Volunteers

Regional Coordinators  

Region 1 Coordinator 
Robert Park
Ivey Business School at Western University

Robert Park is a third-year PhD candidate at Ivey Business School at Western University, located in London, Ontario, Canada. His research focuses on digital platforms, especially on misinformation and unexpected or emergent digital platform uses and changes (i.e., drift). Robert reviews for various IS conferences and continues to seek opportunities to provide service to the community. He has presented a paper and acted as a CTO session moderator at the 2023 Academy of Management Annual Meeting. From prior to academia, Robert has broad IT experience garnered from his time in varied sectors, including government, telecom, web startups, IT services, and education.

Region 1 Coordinator 
Hrishitva Patel
The University of Texas at San Antonio

I am Hrishitva Patel, and my journey has been a diverse one, significantly shaped by my formative years at Udgam School. Udgam School provided me with a strong educational foundation that has played a pivotal role in my career. With this solid base, I pursued my B.Tech at SRM University Kattankulathur (KTR), delving into engineering. Building upon this, I completed a Master’s in computer science at SUNY Binghamton, diving into cutting-edge technologies and data-driven insights. Currently, I’m actively engaged in data analytics and machine learning, using my expertise to uncover valuable insights from complex datasets. I also am inclined towards its intersection with cyber security. Seeking continuous growth, I obtained an MBA at Western Governor’s University, honing my leadership skills and gaining insights into the business side of technology. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Systems at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), an opportunity that promises to further enrich my career, thanks in no small part to the foundation laid by Udgam School. Amidst my academic and professional pursuits, I’ve always cherished the creative outlet that art provides.

Region 1 Coordinator 
Abdul Nordeen
Kennesaw State University

I am a seasoned IT professional with 15 years of valuable industry experience under my belt. Throughout my career, I have acquired various certifications, including PMP, ITIL, and Scrum Master. Furthermore, I have distinguished myself as a certified consultant in SAP, Salesforce, and Google technologies. I take pride in my work, having collaborated with prestigious Fortune 500 companies such as Nestle, Avon Cosmetics, Mondelez, Arasco, and Betagro. Through my roles, I have successfully managed and led diverse teams, delivering exceptional results and driving organizational success. While pursuing my MBA, I had the idea of using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to improve the quality of work-life balance. Inspired by this vision, I made the conscious decision to embark on a Ph.D. journey at Kennesaw University, delving deeper into this transformative field. I am known for my fun-loving nature and appetite for learning. I am constantly on the lookout for the latest advancements in technology, keeping myself up-to-date to remain at the forefront of my field. My genuine passion for growth and innovation resonates with my friends and colleagues, who not only enjoy my company but also seek opportunities to collaborate with me.

Region 2 Coordinator 
Shariga Sivanathan
University of Münster

Shariga Sivanathan is a doctoral student in Information Systems at the University of Münster and a research associate at the Chair of Digital Innovation and the Public Sector. Her research focuses on digital platforms in healthcare, particularly in the care sector. She has published in the proceedings of ICIS and has reviewed for ECIS, AMCIS, and AOM. Additionally, she attended the ICIS 2023 Doctoral Consortium. She currently serves as a Regional Coordinator of the AIS Doctoral Student College and as the Lead Co-Chair of the Doctoral Student Corner for ICIS 2025.

Region 2 Coordinator 
Mamia Agbese
University of Jyväskylä

Hi, I’m Mamia Agbese, and I currently serve as the Regional Coordinator for Region 2 of the AIS Doctoral Student College. I’m studying at the University of Jyväskylä, and my research focuses on Trustworthy AI. I enjoy long walks, engaging in thought-provoking conversations, and meeting new people. If you would like to embark on a doctoral journey, my advice would be to establish a strong professional network early and actively engage with peers and mentors. Don’t be afraid of setbacks—every challenge is a chance to learn and grow. It’s also essential to prioritize self-care and make time for relaxation away from work to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Region 2 Coordinator 
Ariful Islam
University of Jyväskylä

Designing for people, caring for the planet. As a researcher in Responsible Digital Transformation at the University of Jyväskylä, I explore how AI, IoT, and cyber-physical systems can drive ethical and sustainable innovations. Passionate about bridging technology, sustainability, and society for a better digital future.

