Research areas

Online knowledge dissemination, knowledge production, human-computer interaction, neuro-information systems (Neuro-IS) and the development of behavioural interventions.

Qualifications

PhD in Business Information Systems, ANU

Biography

Dr Amir Riaz is a lecturer in Business Information Systems at Research School of Management. His research interests lie in diverse areas such as online knowledge dissemination, knowledge production, human-computer interaction, neuro-information systems (Neuro-IS) and the development of behavioural interventions. He has published several research articles in top journals such as Journal of Management Information Systems, Decision Support Systems and Information & Management. He has expertise both in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and analysis. He has also used neuroscience techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to develop digital nudges for informational websites for the public sector. Amir is a passionate researcher and educator. 

Publications

• Xu, Q, Xu, Q, Gregor, S et al 2020, 'The power of emotions in online decision making: A study of seller reputation using fMRI', Decision Support Systems, vol. 131, pp. 1-11.
• Riaz, a & Gregor, S 2019, 'Improving knowledge acquisition from informational websites', Gmunden Retreat on NeuroIS 2019, ed. F Davis, R Riedl, J vom Brocke, P-M Leger, A Randolph, T Fischer, Springer, Austria.
• Riaz, A, Gregor, S & Lin, A 2018, 'Biophilia and biophobia in website design: Improving internet information dissemination', Information and Management, vol. 55, no. 2, pp. 199-214.
• Riaz, A, Gregor, S, Dewan, M et al. 2018, 'The interplay between emotion, cognition and information recall from websites with relevant and irrelevant images: A Neuro-IS study', Decision Support Systems, vol. 111, pp. 113-123.
• Kim, K, Ho, S & Riaz, A 2015, 'ICT Business Case Approach in Public-Sector: A Case Study of the Australian Federal Government', Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS 2015), AIS Electronic Library (AISeL), online.
• Gregor, S, Lin, A, Gedeon, T, Riaz, A and Zhu, D, 2014, 'Neuroscience and a nomological network for the understanding and assessment of emotions in information systems research', Journal of Management Information Systems, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 13-47.
• Riaz, A, Gregor, S, Xu, Q et al. 2013, 'The Influence of Emotional Context on the Comprehension of Descriptive Information of Websites: An ERP Analysis', Proceedings of Gmunden Retreat on NeuroIS, NeurolIS, Austria.

Teaching

INFS7007 - Intelligent Business Analysis

INFS2024 - Information Systems Analysis