Abeer Alkhwaldi
Abeer Alkhwaldi
Assistant Professor
Department
College of Business and Information Systems
Education
Ph.D., Information Systems - University of Bradford, 2019
M.S., Business Administration (MBA)/ E-business - Mutah University, 2013
B.S., Computer Information Systems - Albalqaa Applied University, 2005
Biography
Dr. Abeer Alkhwaldi joined Dakota State University in 2025 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems. A distinguished scholar in her field, her research focuses on the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and the digital transformation of various sectors, including business, healthcare, education, and government. Her academic journey began at the University of Bradford, UK, where she earned a PhD in Management Information Systems and served as a Teaching Assistant for both undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
Prior to her current role, Dr. Alkhwaldi was an Assistant and later Associate Professor of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics at Mutah University in Jordan, where she also served as chair of the department of business intelligence and technology. Her research has been published in many top international peer-reviewed journals.
A prominent leader in academic publishing, Dr. Alkhwaldi holds key editorial positions, including Editor-in-Chief of the International Information & Library Review Journal, and an Editorial Board Member in the International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems. She is a dedicated mentor to graduate students and a frequent speaker at international conferences, sharing her expertise on digital innovation and its societal impact.
Acknowledgment of Global Recognition
Dr. Abeer Alkhwaldi is honored to be named one of the world's most influential researchers on Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists List for 2025, a prestigious ranking that acknowledges her significant research impact.
This ranking, published today, places her among the 236,314 researchers and scientists who represent the top 2% of all researchers globally. With a global ranking of #80,775, Dr. Alkhwaldi is proud to be within the top third of this highly selective group. This achievement is a major milestone in her career and a testament to her dedication to influential research in the field of information systems.
Contact
Office Location: East Hall
Phone: (605) 256-5165
Email
- Business Intelligence and Big Data
- Information Systems Planning and Management
- Information Systems
- Management Technology and Innovation
- Database Management Systems
- Data Science
Dr. Alkhwaldi's research explores the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI) and the adoption of emerging technologies. Her work focuses on the digital transformation of key sectors, with a particular emphasis on:
- Digital Business and Society:
- Technology adoption and acceptance in FinTech, e-commerce, and the metaverse.
- Digital transformation in business, healthcare, and education.
- The role of AI and data analytics in business intelligence and smart government.
- Sustainability and Cybersecurity:
- The use of technology to drive environmental sustainability and green behavior.
- Cybersecurity and information security management.
- Emerging Technologies:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and its impact on technology use.
Named one of the world's most influential researchers on Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists List for 2025, a prestigious ranking acknowledging significant research impact.
- The Springer Nature Editorial Contribution Award 2025
- The Springer Nature Author Service Award 2025
- e-Business and Information Systems Management (eBISm) SIG Best Reviewer Award:
- BAM 2024 Conference
- Awarded for excellence in reviewing submissions to the e-Business and Information Systems Management track
- Government Scholarship for the Ph.D. degree.
- Excellency award for best M.Sc. grades (The 1st rank), Mutah University, Jordan.
- Editor Training – ELSEVIER (Certificate -2025)
- Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs). University of Bradford, UK. (Certificate - AFHEA)
Dr. Alkhwaldi is a highly productive scholar with over 50 publications in prestigious international journals and numerous conference proceedings. Her work demonstrates a significant and growing impact within the field, as evidenced by a substantial and rising number of yearly citations. For Example:
- Abeer F. Alkhwaldi; Understanding learners' intention toward Metaverse in higher education institutions from a developing country perspective: UTAUT and ISS integrated model. Kybernetes 9 December 2024; 53 (12): 6008–6035. https://doi.org/10.1108/K-03-2023-0459
- Abeer F. Alkhwaldi, Anas Ali Al-Qudah, Hamood Mohammed Al-Hattami, Manaf Al-Okaily, Ahmad Samed Al-Adwan, Bilal Abu-Salih; Uncertainty avoidance and acceptance of the digital payment systems: a partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach. Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication 3 December 2024; 73 (8-9): 1119–1139. https://doi.org/10.1108/GKMC-07-2022-0161
- Alshammari, S.H., Alkhwaldi, A.F. An integrated approach using social support theory and technology acceptance model to investigate the sustainable use of digital learning technologies. Sci Rep 15, 342 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-83450-z
- Abeer F. Alkhwaldi, Amir A. Abdulmuhsin, Ra’ed Masa’deh, Ibrahim A. Abu-AlSondos; Business intelligence adoption in higher education: the role of data-driven decision-making culture and UTAUT. Journal of International Education in Business 2025; https://doi.org/10.1108/JIEB-08-2024-0110
- Amir A. Abdulmuhsin, Abeer F. Alkhwaldi, Abdulkareem H. Dbesan, Ali Tarhini; Empirical insights on organisational sustainability: exploring the influence of communities of practice and associated technologies. Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal 2025; https://doi.org/10.1108/SAMPJ-02-2024-0155
- Al-Adwan, A. S., Yaseen, H., Alkhwaldi, A. F., Jafar, R. M. S., Fauzi, M. A., & Abdullah, A. (2025). Treasure Hunting for Brands: Metaverse Marketing Gamification Effects on Purchase Intention, WOM, and Loyalty. Journal of Global Marketing, 38(4), 392–416. https://doi.org/10.1080/08911762.2025.246389
Dr. Alkhwaldi is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, frequently sharing her expertise on digital innovation and its societal impact. Her contributions include, for example:
- Digital Transformation: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Tools to Promote Green Behavior and Environmental Sustainability, the 38th edition of the British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference, 2nd - 6th September 2024 at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, UK.
- Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Unveiling Business Intelligence Acceptance in the Digital Entrepreneurship Context. The International Conference on Entrepreneurship Empowerment and Employability (ICEEE'24), April 17 and 18, 2024, at the Higher Colleges of Technology in Dubai, UAE.
- Invited Speaker, Career Booster Week, University of Bradford, UK, [February 18, 2025]. Delivered a session on leadership, innovation, and social impact to students. As a distinguished alumna, I shared my professional journey and advice to inspire future graduates.
- Keynote Speaker at the 9th International Congress on Engineering Sciences and Multidisciplinary Approaches (ESMAC), held online on 30-31 May 2025. Organised and hosted by Marmara University, a prominent public university in Istanbul, Türkiye and other Turkish universities). Talk entitled: "Beyond the Textbook: How the Metaverse is Transforming Medical Learning".