PRESENT POSITION

Vice-Chancellor, Rabindra University, Shahzadpur, Sirajgonj, Bangladesh.
(On-deputation, Professor, Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh)

ACADEMIC ATTAINTMENT

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Graduate School of Business, Curtin University, Perth, Australia

EMPLOYMENT

Academic & Administrative Position

Vice-Chancellor, 2021–present
Rabindra Univesity, Shahzadpur, Sirajgonj, Bangladesh

Professor, 2014–present (on deputation)
Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Associate Professor, 2007–2014
Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Assistant Professor, 2000–2007
Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Lecturer, 1999–2000
Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Research Position

Research Associate, 2010–2013
Communication Economics and Electronic Markets Research Centre (CEEM) Curtin University, Perth 6000, Western Australia.

Corporate Management Position

Assistant Manager, 1994–1999
Sadharan Bima Corporation, Dhaka, Bangladesh

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 2009–2013
Graduate School of Business, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia
Thesis title: ‘Diffusion of ICT and SME Performance: The Mediating Effects of Integration and Utilisation’

Master of Philosophy(MPhil), 2003–2006
Institute of Bangladesh Studies, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Thesis title: ‘E-Commerce in Bangladesh: Adoption Intention and Strategic Options’

Master of Business Studies (MBS)in Marketing, 1988–1989
University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Marketing , 1985–1988
University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEADERSHIP

Current responsibilities and important positions held in the past

Vice-Chancellor, Rabindra University, Shahzadpur, Sirajgonj, Bangladesh, 2021–present

Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Rajshahi. Elected, 2021

General Secretary, Rajshahi University Teachers Association (RUTA). Elected, 2016-2017.

Member, Working Committee of the 'Sub-Committee for Organising Seminar, Workshop and Discussion Meeting', National Implementation Committee for the Celebration of Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, 2019-present

Member, Steering Committee,Muktijudhdher Chetona O Mulyabodhe Biswasi Pragatishil Shikhak Samaj (Pro-liberation Progressive Teachers Group), Elected, 2016-2018.

Chairman, Central Executive Board, Dhrubotara Youth Development Foundation (DYDF),the largest youth organisation in Bangladesh, Since 2020.

Vice-President, Central Executive Committee, One Bangladesh, an organisation promoting the spirit of the liberation war among the youth, Since 2020.

Member, Bangabandhu Parishad, Rajshahi University and Rajshahi District Committee, Since 2001.

Vice-President, Central Executive Committee, Rajshahi University Marketing Alumni Association, Since 2019

Member, Implementation Committee for the Celebration of Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, University of Rajshahi, 2019-2021.

Member, Research and Development Committee of the Curtin Graduate School of Business (CGSB),Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia,Elected Representative of Higher Degrees by Research (CGSB was ranked in top 50 Business Schools around the world), 2009-2013.

Member, Board of the Bentley Primary School, Perth, Western Australia, 2010-2012.

Mentor and Organiser, several socio-cultural events and community development programmes under Bangladesh Australia Association of Western Australia (BAAWA),an organisation dedicated to uphold Bengali culture in Australia, and to enhance Australia-Bangladesh friendship, 2009-2014.

Member, Executive Committee, Rajshahi University Teachers’ Association (RUTA). Elected, 2006–2009.

Assistant Proctor, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 2000-2001.

Assistant Entertainment Secretary, Rajshahi University Central Students Union—RUCSU, Elected, 1989-1990.

Presidium Member, Rajshahi University Sangskritik Jote (RU Cultural Unity), Elected, 1990-1992.

SOCIO-CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

Performed the roles of a speaker in mass media, an activist and mentor in various socio-cultural organisations to inspire the students and youths to uphold the spirit of the Liberation War and the Independence of Bangladesh. Notably:

Advisor, Rajshahi University Debating Forum (RUDF), formerly Business Studies Faculty Debating Forum (BFDF), a Debating Organisation, Since 2008.

Advisor, Group of Liberal Debaters (GOLD), a Debating Organisation, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, 2006-2009.

