Region Coordinator – Lead

Abdul Noordeen

Kennesaw State University

I am a Ph.D. Candidate at Kennesaw State University, design science research focused on AI-RPA hyperautomation on employee productivity and work-life balance. With close to two decades of professional SAP experience, I have led large scale digital-transformation projects for fortune 500 companies, excellence in innovation, mentorship, and leadership.

As an AIS Doctoral Student College Region I (one)  I co-organized the 2025 webinar “Crafting Tomorrow’s Top Journals: Insights from Editors-in-Chief,” which drew nearly 500 participants with the top editors in North America. I had been in constant engaging communication and spirited collaboration through motivational posts such as “Locking In” and “Rejection Is Not a Full Stop, but a Comma, ICIS, results are out, what’s next “reflect his dedication to fostering connection, resilience, and growth.

Region Coordinator – Lead

Jiamei Sun

University of Queensland Business School

Jiamei Sun is a third-year PhD candidate in the Department of Information Systems at the University of Queensland Business School. Her research explores IT innovation, and AI-empowered digital innovation. She has presented her work at leading Information Systems conferences, including AMCIS, ECIS, ACIS, and PACIS, and her paper on digital platform generativity received the Best Paper Award at ACIS 2022. Jiamei actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer for ACIS, ICIS, and academic journals, and has been deeply involved in conference service and doctoral community initiatives. Since 2024, she has served as a PACIS 2024 Session Chair, Regional 3 Coordinator for the AIS Doctoral Student College, and representative of the 2025 Doctoral Student Hangout. She is passionate about building a vibrant and inclusive doctoral community and aims to strengthen connections and provide meaningful support to doctoral students across regions through her continued involvement with the AIS Doctoral Student College.

Region 1 Coordinator

Arash Zarfsazi

Baruch College, City University of New York

Arash Zarfsazi is a PhD student in Information Systems at Baruch College, City University of New York. His research focuses on cybersecurity, with particular emphasis on system complexity and organizational data breaches. He is interested in understanding how firms’ technological environments shape cyber risk and security outcomes. Arash has served as a reviewer for ECIS and AMCIS, reflecting his active engagement with the Information Systems research community. He looks forward to contributing to and learning from the AIS Doctoral Student College. 

Region 1 Coordinator

Setareh Seraj

Baruch College, City University of New York

Setareh Seraj is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in Information Systems at Baruch College. Her research examines the societal impact of technology, with a focus on how digital transformation shapes human behavior and economic outcomes. Her current work employs diverse empirical methodologies—including econometric analysis, as well as field and natural experiments—to study how individuals adapt to stress and shifting labor market dynamics in digital environments. Her broader research agenda spans AI-driven digital integration, entrepreneurship, and the future of work, particularly job transformation in technology-mediated contexts. Setareh holds an M.B.A. and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) in Tehran, Iran. She has served as a reviewer for HICSS and AMCIS and has attended CIST and WISE.

Region 2 Coordinator

Ariful Islam

University of Jyväskylä

Designing for people, caring for the planet. As a doctoral 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.

As a Regional Coordinator for AIS DSC, I work to connect and support the sustainability and computing community across the region — fostering dialogue, collaboration, and impact-driven research.

Always open to conversations, collaborations, and new ideas at the intersection of technology and sustainability.

Region 3 Coordinator

Abhigyan Tiwari

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee

Abhigyan Tiwari is a third-year PhD candidate in Information Systems at the Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. His research examines the socio-technical dimensions of Generative AI development, with a focus on multimodal modeling and agentic AI systems, particularly in the context of developer ecosystems and emerging AI practices. Prior to his doctoral studies, he worked as a Systems Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on the Diligenta UK project, where he specialized in backend development. He also gained engineering experience at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Abhigyan has contributed to research in Information Systems and AI, with publications in IEEE conference proceedings, and has presented his work at InCIS 2026. He actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer for leading Information Systems conferences, including ICIS, AMCIS, ECIS, SAIS, InCIS and HAI. As a Regional Coordinator for the AIS Doctoral Student College, he is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative doctoral community, facilitating knowledge exchange, and strengthening regional engagement among emerging Information Systems scholars.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (PACIS 2026)

Akhilesh Das

Indian Institute of Technology – Roorkee (IIT-R)

Akhilesh Das is a third -year doctoral researcher at the Department of Management Studies (DoMS) in the area of Information Science(IS) at the Indian Institute of Technology – Roorkee (IIT-R), India. His research focuses on AI Governance, Ethics & Guardrails, and related AI, Data Science/Analytics areas. He has published in the proceedings of DEXA, AMCISS, IFIP, PASCIS, and InCIS, and in the peer-reviewed journals - Taylor & Francis, AIS Journals. He has reviewed for IFIP, InCIS and attended the InCIS 2026 Conference. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management – Ahmedabad (IIM-A), India, and has two decades of corporate experience. He actively contributes to teaching (part-time/guest faculty), research, advisory, and academic collaborations within the Information Systems global community.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (ECIS 2026)