Region 2 Coordinator 
Panagiotis (Panos) Keramidis
Copenhagen Business School

Panagiotis is a third-year PhD candidate at Copenhagen Business School, Department of Digitalization. His research interests revolve around the business value of Artificial Intelligence in interorganizational settings. Through his studies he tries to shed light on how diverse stakeholders perceive, communicate and negotiate the business value of Artificial Intelligence, with a particular emphasis on the context of Business Process Management. He employs primarily qualitative research methods. His PhD program is part of the Digital Research Center Denmark (DIREC), which is supported by Innovation Fund Denmark and DCR Solutions.

Region 3 Coordinator 
Jiamei Sun
University of Queensland

Jiamei Sun is a second-year PhD candidate in the Department of Information Systems at the University of Queensland. Her research focuses on digital platform generativity, digital innovation, and business sustainability. Jiamei has presented her work at leading IS conferences, including AMCIS, ECIS, ACIS, and PACIS. Her paper on digital platform generativity received the Best Paper Award at ACIS2022. She has contributed to the academic community as a reviewer for conferences such as ACIS and ICIS, as well as academic journals. Since 2024, Jiamei has been actively involved in conference volunteer work, including serving as a session chair at PACIS 2024. She is enthusiastic about contributing to the student college, with a goal of fostering strong relationships between and providing support to doctoral students.

Region 3 Coordinator 
Jiaxin Wang
Nanjing University

Jiaxin Wang is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Information Resources Management at Nanjing University, enrolled in a combined master and doctoral program. His research interests include blockchain, cryptocurrency, open-source software, complex networks, and bibliometrics. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Science and Engineering from Donghua University. He has led and participated in national and provincial research projects. He has published several papers in top conferences such as WWW (CSRanking Top List), ICIS, HICSS, PACIS, CSWIM, and ICSF, as well as in journals like Journal of Intellectual Capital, Library and Information Knowledge, Computer Applications, and Computer Engineering. His work has received Best Paper Nominations at ICIS and HICSS, and won the Best Paper in Track award at ICSF. He served as a reviewer for the Journal of Intellectual Capital (SSCI Q1) and PACIS2025, and also participated in the peer review process for leading international conferences, including WWW2024, WWW2025, KDD2024, and HICSS-58.

Region 3 Coordinator 
Abhigyan Tiwari
Indian Institute Of Technology Roorkee

Abhigyan Tiwari is a second-year PhD student in the Department of Management Studies at IIT Roorkee and currently a research intern at TCS Innovation Labs, where he investigates the Intersection of synthetic data generation and sequential decision-making. He previously worked as a Systems Engineer at TCS on the Diligenta UK project, specializing in backend development, and also gained engineering experience at HAL. His research interests include generative AI, multimodal modeling, and agentic AI systems. He serves as a reviewer for ICIS, PACIS, and AMCIS. He is committed to advancing interdisciplinary research and fostering engagement within the IS doctoral community.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chairs (alphabetically)

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (PACIS 2025)
Ayushi Agarwal
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

With over 11 years of experience, Ayushi Agarwal is a research scholar in Information Systems at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), India. Her professional journey spans technology, operations, corporate training, and human resource management, where she has mentored individuals through targeted training. She began her career as a Software Engineer at Adobe and then joined Skiify. She has collaborated with AICTE and the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), India, as an expert and tech mentor for startups, delivering seminars on women entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, education, and employability. She has also contributed to national institutional rankings, working on ARIIA 2021 and NIRF 2022 under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. Her research interests include the dark side of AI, disruptive technologies, ethical technology impact, the metaverse, cybersecurity, and GenAI integration in the workplace for sustainability. She has presented her work at InCIS 2025, published in the proceedings of GIT, ICEGOV, and the peer-reviewed journal Transforming Government: People, Process, and Policy. Also, she has served as a reviewer for many conferences and journals. Passionate about technological innovation, she strives to drive meaningful change through her research.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (ECIS 2025)
Mahdi Bahadornia
University of Bern