Advisor, Rajshahi University Business Club, Since 2015

Advisor, Rajshahi University Model United Nations Association, Since 2014

Advisor, Rajshahi University Career Club (RUCC), Since 2014

Advisor, Rajshahi University Science Club (RUSC), Since 2015

Advisor, Bangabandhu Research Centre, Since 2015

Advisor, University Theatre, Rajshahi, Since 1990

EXPERT SERVICES TO ACADEMIC INSTITUTION (2015-PRESENT)

Member, Self Assessment Committee (SAC), the committee is responsible for curriculum development and quality assessment to establish a quality standard and continuous improvement culture, Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, Since 2016.

Member, Board of Studies, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, 2020-present.

Member, Executive Committee for the Faculty of Business Administration, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh, 2019-present.

Member, Board of Advance Studies, Islamic University, Kashia, Bangladesh, 2016-2019.

Expert Member, Peer review to the assessment of the standard and quality of education of the Department of Marketing, University of Chittagong. 2016-2019.

Expert Member, Peer review to the assessment of the standard and quality of education of the Department of Marketing, University of Comilla. 2016-2019.

Expert Member, Peer review to the assessment of the standard and quality of education of the Department of Business Administration, Metropolitan University, Sylhet. 2016-2019.

Member, Selection Board, Hajee Danes University of Science Technology, Dinajpur, Bangladesh, 2016-present.

Member, Selection Board, Pabna University of Science and Technology, Pabna, Bangladesh, 2018-present.

Member, Selection Board, Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, 2016-present.

Expert Member, Curriculum Committee/ Examination Committee, Department of Marketing, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Bangladesh, 2015-present.

Expert Member, Curriculum Committee/ Examination Committee, Department of Marketing, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2015-present.

Expert Member, Curriculum Committee/ Examination Committee, Department of Marketing, University of Comilla, Bangladesh, 2015-present.

Expert Member, Curriculum Committee/ Examination Committee, Department of Marketing, University of Khulna, Bangladesh, 2015-present.

Expert Member, Curriculum Committee/ Examination Committee, Department of Marketing, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Bangladesh, 2015-present.

Expert Member, Curriculum Committee/ Examination Committee, Department of Marketing, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh, 2015-present.

Expert Member, Curriculum Committee/ Examination Committee, Department of Marketing, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh, 2015-present.

Expert Member, Curriculum Committee/ Examination Committee, Department of Marketing, Khulna University, Gopalganj, Bangladesh, 2016-present.

Expert Member, Curriculum Committee/ Examination Committee, Department of Marketing, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, Bangladesh, 2016-present.

SERVICES TO NON-ACADEMIC INSTITUTION & CONSULTANCY (2015–PRESENT)

Expert Member (2019-continued), “Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Project” by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Rajshahi.

Consultant, Team Leader (2015-2016), Managing Recruitment tests for the three senior positions (Senior Officer, Foreign Trade Officer, & Financial Analyst) at the Rajshahi Krishi Unayan Bank (RAKUB), Rajshahi.

Consultant, Team Leader (2016-2017), Managing Recruitment Tests for Officer at the Rajshahi Krishi Unayan Bank (RAKUB), Rajshahi.

Consultant, Team Leader (2017), Managin Recruitment Tests for the Senior Officer & Officer under Freedom Fighter Quota at the Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RUKUB), Rajshahi.

RESEARCH PROJECT (SELECTED)

Project 2020 (in progress): Assessment of Current Status of Quality Assurance Practices in Higher Education Institutes of Bangladesh [with the Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC)].

Project 2019: Cluster needs assessment of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Natore, Sirajgonj, & Pabna region, Research Project under the financial support of SME Foundation [with the SME Foundation and the Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi].

Project 2017-2018: ‘Adoption of Mobile Health Services in Bangladesh and Its Impact on Social Wellbeing’, Research project under ADP, University of Rajshahi [with Prof. Suvra Rani Chanda, Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi].

Project 2016-2017: Towards e-Governance: The Adoption of e-Tax filling in Bangladesh, Research project under ADP, University of Rajshahi [with Md Imran Hossain, Department of Accounting Information Systems, University of Rajshahi].

CEEM 2013–project: ‘Swedish survey on potential demand, usage behaviour and changing patterns of Fixed telephone, VoIP telephony, Mobile telephony and broadband services’ at the Centre for Communication Economics and Electronic Market Research (CEEM), Curtin University, Australia [with Prof. Gary Madden, Curtin University, AUSTRALIA & Prof. Erik Bohlin, Chalmers University of Technology, SWEDEN].

