Umair Shah

Umair Shah is an Assistant Professor (Teaching Stream) at the University of Waterloo's Department of Management Sciences. He holds a Doctorate in Management of Technology (2016) and a Master of Applied Science in Management Sciences (2012), both from the University of Waterloo. His research interests span stakeholder theory, technology ethics, computational social science, and human factors in technology adoption. He actively teaches courses such as Organizational Behavior, Production and Service Operations Management, and Foundations of Senior Management, reflecting his expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of management sciences.

Shah's recent work emphasizes ethical dimensions of AI, human-technology interaction, and circular economy strategies. His articles critically examine moral dilemmas in autonomous systems, stakeholder engagement in technology firms, and cybersecurity governance. He has published in prestigious journals like Journal of Business Ethics, Technovation, and Journal of Cleaner Production, with a focus on bridging theoretical frameworks and real-world applications.

His teaching portfolio includes courses taught consistently since 2020 across multiple academic levels, demonstrating his commitment to experiential learning and pedagogical innovation. Though not currently accepting graduate students, his research collaborations span interdisciplinary themes in technology ethics and stakeholder analysis.