Mahdi Bahadornia is a second-year doctoral researcher in the institute of Information Systems at the University of Bern, Switzerland. His research focuses on Conversational Agents, Responsible AI, Design Science, and Human-AI Collaboration. He is currently working on a research project sponsored by Swiss National Science Foundation in which users’ perceived fairness while interacting with AI-based voice assistants is investigated. Mahdi has published in ECIS, and in the peer-reviewed journal Philosophy of Management. He has reviewed for ECIS, ICIS, Business Process Management Journal, and Digital Business Journal.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (ICIS 2025)
Manon Berney
University of Neuchatel

Manon Berney is a third-year PhD candidate in Information Systems at the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Her research explores digital innovations to support social justice actions. She has published at premier conferences including CHI, ICIS, and AMCIS,  with work on digital nudges, eco-feedback, cyber vigilantism, online activism, and digital ethics. She is active in the academic community as a member of the CUSO Doctoral Board, Faculty Counsel representative, and through her teaching of Information Technology and Systems courses. She regularly contributes to research seminars and doctoral consortiums as a member of IEEE, ACM and AIS.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (AMCIS 2025)
Devina Chaturvedi
Indian School of Business

Devina Chaturvedi is a first-year doctoral student in Information Systems at Deakin University. Guided by a research ethos that blends rigor with real-world relevance, her research is focused on strategic and business value implications of IT investments. Her work has been published in the proceedings of premier conferences like ICIS and ECIS, earning nominations for Best Student Paper (ICIS 2024) and Best Conference Paper (ICIS 2023). Beyond research, she is deeply committed to contributing to the IS community – actively reviewing for top conferences, volunteering at academic events, and engaging in initiatives that foster scholarly collaboration and growth.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (ECIS 2025)
Himasmita Das
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Himasmita Das is a PhD Candidate in the Information Systems area at the Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India and a DAAD Fellow at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany. Her research focuses on the intersection of digital technologies and SMEs with special focuses on smartphone, digital platforms and digital public infrastructure. She has published her work in peer-reviewed journal and conferences and has served as a reviewer for conferences and journals. Her research interests include digital transformation, digital infrastructure, digital public goods, ICT4D. She served as a Regional Coordinator of the AIS Doctoral Student College in 2024, and Co-Chair of the Doctoral Student Corner at AMCIS 2024.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (ECIS 2025)
Nikolaj Krebs Pedersen 
IT University of Copenhagen

Nikolaj Krebs Pedersen is a second year doctoral student at the Digital Business Innovation section at the IT University of Copenhagen. His research centers around machine learning used to support clinical decision-making. His research interests include Machine Learning, Decision Support Systems, Data Analytics, Healthcare Analytics, and Healthcare Informatics. He is currently volunteering for the ECIS 2025 Doctoral Student Corner Co-chair.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (PACIS 2025)
Vladimir Nurbaev
National Cheng Kung University 

Vladimir Nurbaev is a second-year master’s degree student at National Cheng Kung University. He has published his work in conferences such as ICIS 2022, 2023, PACIS 2024, and ACIS 2023, and has served as a reviewer for ICIS, PACIS, ACIS, ECIS, and AMCIS. In 2024, he chaired the Doctoral Student Corner at PACIS and served as a regional coordinator. Passionate about FinTech, its ecosystems, digital social innovation, and cryptocurrencies, he seeks to meaningfully advance the Information Systems community.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (AMCIS 2025)
Temidayo Osatuyi  
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 

