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 Assistant Professor

Department of نظم معلومات ادارية

Faculty of Economics and Administration

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Phone: 6952000 Ext. 69662

Email: aowaidah@kau.edu.sa

Dr. ALMOAID A. OWAIDAH

 Assistant Professor

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Dr. Almoaid A. Owaidah

Assistant Professor | Researcher in Management Information Systems | Digital Innovation Advocate

Dr. Almoaid A. Owaidah is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Management Information Systems (MIS), with over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Owaidah is deeply committed to advancing the integration of emerging digital technologies into business and public service environments.

He holds advanced degrees in Computing and Information Systems from top universities in Australia and the UK, including a PhD in Computer Science from The University of Western Australia. His research interests span business process modelling, digital transformation, and the application of AI in crowd management and service optimization.

Dr. Owaidah has developed and delivered a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, mentored numerous graduate students, and led research initiatives focused on digital disruption and system innovation. His professional journey also includes industry experience in customer service and IT, enhancing his practical understanding of business environments.

Dr. Owaidah combines technical proficiency, instructional excellence, and a passion for digital progress to shape the future of MIS education and application.

Education

  • 2007

    Bachelor degree from Business Administration, MISFaculty of Economic & Administration , King Abdulaziz University, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2010

    Master degree from Dept. of Info. Technology & SystemsFaculty of Informatics, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, اســـتراليا

  • 2015

    Master degree from School of Computing ScienceFaculty of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, بريطانيا

  • 2022

    Doctorate degree from Computer Science and Software EngineeringEngineering and mathematical Science, The University of Western Australia , بيرث, اســـتراليا

Employment

  • 1900-1900

    , , , المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2006-2006

    Trainee at Customer services , Arab National Bank, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2007-2007

    Trainee at IT Department, Arabian Cement , جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2007-2010

    Assistant Teacher at BA & MIS Department, Faculty of Economic & Administration, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2011-2023

    Lecturer at MIS Department, Faculty of Economic & Administration, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2023-حاليا

    Assistant Professor at MIS Department, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

  • 2024-حاليا

    Member of the Curriculum Development Committee, Faculty of Economics and Administration, جدة, المملكة العربية السعودية

Research Interests

  • Decision Support Systems
  • E-Business
  • Wireless networks
  • Augmented Reality
  • Information systems and social networking
  • Contemporary technical topics
  • Crowd Management
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Scientific interests

Courses

Management Information Systems 270 MIS
Human Computer Interaction 373 MIS
Business Process Management 471 MIS
User-centred Service Design 606 MISE

Areas of expertise