CEEM 2013–project: ‘Swedish survey on potential demand, usage behaviour and changing patterns of Fixed telephone, VoIP telephony, Mobile telephony and broadband services’ at the Centre for Communication Economics and Electronic Market Research (CEEM), Curtin University, Australia [with Prof. Gary Madden, Curtin University, AUSTRALIA & Prof. Erik Bohlin, Chalmers University of Technology, SWEDEN].

CEEM 2011–2013 project: ‘United States Acceptance and Use of ICT’ at the Centre for Communication Economics and Electronic Market Research (CEEM), Curtin University, Australia [with Prof. Gary Madden, Curtin University, AUSTRALIA & Centris Marketing Science, USA].

CEEM 2010 project: ‘Competition between Blended Traditional and Virtual Sellers’ at the Centre for Communication Economics and Electronic Market Research (CEEM), Curtin University, Australia [with Prof. Gary Madden, Curtin University, AUSTRALIA & Prof. T. Randolph Beard, Auburn University, USA].

PUBLICATIONS

Publications: Book Chapters

1. Azam, M.S. (2015). Diffusion of ICT and SME Performance. In M. Quaddus, & A. G. Woodside (Eds.), Advances in Business Marketing and Purchasing, Vol. 23 (pp. 7¬–293). New York, NY: Emerald.

2. Beard, T.R., Madden, G., & Azam, M.S. (2014). Blended traditional and virtual seller market entry and performance. In J. Alleman, Á. NíShúilleabháin, & P. Rappoport (Eds.), The Economics of Information, Communication, and Entertainment: Demand for Communication Services - Insights and Perspectives (pp. 83–111, Chapter 5). New York, NY: Springer.

3. Azam, M.S., & Lubna, N. (2008). Implementation of e-commerce in Bangladesh: Does it benefit SMEs? In M. Mamun, & S. M. Jahan (Eds.), Small Medium Enterprise in Bangladesh- Issues Involving Enterprise Competitiveness (pp.79–100, Chapter 5), Dhaka: Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka.

4. Azam, M.S., & Lubna, N. (2008). Concerns and constraints of e-commerce: An inquiry into the service and manufacturing industries in Bangladesh. In D.S. Chundawat, K. Saxena, & S.S. Bhadu (Eds.), Managing Global Competition a Holistic Approach (pp. 111–121). Delhi: Macmillan India.

Publications: Edited Books/ Proceedings

5. Sadique, S., Azam, M.S. , & Rahman, A. Eds. (2020) Journal of Business Studies, Special Issue on Business and Sustainable Development, January (JBS-ISSN-2303-9884).

6. Sadique, S., Azam, M.S. , & Rahman, A. Eds. (2018) Proceedings of the International Conference on Business and Sustainable Development (ICBSD) 2018, 8–9 March, Rajshahi, Bangladesh: Faculty of Business Studies, University of Rajshahi (ISBN: 978-0-9871089-2-0).

7. Rainee, A., Azam, M.S. Eds. (2013) Proceedings of the CGSB Research Forum 2013, 9–10 May, Perth, WA: Curtin Graduate School of Business (ISBN: 978-0-9871089-2-0).

8. Rainee, A., Azam, M.S. Eds. (2012). Proceedings of the CGSB Research Forum 2012, 21–22 March, Perth, WA: Curtin Graduate School of Business (ISBN: 978-0-9871089-1-3).

Publications: Journal Articles

9. Azam, M.S., Morsalin, M., Pramanik, S.A.K., & Khan, R.K. (2021). Adoption of electronic commerce by individuals in Bangladesh. Information Development (Scimago-Q1, Impact-Factor:2.049, h-Index:26), Sage https://doi.org/10.1177%2F02666669211052523

10. Sultan, P., Wong, H.Y., & Azam, M.S. (2021). How perceived communication source and food value stimulate purchase intention of organic food: an examination of the stimulus-organism-response (SOR) model. Journal of Cleaner Production (Scimago Q1, Impact Factor: 9.297, h Index: 200, Cite Score: 13.1), Elsevier, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127807

11. Hossain, M.I., Azam, M.S.& Quaddus, M. (2021). Small firm entry to e-marketplace for market expansion and internationalisation: A theoretical perspective. Journal International Entrepreneurship (Scimago Q1, Impact Factor: 2.93, h Index: 44), Springer Nature, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10843-021-00297-5

12. Roy, D.N., & Azam, M.S. (2021). An approach to integrate patient, pharmacist and quack physician in managing COVID 19 pandemic in Bangladesh: A cloud based health management systems. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (Scimago Q2, Impact Factor: 0.67). https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2021.13.02.076

13. Hossain, M.I., Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. (2021). The effects of technology, organization and environmental factors on small firm entry to electronic marketplace: A developing country perspective. International Journal of Electronic Business (Scopus Indexed, Impact Factor: 0.14, h Index: 8), Inderscience, Accepted.

