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Mahdi Abouei

Mahdi Abouei

Assistant Professor
DepartmentInformation Technology Management
EducationMBA, PhD
Areas of ExpertiseBig Data Analytics and AI Implementation, Human-AI Interaction, Online Communities

Overview

Mahdi joined Toronto Metropolitan University as an Assistant professor of Information Technology Management at Ted Rogers School of Management. Before that, he received his PhD in Business Administration (Information Systems) from DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, where he defended his PhD thesis on “Data Science Professionals’ Innovation with Big Data Analytics Technologies.” He also has a Master of Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

Mahdi’s primary research focuses on using and implementing big data analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence, in organizations and broader society. He further researched user behavior in online communities. Along with his research, Mahdi has shown excellence in academic teaching, being Awarded the Best Instructor during his PhD studies for his teaching effectiveness and innovative teaching approach. Mahdi also has work experience as a business strategist and IT project manager at a management consulting company, where he led multiple projects.

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Select Research and Professional Contributions

Research and Professional Contributions 
Mahdi Abouei, Yufei Yuan (ICIS 2023). Citizens’ Support for AI Security Surveillance Systems: A Social Exchange Perspective (external link) . International Conference on Information Systems.
Mahdi Abouei, Kimia Ansari, Maryam Ghasemaghaei, (AMCIS 2023). The Impact of Use of Big Data-Driven Systems on Decision-Makers’ Power (external link) . Americas Conference on Information Systems.
Kimia Ansari, Mahdi Abouei, Maryam Ghasemaghaei, (AMCIS 2023).  How Does AI-Work Interaction Affect Individuals Behavior? The Role of Appraisals (external link) .
Mohsen Javdan, Mahdi Abouei, Kimia Ansari, (AMCIS 2023). Social Media Addiction Among Immigrants: A Sense of Belonging Perspective (external link) .
Kimia Ansari, Mahdi Abouei, Maryam Ghasemaghaei, (2023). The Impact of AI-Work Interaction on AI Aversion (external link) . Pre-ICIS SIGDSA Symposium.
Mahdi Abouei, Maryam Ghasemaghaei, (2020). Data Analysts’ Commitment to the Implementation of Big Data Analytics: A Cognitive Appraisal Perspective (external link) . Pre-ICIS SIGDSA Symposium.
Mahdi Abouei, Francesca Dal Mas, (2019).  (PDF file) Knowledge Management and Stakeholders Participation in a Public Organization: Case of an Urban Regeneration Company (external link) . 5th European Conference on Knowledge Management.

Course code Course title
ITM 102 Business Information Systems, Toronto Metropolitan University
(Fall 2024 & Winter 2025) 

  • Best Research Paper Award Nomination
    by the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2023)
  • The Best PhD Student Instructor Award,
    DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University (2022)
  • Academic Leadership Award,
    DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University (2021)
  • Certificate of Merit,
    The 5th Knowledge Management and Intellectual Capital Excellence Awards, Lisbon, Portugal (2019)