Micheal Axelsen

Dr. Micheal Axelsen is a Senior Lecturer in Business Information Systems at the UQ Business School, University of Queensland, and serves as Deputy Director (Teaching & Learning) for Commerce Programs. He holds a PhD and is a Fellow of CPA Australia, with memberships in multiple professional organizations including ISACA and the Association for Information Systems.

• Affiliations: UQ Business School, School of Business, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
• Education: PhD (UQ), Master's (UQ), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (UQ)

His research focuses on Information Systems Audit, IT Governance, and Cybersecurity Governance, with notable contributions in decision aids' impact on professional knowledge and experiential IT education. He teaches in Master's programs like Business Analytics and Commerce, integrating industry insights from 15+ years as an IS consultant and Director.

Publications span journals like Business and Information Systems Engineering and International Journal of Accounting Information Systems, addressing topics from low-code development to healthcare data governance. He has advised on cybersecurity strategies for government and industry, including a 2020 submission to Australia's Cyber and Critical Technology Engagement Strategy.

• Awards: CPA Australia Fellowship
• Grants/Industry Work: Seed funding projects, IS consulting for public/private sectors

Current research explores cybersecurity accountability models and pedagogical innovations in information systems education.