14. Hossain, M. I., Kabir, M.H.., Azam, M.S., … & Uddin, M.R. (2021). Large-scale IFRS Implementation and Bank Performance: An Emerging Economy Perspective. Covenant Journal of Business & Social Sciences (CJBSS), Vol. 12 No.2, pp.1-21.

15. Roy, D.N., Hossain, M.M., Sarker, K.K., & Azam, M.S. (2020). Psychological impact of COVID19 pandemic lockdown in Bangladesh: A survey-based approach to assess the roles of health education. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (Scimago Q2, Impact Factor: 0.67) https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2020.SP3.119
16. Chanda, S.R., & Azam, M.S. (2020). Diffusion of mobile banking services in Bangladesh: A theoretical perspective. Journal of Business Studies. January: 16-33.

17. Hossain, M. I., & Azam, M.S. (2019). Towards e-Governance: The Adoption of e-Tax filling in Bangladesh. Journal of Business Studies, 20(1): 1-17.

18. Azam, M.S., & Hossain, M. I. (2017). Individuals’ receptivity to the adoption of cloud computing in Bangladesh. Rajshahi University Journal of Social Science and Business Studies, 25: 1-19

19. Pramanik, S.A.K, Hossain, M.E., & Azam, M.S. (2016). The Impacts of Visitors’ Attitude on Visit Intention in the Context of Museum Applying SEM: Offering an Alternative Visit Intention Model. Bangladesh Journal of Tourism, 1(1): 1-14.

20. Ray, R., & Azam,M.S. (2015). An exploratory analysis of museum visit behavior in Bangladesh, Annamalai International Journal of Business Studies & Research, November (ERA-Ranked).

21. Madden, G., Azam, M.S., & Beard, T. R. (2013). Small firm performance in online markets. Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 22(1), 99–111 (ABDC-Ranked).

22. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. (2013). Examining the influence of national culture on adoption and use of information and communication technology: A study from Bangladesh’s SME perspective. The International Technology Management Review, 3(2), 116–126 (ERA-Ranked).

23. Azam, M.S., Quaddus, M., & Lubna, N. (2013). Behavioural modelling of the individual’s acceptance and use of Internet in Bangladesh: An analysis using an integrated approach. Journal of International Technology and Information Management, 22(1), 123–140 (ABDC-Ranked).

24. Azam, M.S., & Lubna, N. (2013). Mobile phone usage in Bangladesh: The effects of attitude towards behaviour and subjective norm. Annamalai International Journal of Business Studies and Research, November, 25–35 (ERA-Ranked).

24. Azam, M.S., & Lubna, N. (2013). Mobile phone usage in Bangladesh: The effects of attitude towards behaviour and subjective norm. Annamalai International Journal of Business Studies and Research, November, 25–35 (ERA-Ranked).

25. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. (2012). Effects of internal and external factors on Internet based digital technology usage by SMEs in a developing country. Communications of the IIMA, 12(4), 41–69 (ABDC-Ranked).

26. Ahmed, M.F., Azam, M.S., Bose, T.K. (2010). Factors affecting the selection of tour destination in Bangladesh. International Journal of Business and Management 3(5): 52–61 (ABDC-Ranked).

27. Azam, M.S. (2007). Adoption and usage of Internet in Bangladesh. Japanese Journal of Administrative Science, 20(1), 43–54.

28. Azam, M.S. (2006). E-commerce in Bangladesh: Understanding SMEs intention and exploring barriers. Journal of Business Studies, 2, 37–58.

29. Azam, M.S., & Lubna, N. (2009). Service buying behaviour in Bangladesh: Looking at customers’ attitude and intention to buy life and general insurance services. Pacific Business Review, Jan-Mar, 64–74.

