Ehsan Abedin

Dr. Ehsan Abedin serves as a Lecturer and coordinator for the Bachelor of Business Analytics, Master of Applied Business Analytics, and Professional Certificate in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence at Flinders University's College of Business, Government and Law. He is a Full Member of both the Digital Trust Research Group and Centre for Social Impact, driving data-driven solutions for societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.

His academic foundation includes a PhD in Computing and Information Systems from the University of Melbourne (2023), preceded by research fellowships at The University of Melbourne and Monash University where he contributed to Australian Research Council projects on unstructured data analysis and machine learning applications.

Ehsan's research program centers on Business Analytics with specialized expertise in Text Analysis, Social Media Analysis, and Data-driven Decision-making. His work bridges Information Systems theory and practical applications in social commerce, online consumer reviews, and social network dynamics, emphasizing ethical AI deployment and societal impact.

Recent publications reveal a trajectory toward applied analytics in education and business contexts, featuring text analysis for business insights, AI-integrated MBA pedagogy, and learning analytics for student engagement. These works demonstrate cross-disciplinary integration of NLP, machine learning, and educational technology to solve real-world problems.

His accolades include:

• Vice-President and Executive Dean's Teaching and Learning Innovation Award (Flinders University, 2025)
• W. E. and C. H. H. Cook Memorial Award (University of Melbourne, 2020)
• Google Travel Scholarship (University of Melbourne, 2019)
• Melbourne Research Scholarship (University of Melbourne, 2018)
• Chancellor's Letter of Appreciation (University of Tehran, 2018)
• Educational and Research Festival Winner (University of Tehran, 2016)

As academic coordinator for analytics programs, Ehsan oversees curriculum development and delivery while leading research initiatives including Chief Investigator roles for the Transforming Energy Markets Research Centre grant (2023) and ARC projects on unstructured customer data and social virtue epistemology. His professional engagement spans reviewing for top conferences like ICIS and PACIS, and membership in the Association for Information Systems and Australian Computer Society.

Through the Digital Trust Research Group and Centre for Social Impact, he collaborates on projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly leveraging analytics for social innovation, community resilience, and ethical technology adoption in complex societal systems.