Dr. Md. Rakibul Hoque is a Professor of Management Information Systems at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. His distinguished career spans 17 years in the academic and research fields, with extensive teaching and research experience in Bangladesh, USA, China, and Brunei. Below are some key contributions and highlights of his career:
Key Contributions and Highlights
- Fulbright Visiting Scholar: Worked at Emporia State University, USA, under the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program.
- Extensive Teaching Experience: Taught courses such as Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Analytics, Database Management Systems, Electronic Commerce, System Analysis & Design, and Management Information Systems at BBA and MBA levels across various private and public universities.
- Executive Education: Involved in teaching various business management courses aimed at the professional development of company leaders and managers.
- Student Advisor and Committee Member: Served as a student advisor and member of various committees such as the Academic Syllabus Review Committee, Examination Committee, MBA (Evening) Program Committee, Journal Committee, and Computer Lab Automation Committee.
- Research Interests and Publications: Specializes in e-governance, technology adoption, ICT4D, e-Commerce, and mHealth. Published over 100 articles in indexed journals and presented papers at flagship conferences. According to Google Scholar, he has 6300 citations with an h-index of 36 and an i10-index of 67.
- International Research Collaboration: Worked on internationally funded research projects with institutions such as the Southern Cross University, University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute, Toyota Motor Corporation, Telecommunication Advancement Fund, Ministry of Education in China, King Abdulaziz University, WHO Collaborating Center on eHealth, Yunus & Shiiki Social Business Research Center, Kyushu University, The University of North Carolina, University of Southern Queensland, ADB, World Bank, UNDP and more.
- Multidisciplinary Academic: Worked in collaboration with researchers from USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, Malaysia, Ghana, and Saudi Arabia on various research projects.
- Government and Institutional Grants: Received special grants from the Government of Bangladesh, University of Dhaka, University Grants Commission (UGC), Grameen Communications, ICT Division, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Ministry of Finance, BANBEIS, and Rural Development Academy (RDA).
- Consultant and Policy Reviewer: Worked as a coordinator and policy reviewer for major ICT projects like a2i, EDGE and SEIP. Also served the Business Promotion Council (BPC) and other IT companies for capacity development.
- Professional Memberships: Active member of several prestigious organizations including the Association for Information Systems (AIS), Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), Asia eHealth Information Network, SAP University Alliance, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), IEEE, ACM SIGMIS, and more.
- Academic Background: Completed BBA and MBA from the University of Dhaka, MSc in Management and Information Systems: Change and Development from The University of Manchester, UK, with Distinction (Distance Learning), and PhD in Management Science and Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China under Chinese Government Scholarship.
- Supervision and Mentorship: Currently supervising three PhD students and two MPhil students at the University of Dhaka. Previously supervised two MPhil students and co-supervised three PhD students both domestically and internationally. Regularly supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Dr. Hoque’s contributions to the field of Management Information Systems, his extensive teaching and research experience, and his active involvement in international research collaborations demonstrate his significant impact and dedication to academic excellence. He aims to continue his career as a renowned academician and researcher, leveraging his extensive network and experience.
