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Dr. Umar Ruhi is a Full Professor and Ian Telfer Teaching Fellow at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, where he also serves as Vice-Dean of Undergraduate Programs. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Toronto, an MBA from McMaster University, and a Ph.D. in Information Systems and Management Science from McMaster's DeGroote School of Business. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate programs, covering information systems, cybersecurity management, and interdisciplinary courses in digital transformation.
Research Focus: Professor Ruhi's work intersects information systems and knowledge management, with current emphasis on:
- Consumer health informatics and personal health records
- Digital misinformation countermeasures and tool usability
- Human-AI collaboration frameworks and governance
- Learning analytics and adaptive gamification in education
- Social computing and enterprise applications
Research Recognition & Funding: Professor Ruhi has secured significant research funding, including:
- Canadian Heritage grant ($68,160) for disinformation research
- Multiple MITACS grants ($30,000 each) for AI, blockchain, and health tech projects
- Telfer Education Excellence Fellowship ($45,000) for learning analytics Noteworthy recognitions include the 2012 Best Dissertation Award from the German Society for Online Research and conference best paper awards.
Academic Leadership: Beyond research, Professor Ruhi leads pedagogical innovation through his Ian Telfer Teaching Fellowship, exploring generative AI applications in education. His extensive consulting portfolio includes e-government portals, UX design, and knowledge management systems. As Vice-Dean, he oversees undergraduate program development and strategic initiatives.
