  • Contributing to proposal development and grant writing for institutional research innovation initiatives.
  • Mentoring postgraduate students in academic writing, data management, and methodological design.

Research Fellow

Gulf University, Sanad 26489, Kingdom of Bahrain (Part-time)
March 2025 - Present
  • Conducting high-impact research aligned with Gulf University’s strategic agenda in digital innovation, education, and information systems.

Research Assistant

International Islamic University Malaysia (Part-time)
July 2020 - May 2024
  • Assisted in quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation for faculty projects.
  • Supported teaching, lecturing, and supervision of students in information science research methods.
  • Provided training sessions on research management and analysis tools, including RStudio, SmartPLS, and SPSS, to enhance research capacity and data-driven decision-making.

Education

PhD in Library and Information Science

International Islamic University Malaysia
June 2021 – May 2024

Thesis: An open science model for research data management at Malaysia’s National Institutes of Health.

Focus areas:

  • Open Science
  • Research Data Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Institutional Repositories

Master of Library and Information Science

International Islamic University Malaysia
February 2019 – April 2021

Dissertation: Readiness toward the implementation of open science initiatives in Malaysian comprehensive public universities.

Bachelor of Library and Information Science

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
November 2011 – February 2016

Final-year project: Automated clinic record management system: A case study of Ahmadu Bello University Sickbay.


Selected Publications

Ahmed, M., Roslina Othman, Muhd Zulfadli Hafiz Ismail, Adamu Abubakar Ibrahim, & Ali Haji. (2025). Embracing open science: understanding data sharing practices, benefits, and challenges at the Malaysian National Institutes of Health. Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science, 30(2), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.22452/mjlis.vol30no2.1 (WoS/SCOPUS Q2)

Ahmed, M., Al-Riyami, S. N., Husain, W. R. B. W., Juhdi, N. B., Al-Shuwaikh, F., & Haji, A. (2025). Examining the moderating effect of perceived government support on e-business adoption among Omani SMEs. International Journal of Information Management Data Insights, 5(2), 100378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jjimei.2025.100378 (SCOPUS Q1)

Ahmed, M., Othman, R., & Noordin, M. F. (2025). Factors influencing open science participation through research data sharing and reuse among researchers: A systematic literature review. Knowledge and Information Systems, 67, 2801–2853. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10115-024-02284-3 (SCOPUS/WoS Q1)

Ahmed, M., Al-Hussaini, A. I. S., & Ibrahim, A. A. (2025). Factors influencing the intention to use the Nigerian central bank digital currency (E-Naira) among Nigerian retailers. Journal of Financial Services Marketing, 30, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41264-024-00294-4 (SCOPUS/WoS Q2)

Hamzah, H. A., Abu Seman, M. S., & Ahmed, M. (2025). The impact of artificial intelligence in enhancing online learning platform effectiveness in higher education. Information Development, 41(3), 794–810. https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669251315842 (SCOPUS/WoS Q2)

Ahmed, M., Ahmed, B., Saleh Al-Hussaini, A. I., Kuyateh, A., & Dupe Ayesha, A. (2024). The effect of academic librarians’ trust and relationships on knowledge-sharing practices: A theory of planned behaviour approach. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/09610006241279477 (SCOPUS/WoS Q1)

See Google Scholar for an up-to-date publications list.

Skills

Research and Data Analytics Skills

  • Systematic literature review
  • Bibliometric analysis
  • Data modeling using SmartPLS, SPSS, RStudio, NVivo
  • Research data management and open science frameworks
  • Academic writing and scholarly publishing

Digital and Professional Skills

  • Programming (Python, SQL, HTML/CSS)
  • Data visualization (Power BI, Excel)
  • Cloud computing (Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure)
  • Grant proposal writing and project management
  • Research coordination and academic supervision

Others

  • DSpace
  • Fedora
  • EPrints
  • Koha
  • Evergreen
  • OpenBiblio
  • WordPress

Certifications

  • Microsoft Certified Professional
    Microsoft
    2009
  • Cybersecurity
    Coursera Instructor Network
    2025
  • Advanced Course in Maqasid Methodology
    Maqasid Institute
    2023
  • Graduate Certificate in Management
    Nigerian Institute of Management
    2017
  • Islamic Economics Winter Course
    IPB University Bogor, Indonesia
    2025
  • Mediation and Conflict Resolution
    Hokama Peace Academy
    2021

Awards

  • NAMA Summit Research Grant (2023)
    Awarded RM 4,500 for research on innovation and social development in higher education.

Language

  • Hausa and Yoruba (Native)
  • English (Professional)
  • Arabic (Professional)

Interests

  • Traveling
  • Driving
  • Reading
  • Cooking