30. Azam, M.S., & Akhter, S. (2008). Bangladeshe E-Commerce: Prostuti o Sombhabona’ [E-Commerce in Bangladesh: Readiness and Potentials]. Institute of Bangladesh Studies Journal, 15, 109–122.

31. Azam, M.S., Yesmin, M., & Lubna, N. (2008). Contrasting customers’ attitude towards the conventional and Islamic banking in Bangladesh: An empirical analysis. Annamalai Journal of Management, 2(1), 30–40.

32. Azam, M.S. (2006). Implementation of B2C e-commerce in Bangladesh: The effect of buying culture and e-infrastructure. Advances in Global Business Research, 3(1), 55–66

33. Azam, M.S. (2005). Attitude model for study of customers’ preference: Looking at Bangladesh’s life insurance. Journal of the Institute of Bangladesh Studies, 28, 19–32.

34. Azam, M.S. (2005). Customers’ attitude towards general insurance service: Contrasting the private and public sectors in Bangladesh. Insurance Journal, 56, 91–110.

Publications: Refereed Conference Proceedings/ Conference Presentations

39. Hossain, M. I., & Azam, M.S (2018). The Effects of Internal and External Factors on Small Firms’ Entry into E-marketplace: A Developing Country Perspective, International Conference on Business and Sustainable Development (ICBSD) 2018, 8-9 March, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

40. Azam, M.S., & Hossain, M. I. (2018). Towards e-Governance: The Adoption of e-Tax filling in Bangladesh, International Conference on Business and Sustainable Development (ICBSD) 2018, 8-9 March, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

41. Hossain, M. R., & Azam, M.S (2018). Linking Brand Image, Customer satisfaction, and Re-visit Intention: A Look at the Varendra Research Museum, International Conference on Business and Sustainable Development (ICBSD) 2018, 8-9 March, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

42. Chanda, S.R., & Azam, M.S. (2018). Towards a Model Construction to the Study of Mobile Banking Diffusion in Bangladesh: An Exploratory Analysis, International Conference on Business and Sustainable Development (ICBSD) 2018, 8-9 March, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

43. Chanda, S.R., & Azam, M.S. (2018). Examining the Diffusion of Mobile Banking Services in Bangladesh: A PLS based Structural Equation Modelling Approach, International Conference on Business and Sustainable Development (ICBSD) 2018, 8-9 March, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

44. Uddin, M.F., & Azam, M.S. (2018). The Effects of Internal and External Factors on Brand Loyalty: An Inquiry into Smartphone Users in Bangladesh, International Conference on Business and Sustainable Development (ICBSD) 2018, 8-9 March, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

45. Pramanik, S.A.R., & Azam, M.S. (2018). The Effects of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Dimensions on Brand Image and Customer Loyalty: An Empirical Study on Private Sector Banks in Bangladesh International Conference on Business and Sustainable Development (ICBSD) 2018, 8-9 March, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

46. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. (2014). Can ICT-based Operation Expand Market Position? A Perspective of Bangladeshi SME, International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Business Management, 6–7 November, Penang, Malaysia (Best paper presenter award).

47. Hossain, M. I., & Azam, M.S. (2014). Small Firms' Entry into E-Marketplace: A Theoretical Perspective, International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Business Management, 6–7b November, Penang, Malaysia.

48. Shovon, K. H., & Azam, M.S. (2014). Factors affecting computer-based accounting systems adoption by SMEs in Bangladesh: A theoretical framework, International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Business Management, 6–7 November, Penang, Malaysia.

49. Islam, M. M., & Azam, M.S. (2014). Mobile Banking Service Usage Behaviour in a Developing Country: An Application of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Business Management, 6–7 November, Penang, Malaysia.

50. Ray, R., & Azam, M.S. (2014). Factors Affecting Museum Visit Behaviour in Bangladesh: An Exploratory Analysis , International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Business Management, 6–7 November, Penang, Malaysia.

51. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. (2013). The effects of macro environmental factors on information and communication technology usage by SMEs in a developing country, Proceedings of the International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Business Management (pp. 55-65), 21–22 November, Bali, Indonesia. (Best paper award).

52. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. (2013). The mediating effects of ICT integration and utilisation on ICT usage and SME performance. 6th Africa-Asia-Australasia Conference of the International Telecommunications Society, 4–7 August, Perth, Australia.

