Enjoud Abdullah Alhasawi Member Spotlight - Association for Information Systems (AIS)

Enjoud Abdullah Alhasawi | Member Spotlight

Enjoud Abdullah Alhasawi

PhD Candidate

Swansea University, United Kingdom

I am a Ph.D. candidate and postgraduate teaching assistant at the School of Management, Swansea University, Wales. My doctoral research focuses on the application of AI as an enabler to developing resilient agri-food supply chains. I have a particular interest in IS and AI as they transform how we live, work, and social. In addition, my broader research encompasses business analytics, digital transformation, and project management. I am focused on publishing in leading academic and practitioner-oriented outlets. I have presented my research at the 2024 Saudi Conference on Information Systems (SaudiCIS) and the IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS23). I have also published this research in the Cutter Business Technology Journal.

1. Why did you originally join AIS, and what has kept you involved?

I joined the AIS in 2023 at the outset of my Ph.D. studies, as recommended by my supervisor to develop my research skills and being part of a vibrant global association. Membership provided access to the AIS digital library, which has been instrumental in accessing key IS literature and enhancing my understanding of the chapters of the AIS. Also, I participated in the Doctoral Consortium at the 2024 AIS Saudi Conference on Information Systems (SaudiCIS). This experience expanded my professional network and enabling me to engage with a diverse group of scholars and practitioners in the field.

2. What's a recent professional accomplishment you're proud of?

I was a member of a panel session titled “Equity by Design? Generative AI, Digital Futures, and Inclusive Transformation in Higher Education” as part of the inaugural School of Management IS Research Symposium (June 2025). At this event, Prof. Michelle Carter, University of Manchester was a keynote speaker and a panellist. I was honoured to be able to engage with her during the session as she is a role model for me, and her insights about building a successful career in IS inspired and motivated me. I have realised that the AIS is the ideal academic home for my research interests.

3. What's the best career advice you've ever received?

The most valuable career advice I received from my supervisor, Professor Dennehy, was to regard my doctoral research as the beginning of a privileged and wonderful career in academia. This perspective motivated me to take up a postgraduate teaching assistant role in the first year of my doctoral studies and to volunteer at academic events, attend seminars and conferences, and develop my identity as an IS researcher beyond merely completing chapters of my thesis. My doctoral research experiences have shaped my approach to research, teaching and my ambition to become an established IS scholar.

4. What's a hidden talent, interesting hobby, or fun fact you'd like to share about yourself?

Beyond my academic pursuits, I have a strong interest in reading across diverse fields including history, literature, and self-development. Previously, I established a reading club that provided an opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussions about books and ideas outside of a formal academic environment. Additionally, I am enjoy writing short stories as a form of creative expression, which culminated in the publication of my first book in 2013. As an additional pursuit, I began learning the cello; although I am still at the beginner stage, it offers a rewarding counterbalance to my research activities.

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