Zafor Ahmed

Dr. Zafor Ahmed serves as an Assistant Professor of Information Systems Management within the Department of Finance, Information Systems, Economics, and Risk Management at the Marilyn Davies College of Business, University of Houston-Downtown. His expertise spans enterprise systems implementation, machine learning applications, and agile transformations in information systems.

His educational qualifications include:

• Ph.D. in Management from Carleton University
• M.S. in Computer Science from Brock University
• B.S. in Computing and Business from Brock University

Dr. Ahmed's research examines stakeholder engagement dynamics, control balancing mechanisms in offshore IS development, and machine learning applications for text classification in academic contexts. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementations, particularly in enterprise systems adoption and learning community analytics. He teaches core courses including Management of Information Systems, Project Management, and Python programming, emphasizing real-world applications of emerging technologies.

Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals a consistent focus on integrating machine learning with information systems theory, particularly in analyzing online learning communities and agile transformations. His recent work demonstrates increasing sophistication in text mining methodologies applied to academic discussions and stakeholder communication patterns.

His scientific recognition includes:

• MDCOB Research Award 2024

Dr. Ahmed actively mentors students through directed research projects, including supervision of Rahul Gopalan, Nehaa Balaji, and Krishnaraj Narayanan for the UH System Data Science and AI Showcase. He secured $5,569 in research funding as supporting investigator for an ORCA grant focused on organized research activities. His departmental leadership includes serving as Assistant Department Chair while maintaining active roles in curriculum development and faculty recruitment committees across multiple academic years.

He maintains strong institutional engagement through continuous service on accreditation committees (including AACSB maintenance), scholarship boards, and research ethics oversight, demonstrating commitment to both academic excellence and institutional advancement.