53. Azam, M.S., Madden, G., & Quaddus, M. (2013). A multivariate probit estimation to examine the impact of ICT on SMEs marketing performance. 6th Africa-Asia-Australasia Conference of the International Telecommunications Society, 4–7 August, Perth, Australia.

54. Madden, G., & Azam, M.S. (2013). On the treatment of missing economic data with an application to information, communications and entertainment market surveys, 6th Africa-Asia-Australasia Conference of the International Telecommunications Society, 4–7 August, Perth, Australia.

55. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. (2013). Does ICT use affect SMEs performance? A developing country perspective. International Conference of International Journal of Science and Arts (IJAS Conference 2013), 20–23 May, Toronto, Canada.

56. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. (2012). Information and communication technology usage by SMEs in a developing country: An environmental perspective, 26th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM 2012), 5¬–7 December, Perth, Australia.

57. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. (2012). Do environmental pressures and culture affect Internet based digital technology usage by SMEs in a developing country? Presented at the 23rd Annual Conference of the International Information Management Association (IIMA 2012), 15–17 October, Chicago, USA.

58. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. (2011). How culture affects ICT diffusion among SMEs in Bangladesh, Proceedings of the Africa-Asia-Australasia Conference of the International Telecommunications Society, 13–16 November, Perth, Australia.

59. Beard, T. S., Madden, G., & Azam, M. S. (2011). Competition between blended traditional and virtual sellers. Presented at the Africa-Asia-Australasia Conference of the International Telecommunications Society, 13–16 November, Perth, Australia..

60. Azam, M.S. (2011). Towards digital communication and transaction: An inquiry into the individuals’ Internet acceptance and usage behaviour in Bangladesh. Presented at the Africa-Asia-Australasia Conference of the International Telecommunications Society, 13–16 November, Perth, Australia.

61. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M., & Rahim, M. A. (2010). How experience affects technology acceptance: A quest for ICT development strategies in Bangladesh. Proceedings of 13th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, 23–25 December, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

62. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. (2009). Adoption of e-Commerce by the SMEs in Bangladesh: The effects of innovation characteristics and perceived risk. Proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference, 30 November–2 December, Melbourne, Australia.

63. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. (2009). How organisational characteristics explain the adoption of e-Commerce by the SMEs in Bangladesh? Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, 3–5 December, Melbourne, Australia.

64. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. (2009). Internet usage behavior in Bangladesh: A test of theory of planned behaviour through structural equation modelling. Proceedings of the Curtin International Business Conference, 21–23 December, MIRI, Malaysia (Best paper award).

65. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. (2009). Adoption of b2b e-Commerce by the SMEs in Bangladesh. Proceedings of the Asian Business Research Conference, 11–12 April, Dhaka, Bangladesh (Best paper award).

66. Azam, M.S., & Lubna, N. (2008). Applying theory reasoned action in anticipating mobile phone usage behavior in Bangladesh. Proceedings of the International Conference on Management, 22–24 September, Udaipur, India

67. Ramayah, T., Jamaluddin, N., & Azam, M.S. (2007). Applying theory of planned behavior in predicting intention to use internet tax filing. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference of Asian Academy of Management (pp. 102–109), 21–25 May, Penang, Malaysia.

68. Azam, M.S., Lubna, N., Hasan, S. M. M., & Hossain, M. S. (2006). Customers’ attitude towards mobile phone services in Bangladesh. Proceedings of the International Conference on Technology Management (pp. 260–271), 4–5 December, Putrajaya, Malaysia.

69. Azam, M.S., & Lubna, N. (2006). Customers’ attitude and intention to buy insurance services: A comparative analysis of life and general insurance in Bangladesh. Proceedings of the International Conference: Environment Challenges of Service Industry in ASIA PACIFIC, 2–5 August, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

70. Azam, M.S. (2005). Adoption of personal computer in Bangladesh: The effects of perceived innovation characteristics. In N. Mansur, L. Sang, S. Thien, M. Safri, & K. A. Wahab (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of the Asian Academy of Applied Business (pp. 647–656), 28–30 July, Padang, Indonesia.