Christiane Ernst

University of Innsbruck, Austria

Christiane Ernst is a third-year doctoral researcher in the Department of Information Systems, Production, and Logistics Management at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. She holds a BSc in Computer Science (focus on cyber security and software quality) and an MSc in Information Systems. Her research uses quantitative and mixed-methods approaches to examine human-algorithm interaction, including algorithm aversion, trust calibration, reliance on algorithmic advice, and interventions that support appropriate use of algorithmic systems. Her work appears in the proceedings of ICIS, ECIS, WI, and NeuroIS, and in the peer-reviewed journal Electronic Markets. She reviews for ECIS, ICIS, HICSS, WI, MuC, and the journals ISJ, I&M, and BISE.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (AMCIS 2026)

Fardin S. Khan

Louisiana State University

Fardin S. Khan is a PhD student in Information Systems at Louisiana State University. His research focuses on AI adoption, AI governance, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled organizational resilience, particularly within sectors such as healthcare and finance. He holds an MS in Business Analytics and Information Management from University of Delaware, an MBA in Finance, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Professionals. His professional background includes leading national digital transformation initiatives involving fintech, healthcare, and cybersecurity systems. He also teaches undergraduate analytics courses and actively contributes to the Information Systems research community through conference presentations and academic service.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (PACIS 2026)

Intan Sartika Eris Maghfiroh

Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia

Intan Sartika Eris Maghfiroh is a lecturer in the Information Systems Department at the Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia. She is currently in the first year of pursuing a PhD through a joint doctoral program between Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Indonesia, and Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia. Her research focuses on Business Process Management, IS project management, and sustainable information systems. She holds an MBA from Kobe University, Japan, under the MEXT scholarship. She actively contributes to teaching, research, and academic collaborations within the Information Systems global community.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (ICIS 2026)

Kimberley Pawlowski

University of Göttingen

Kimberley Pawlowski is a second-year doctoral student and research associate at the University of Göttingen. Her research focuses on user–AI collaboration and the social implications of generative AI use. Kimberley served as a Co-Chair for the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. She also spent time as a visiting researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, where she engaged in research related to AI integration in organizations.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (AMCIS 2026)

Mathilda Oladimeji

Louisiana State University (LSU)

Mathilda Oladimeji is a doctoral student in Information Systems at Louisiana State University (LSU). She holds a Master of Business Administration from LSU in 2024 and has been recognized with several competitive awards, including the Oskar Morgenstern Fellowship for scholars trained in quantitative methods and the Shell - LSU Summer Research Fellowship. Her research currently focuses on human behavior, technology adoption and use. She has served as a reviewer for IJIM and has published in AMCIS and ICIS proceedings

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (ECIS 2026)

Paul Ajiro

University of Ghana, Legon

Paul Ajiro is a first year PhD student in Information Systems at the University of Ghana, Legon. His research focuses on digital finance, virtual assets, cryptocurrency regulation, and the governance of emerging digital technologies. His work examines how regulatory frameworks interact with technological innovation within evolving financial ecosystems. He holds an MSc in Information Systems from the University of Portsmouth and has over six years of industry experience in the technology sector in Ghana. He is also the founder of an IT company that delivers digital solutions for businesses. Alongside his doctoral studies, he works as an IT personnel at the Ghana Maritime Authority and mentors young people interested in technology careers. He aims to contribute to teaching and research within the global Information Systems community.

Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair (AMCIS 2026)

Ruilin Wang

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Ruilin Wang is a third-year Ph.D. student in Management Information Systems at the Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell. His research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, educational technology, and behavioral cybersecurity. In particular, he studies how AI-driven learning environments and cybersecurity awareness training influence users’ motivation, engagement, and security-related decision-making. Drawing on theories from behavioral science and information systems, his work examines how technology-mediated interventions shape user behavior and learning outcomes. His broader research interests include human–AI interaction, digital learning systems, and the design of effective cybersecurity training in organizations.

Website & Social Media  Coordinator

Devina Chaturvedi

Deakin University

Devina Chaturvedi is a doctoral candidate in Information Systems at Deakin University. Her research blends academic rigor with practical relevance, focusing on the strategic and business value implications of IT investments, particularly in emerging economy contexts. Her work has been featured in premier conference proceedings such as ICIS and ECIS, earning nominations for Best Student Paper at ICIS 2024 and Best Conference Paper at ICIS 2023. Before commencing her doctoral studies, she worked as a Research Associate at the Indian School of Business and in climate and sustainability consulting at KPMG India. Devina is also deeply involved in the Information Systems community through conference reviewing, academic volunteering, and service roles, including Doctoral Student Corner Co-Chair for AMCIS 2025 and Mini-track Co-Chair for AMCIS 2026.