Abdou Illia

Abdou Illia is a Professor in the Department of Business Analytics & Information Systems at Eastern Illinois University's School of Business. He has held academic positions since 2003, progressing from Assistant Professor (2003) to Associate Professor (2008) and Full Professor (2012). His expertise spans IT adoption factors, cybersecurity, e-business, and data visualization. Prior to academia, he worked as a senior system analyst, IT consultant, and deputy chief of staff.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Business Administration (Information Systems), Laval University, Canada
• M.S. in Business Administration (Computer Information Systems), Université de Sherbrooke
• B.A. in Economics (Business Management), Niamey University

Research Focus: Dr. Illia's work addresses critical areas such as cybersecurity in social media, big data analytics for developing countries, and the impact of natural language processing on CRM. His recent studies emphasize digital technology's role in supply chain resilience during crises and cryptocurrency adoption determinants.

Articles Trends: His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to IT adoption challenges, cybersecurity solutions, and leveraging data analytics for business innovation. Themes include trust mechanisms in digital platforms, pandemic-driven supply chain adaptations, and conceptual models for mobile financial services.

Advising & Grants: No formal student advisees are listed, but his research collaborations span international institutions. Grants and funding details are not specified in the provided data.