Mahmudul Hasan

Dr. Mahmudul Hasan is a Lecturer in Information Systems at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Department of Decision Analytics and Risk. His research bridges Information Systems and Crisis Informatics, focusing on digital technologies' role in crisis situations and online community dynamics.

• Education: BSc (Hons) in Computing, MSc in Informatics (Malaysia), PhD (University of Auckland, New Zealand)

His research investigates disaster information management, virtual community governance, and falsehood management on social media. Recent work analyzes how online communities reconfigure during crises and how influencers exploit disinformation for credibility.

Scientific awards include the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship, multiple conference accolades (Silver Medal 2016, Best Poster/Best Paper 2016-2017), and the 2025 Dean's List Award. He serves on editorial boards and review committees for top IS journals and conferences.

Teaching portfolio includes modules in analytics, digital business, and information systems management. Supervises PhD students in crisis informatics and social media dynamics. Member of the Centre for Operational Research, Management Science and Information Systems (CORMSIS).