About
Dr. Shamel Addas is an Associate Professor and Distinguished Faculty Fellow of Digital Technology at the Smith School of Business, Queen's University. His research focuses on the impact of information technologies (IT) on work and healthcare settings, particularly examining problematic IT use, human-AI interaction, and healthcare IT outcomes. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from McGill University, an MBA from Concordia University, and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the American University in Cairo.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Management (IS specialization), McGill University (2013)
- MBA, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University (2004)
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, American University of Cairo (1997)
Research Interests: Dr. Addas explores IT interruptions in workplaces, interactions with AI/chatbots, and healthcare IT’s impact on patient outcomes. His work addresses issues like email overload, telemonitoring efficacy, and algorithmic decision-making in green IS contexts. His research has been published in top-tier journals such as MIS Quarterly and Journal of Management Information Systems.
Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes healthcare IT innovation, digital misinformation, and multilevel organizational impacts. He combines experimental methods with neuroIS techniques to analyze behavioral responses to technology.
Awards:
- Best Paper Award at 49th ASAC Conference (2021)
Teaching & Service: Teaches courses on digital business, information systems evaluation, and research methods. Serves on editorial boards (e.g., Special Issue on Digitalization’s Dark Sides) and university committees. Previously taught in France, Netherlands, and Egypt.
Labs/Teams: Leads research on chatbot experiments (e.g., virtual investment advisors) and collaborates on projects involving wearable health tech and algorithmic systems.
