Mahfooz Ahmed

Research Fellow

ACADEMIC PROFILE

Interdisciplinary research fellow in Information Science with expertise in open science, research data management, and digital innovation. Experienced in providing research support, training, and academic supervision across local and international academic and industrial settings. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, research capacity development, and the promotion of technology-driven research practices and knowledge sharing.

ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

International Islamic University Malaysia (Part-time)
February 2025 - February 2026
  • Conducted research in information science, data governance, and digital knowledge management.
  • Collaborated with academic and industry partners on research and innovation projects.
  • Contributed to research publications in Q1 and Q2 indexed journals.
  • Supported research proposal development, grant applications, and postgraduate mentoring in research methods and academic writing.

Research Fellow

Gulf University, Sanad 26489, Kingdom of Bahrain (Part-time)
March 2025 - March 2026
  • Supported the production of research publications and academic outputs aligned with regional priorities.

Research Assistant

International Islamic University Malaysia (Part-time)
July 2020 - May 2024
  • Assisted with teaching, assessments, and student supervision in information science and research methods.
  • Supported research projects, including survey design, data analysis, and report writing.
  • Conducted training workshops on research writing and data analysis tools.

EDUCATION RECORDS

Doctor of Philosophy (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 AND COMPETENCIES

  • Data analysis and visualisation
  • Web and database programming
  • Machine learning and artificial intelligence
  • Business intelligence and information systems
  • Emerging technologies (IoT, Blockchain)

Others

  • HTML/CSS
  • WordPress
  • SQL
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • Koha/DSpace
  • WordPress

Certifications

  • Microsoft Certified Professional
  • CompTIA A+
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • SQL and Relational Databases
  • Graduate Certificate in Management
  • Advanced Course in Maqasid Methodology
  • Islamic Economics and Finance
  • Mediation and Conflict Resolution

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Delivered over 10 physical and online workshops and training sessions.
  • Supervised and mentored more than 10 master’s and 5 PhD students.
  • Published over 10 Scopus and WoS-indexed journal articles.
  • Presented at more than 10 local and international academic conferences.
  • Awarded the NAMA Summit Research Grant (2023) worth RM4,500 for research on innovation and social development in higher education.
  • Served as a Technical Program Committee (TPC) member for the 2nd International Conference on Human-Centric Business Management Systems and Services, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Contributed to the development of the textbook titled: Scientific Research and Discoveries Based on the Understanding of Qur’an and the Universe, sponsored by International Institute of Islamic Thought and published by IIUM Press.

Language

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

Interests

  • Traveling
  • Driving
  • Reading
  • Cooking

REFEREES

  • Available upon request.