71. Azam, M.S. (2004). Factors influencing the adoption of Internet: An inquiry into the perceptions of university academics in Bangladesh. In H. Chu, J. Aguilar, J. Rolland, S. Lachowicz, & H. Mitsuma (Eds.), Proceedings of the10th International Conference on Information Systems Analysis and Synthesis: ISAS 2004 and the International Conference on Cybernetics and Information Technologies, Systems and Applications (pp. 138–143), Vol. IV, July 21-25, Florida, USA.

Research in Progress

72. Azam, M.S., & Quaddus, M. Diffusion of ICT and SME performance in a developing country: Validating a theoretical framework.

73. Banerjee, A., Madden G., & Azam, M.S., Potential demand for m-commerce in the United States.

74. Lubna, N., & Azam, M.S., Combating consumer deceptions through consumer rights protection law: emergence and recent advancement.

75. Lubna, N., & Azam, M.S., Exploring the causes of consumer deprivation in Bangladesh: an empirical analysis.

PH.D/M.PHIL/MBA RESEARCH SUPERVISION (SELECTED)

1. S. R. Chanda (Ph.D). Diffusion of Mobile Banking Services in Bangladesh: Insights and Perspectives, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Rajshahi. Awarded, 2015-2019

2. D. Roy (PhD), Role of pharmaceutical branding on physicians drug choice and patients’ consumption behaviour: Implications for Health educational Institutes in Bangladesh. Institute of Education Research (IER), University of Rajshahi, 2019

3. M. I. Hossain (M.Phil). Small Firm Entry into E-Marketplace: A Developing Country Perspective. Faculty of Business Studies, University of Rajshahi. Awarded, 2014-2018.

4. K. H. Shovon (M.Phil). Modeling the Adoption of Computer-based accounting systems by SMEs in Bangladesh: A Technology-Organization-Environment Framework, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Rajshahi, 2014-.

5. N. Jahan (MPhil). Social Media Marketing in Bangladesh: How Women Entrepreneurs Adopt Virtual Social Network? Institute of Bangladesh Studies, University of Rajshahi, 2016-2017

6. Ms. Zannat (M.Phil), Antecedents of e-Shopping in Bangladesh, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Rajshahi, 2016-2017.

7. Ms. Afroza (MPhil). Patterns of Women Leadership and its Impacts on Organisational Success: Evidence from Bangladesh, Institute of Bangladesh Studies, University of Rajshahi, 2018-2020

8. N. Nahar (MBA Thesis). How Education and Structural Support Explain Entrepreneurial Intention and Entrepreneurial Success? A Perspective of Bangladesh, Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, 2018-2019.

9. M. Ali (MBA Thesis). Antecedents of E-commerce Adoption in Bangladesh, Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, 2018-2019.

10. M.M. Ahmed (MBA Thesis). Farmer’s likelihood of using e-agriculture services and its impacts on farming productivity: A developing country perspective, Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, 2018-2019.

11. P. Protim (MBA Thesis). Social media marketing efficacy in consumer purchasing decision: A comparison between Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, 2017-2018.

12. M. Morsalin (MBA Thesis). Examining the adoption of e-commerce by individuals in Bangladesh, Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, 2017-2018.

13. N. Hasan (MBA Thesis). The Effects of Quality Dimension on Customer Satisfaction: A Study on Mobile Telecom Service in Bangladesh, Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, 2017-2018.

14. S. Ali (MBA Thesis). Customer attitude towards mobile advertising, Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, 2017-2018.

RESEARCH PROJECTS AND GRANTS

1. ‘Cluster needs assessment of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Natore, Sirajgonj, & Pabna region,’ Research Project under the financial support of SME Foundation, Bangladesh.

2. ‘Adoption of Mobile Health Services in Bangladesh and Its Social Impact’ (with Prof. S.R. Chanda), Research project under Annual Development Programme, University of Rajshahi.

3. ‘Towards e-Governance: The Adoption of e-Tax Filling in Bangladesh’ (with M. I. Hossain), under financial support of University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (2015-2016).

4. ‘Sericulture Industry in Bangladesh: Present Status, Opportunities and Challenges’ (with N. Lubna), under financial support of ActionAid Bangladesh (2008-2009).

5. ‘Women Workers in Sericulture Industry in Bangladesh’ (with N. Lubna), under financial support of the ActionAid Bangladesh (2008-2009).

6. ‘Adoption of B2B E-Commerce in Bangladesh: An Investigation into the SMEs in Bangladesh,’ under financial support of University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (2003-2004).