Temidayo Osatuyi is a fifth-year doctoral student in Information Systems at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on the intersection of AI and Ethics. Guided by a commitment to advancing knowledge in the IS domain, her work seeks to provide actionable recommendations for incorporating ethical considerations into the design and implementation of AI systems. She has served as a reviewer for academic journals and has published her research in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. She enjoys engaging with the academic community through collaborative initiatives and values opportunities to support emerging scholars.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (ICIS 2025)
Kimberley Pawlowski
Georg-August University Göttingen 

Kimberley Pawlowski is a first-year doctoral researcher and research associate at the Chair of Interorganizational Information Systems at the University of Göttingen, Germany. Her research focuses on the perception of generative AI and its impact on social dynamics. Before joining the University of Göttingen, she completed an M.Sc. in International Business Administration at Europa-Universität Viadrina and was a Visiting Research Scholar in Trustworthy AI & Data Security at the University of California, Berkeley.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (PACIS 2025)
Jie Ren
Nanyang Technological University Singapore

Jie Ren is a first-year doctoral student in the Information Technology and Operations Management (ITOM) program at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Her research interests encompass the future of work, digital transformation, the gig economy, and the impact of technology on organizational behavior. Jie has actively participated in various academic workshops and conferences, including ICIS 2024 and AOM 2025, where she contributed to discussions on emerging trends in IT and operations. She is passionate about leveraging technology to improve business processes and enhance decision-making.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (ICIS 2025)
Shariga Sivanathan
University of Münster

Shariga Sivanathan is a doctoral student in Information Systems at the University of Münster and a research associate at the Chair of Digital Innovation and the Public Sector. Her research focuses on digital platforms in healthcare, particularly in the care sector. She has published in the proceedings of ICIS and has reviewed for ECIS, AMCIS, and AOM. Additionally, she attended the ICIS 2023 Doctoral Consortium. She currently serves as a Regional Coordinator of the AIS Doctoral Student College and as the Lead Co-Chair of the Doctoral Student Corner for ICIS 2025.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (ICIS 2025)
Biju B Varghese
Rochester Institute of Technology

Biju Varghese is a second year doctoral student at the Saunders College of Business, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), NY. He has several years of experience in the industry prior to joining the PhD program at RIT. His current research projects are in the area of cybersecurity disclosure analysis, application of generative AI in cybersecurity and innovative approaches to cybersecurity training. He has presented his work at various conferences, including BizAI, and has published in the proceedings of AMCIS. Biju has reviewed for conferences and journals, including AOM CTO division, ICIS, AMCIS, PACIS, and Systèmes d'Information et Management (French Journal of Management Information Systems). He has served as the Co-Chair of the Doctoral Student Corner at AMCIS 2024.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (AMCIS 2025)
Beril Yapici
Copenhagen Business School

Beril is a PhD researcher at Copenhagen Business School, Department of Digitalization exploring Hybrid Work practices in terms of experience design from Human-Robot Interaction and organizational psychology perspectives. Beril’s research currently revolves around how technology can be used to motivate employees to engage and contribute during remote work.

She is an industrial designer who holds MSc in Technology, Design, and Innovation Management. Her thesis suggests a method that will enable the user to get maximum efficiency in using robots by establishing an accurate and effective interaction with the user of domestic service robots. Besides, as an interdisciplinary person, she has a pallet of interests from different disciplines, such as psychology, technology, organizational management, art, graphic design, illustration and market dynamics.

Get Involved
One of the key pillars of academic life is service. Below are some excellent opportunities to get engaged with the Doctoral Student College while building your service profile.
If you would like to get involved but are not sure how, we invite you to Contact Us to discuss your interests and how they might align with our current needs.
Discover Our Volunteer Opportunities:

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair

You and your co-chairs will be responsible for executing the Doctoral Student Corner at ECIS, PACIS, AMCIS, or ICIS. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow students and experienced scholars! Positions for 2025 are filled. Stay tuned for future opportunities!

