Philip Musa

Philip Musa is a Professor in the Management, Information Systems and Quantitative Methods department at the Collat School of Business, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He has held academic roles including Professor (since 2009), Associate Professor (2000–2009), and Assistant Professor (2000 onwards), with cross-disciplinary appointments in Engineering, Public Health, and Medicine. His research spans Information Systems, Public Health Technology, Telecommunications, and Operations Management. Musa holds advanced degrees in Management Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, and Public Health, and is a certified Professional Engineer and Senior IEEE Member.

Education:

• PhD in Management Information Systems, Texas Tech University (2000)
• MBA in Management Information Systems, Texas Tech University (1992)
• MSc in Electrical Engineering, Texas Tech University (1988)
• BSc in Electrical Engineering, Texas Tech University (1986)
• MPH in Epidemiology, UAB (2011)

Research & Teaching: Musa focuses on leveraging technology for healthcare improvement, organizational systems optimization, and ICT in developing nations. He teaches courses like Operations Management and Supply Chain Management, with over 150 teaching entries across multiple terms. His work integrates cross-cultural perspectives, telemedicine, and digital divide solutions.

Professional Contributions: He serves on editorial boards (e.g., European Journal of Information Systems), advises global health initiatives (e.g., UAB’s Sparkman Center for Global Health), and mentors faculty and PhD students. His professional activities emphasize community engagement, institutional governance, and Fulbright Scholar outreach.

Labs & Teams: Involved in UAB’s Integrative Center for Aging Research and Minority Health & Research Center, focusing on health technology applications and global health equity.