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Waqas Ahmed is Postdoctoral Fellow at IRC for Finance and Digital Economy, KFUPM Business School, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia. He holds a PhD degree in Management (with emphasis on technology management) from Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His research work covers the fields of Technology Management, Transportation and ICTD that aim to enhance the digital integration at business, academia, society and government levels by comprehending the cognitive perspective of individuals (i.e., employees, consumers, students & citizens) towards digital transformation. He has an extensive publication record in prestigious journals and conferences, contributing significantly to technology management field. Additionally, Dr. Ahmed serves as a reviewer and program committee member for esteemed journals and renowned international conferences (e.g., CHI, COMPASS, etc.). Beyond his academic achievements, he brings practical experience in training and developing information system management. His expertise bridges the gap between theoretical research and real-world application, making a substantial impact on both academic and professional communities.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A data-driven analysis of post-adoption engagement and advocacy in the fintech loyalty ecosystem
Ahmed, W., Al-Zaeemi, S. A., Ali, A. & Dwivedi, Y. K., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Marketing Analytics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A longitudinal big data approach to theorizing consumers' continuance intention to use loyalty apps
Ahmed, W., Al-Sharafi, M. A., Raza, A., Al-Zaeemi, S. A. S., Al-Bashrawi, M. A. & Dwivedi, Y. K., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services. 88, 104453.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assimilating talent-centric approaches to digital workplace engagement behaviours
Hizam, S. M., Akter, H., Ahmed, W. & Sentosa, I., 2025, In: SA Journal of Human Resource Management. 23, a2947.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Optimizing sustainable urban mobility through digital integration
Ahmed, W., Dec 2025, In: Sustainable Futures. 10, 100879.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reevaluating the UTAUT framework in workforce MOOC adoption
Akter, H. & Ahmed, W., Nov 2025, In: Journal of Workplace Learning. 37, 7-8, p. 437-454 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Scopus citations