Regional Coordinator You will be responsible for helping us to connect with doctoral students and early career scholars by supporting College initiatives within your region. Positions for 2025 are filled. Stay tuned for future opportunities!
Website & Social Media Coordinator You will be responsible for managing and supporting our online presence, including the official website and social media channels. Position for 2025 is filled. Stay tuned for future opportunities!


Our Past Volunteers

 

Shariga Sivanathan
University of Münster

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair

(ICIS 2024)

Hendrik Wache
Chemnitz University of Technology

ICN Business School

Region 2 Coordinator (2024)

Himasmita Das
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Region 3 Coordinator (2024), Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (AMCIS 2024)

Meenakshi Kolukuluri

IIM Tiruchirappalli

Region 3 Coordinator (2024), Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (PACIS 2024)

 

Mamia Agbese
University of Jyväskylä

Region 2 Coordinator (2024)

Robert Park
Ivey Business School at Western University

Region 1 Coordinator (2024)

Mahathi Koutha
University of North Texas

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair

(ICIS 2024)


 Maria Diaz

Florida International University

Region 1 Coordinator (2024)

Raghvendra Singh
University at Buffalo

Region 1 Coordinator (2024)

Biju B Varghese

Rochester Institute of Technology

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (AMCIS 2024)

Vladimir Nurbaev
National Cheng Kung University

Region 3 Coordinator (2024), Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (PACIS 2024) 

 

Yanpei Lin
University of Queensland

Website & Social Media Coordinator (2024), Region 3 Coordinator (2023), Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair

(ICIS 2023)

 

Yan Shi
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Region 1 Coordinator (2024), 
Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair
(ICIS 2024; PACIS 2023)

Eunyoung Kim
Florida International University

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (AMCIS 2024), Region 1 Coordinator (2023)

Nankyer Sarah Joseph

American University of Nigeria
Region 2 Coordinator (2023 & 2024)

Anna Lampi

University of Jyväskylä

Region 2 Coordinator (2023 & 2024), Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair
(ECIS 2024)

Kunal Rao

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Region 3 Coordinator
(2023 & 2024), Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (PACIS 2024)

Lucia Herrera 

University of Agder

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair 

(ECIS 2023)

 

Krishna Demawan

University of Queensland

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair 

(PACIS 2023)

 

Yusi Ma

Florida International Unversity

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair 

(AMCIS 2023), Region 1 Coordinator (2023)

 

Harsh Parekh

Louisiana State University

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair 

(ICIS 2023), Region 1 Coordinator and Website & Social Media Coordinator (2022 & 2023)

 

 Palesa Chuene

University of Witwatersrand

Region 2 Coordinator (2023)

 Grant Oosterwyk

University of Cape Town

Region 2 Coordinator (2023)

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Alexandru Munteanu 

West University of Timișoara

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair

(ECIS 2022)

Vipin Saini
National Sun Yat-sen University

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair 

(PACIS 2022), Region 3 Coordinator (2022)

Junyoung Park
Georgia State University

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (PACIS 2022)

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 Tanner Skousen
University of Georgia

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair

(ICIS 2022)

Jonilda Bahja
Virginia Tech University

 Region 1 Coordinator (2022) 

Wenting (Kayla) Jiang
Auburn University 

Region 1 Coordinator (2022)

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Emmanuel Okoro Ajah
American University of Nigeria

Region 2 Coordinator (2022)

Jenny Elo
University of Jyväskylä 

Region 2 Coordinator (2022)

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Sarah Hönigsberg

Chemnitz University of Technology
Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (ICIS 2020), AIS DSC Mentorship Program Task Force (2020)

Carol Lee
University of Massachusetts, Boston
 Doctoral Student Corner
Co-Chair (AMCIS & ICIS 2021)

Saima Qutab

University of Auckland
 Region 3 Coordinator (2023), Website & Social Media  Coordinator (2020-2021)