7. ‘Service Marketing in Bangladesh through State Owned Enterprise: A Study of Sadharan Bima Corporation,’ under financial support of the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Rajshahi (2002-2003).

8. ‘Impact Evaluations of four Training Programmes on Small Business Development,’ under financial support of Bangladesh Association for Community Education (BACE) and ICOMP, Malaysia (1993-1994).

INVITED SPEAKER (SELECTED)

• Keynote speaker, 4th International Conference on Globalisation, Entrepreneurship and Emerging Economies (ICGEEE), Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 8-10, 2019.
• Keynote speaker, Fostering insurance awareness to the masses: Challenges and opportunities, Seminar on Raising Awareness on Insurance Sector, Organised by the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), Rajshahi, Bangladesh. June 24, 2019.

• Keynote speaker, Role of insurance sector in the economic growth of Bangladesh: Present scenario and future potentials, Seminar on Raising Awareness on Insurance Sector, Organised by the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), Rajshahi, Bangladesh. June 24, 2019.

• Keynote speaker, Mixed method: An alternative research paradigm. Outreach lecture Series, Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. January 25, 2019.

• Resource person/Speaker, Training programme (A daylong Workshop) on “Mixed Method: An Alternative Paradigm for Business Research,” 20 December 2016, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh.

• Resource person, Conducting various training sessions for the development of the managers/officers working at Janata Bank in Bangladesh, Janata Bank Training Institute, Rajshahi, 2014-present.

• Resource person, Conducting various training sessions for the development of the managers/officers working in Insurance Industry in Bangladesh, Sadharan Bima Training Institute, Rajshahi, 2014-present.

• Keynote speaker, Developing Women Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Opportunities from the perspective of Rajshahi, Organised by Rajshahi Women Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Rajshahi June 15, 2016.

• Resource person, Speaker, Training programme (A daylong Workshop) on “Managing a Research Project: Research Methodology and Research Result Reporting,” to be held on 23 August 2016, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Maymansing, Bangladesh.

• Resource person(Speaker), Challenges for Business education and Career Planning: An Academic Discussion, organised by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University, July 27, 2016, Gopalganj, Bangladesh.

• Keynote speaker, Creating Entrepreneurs in Small and Medium Enterprise: A Perspective of Rajshahi, Jointly organised by Bangladesh SME Foundation, Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industry and Deputy Commissioner’s Office Rajshahi, January 15, 2016.

• Keynote speaker, Training programme (A daylong Workshop) on “Research Methodology and Conducting e-Research,” 28 November 2015, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh.

• Keynote Speaker and Special Guest, National Research Conference on Business and Economics, Sylhet, Bangladesh. November 21–22, 2015.

• Keynote Speaker, International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Business Management, 5–6 November, Bangkok, Thailand.

• Keynote Speaker, Contemporary Issues in Business Research, October, Hazi Danes University of Science and Technology, Dinajpur, Bangladesh. September 2015.

• Keynote Speaker, Contemporary Issues in Business Research, October, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Bangladesh. August 2015.

• Resource person, A daylong Training programme for the teachers involved in teaching Marketing at graduation level, National University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. January 22 & 24, 2015.

• Resource person, daylong workshops on “Research Methodology and Conducting e-Research,” Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, June 16, 17, and 18, 2014.

• Resource person, in workshops on innovations of diffusion, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmeer, India.September 22-26, 2008.

• Keynote speaker, Seminar on Unveiling the Digital Opportunities through Performing Electronic Commerce, Deans Complex, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, 15 May 2007.

• Keynote speaker, ‘Industrialization in Bangladesh: Analysing Threats and Opportunities in Response to Globalization’, Buyer-Seller Conference, Organized by Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. June 17, 2003.

• International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Business Management, 6–7 November 2014, Penang, Malaysia.

• International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Business Management, 21–22 November 2013, Bali, Indonesia.

• Curtin International Business Conference, 21–23 December 2009, MIRI, Malaysia

• Asian Business Research Conference, 11–12 April 2009, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

AWARDS: SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH GRANTS

• Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (Endeavour IPRS), 2009-2013

• Curtin University Postgraduate Scholarship (CUPS), 2009-2013

• Curtin Business School Doctoral Scholarship (CBS Doctoral), 2009-2013

• Curtin Economics and Finance Scholarship, 2010-2012

• Deakin University International Research Scholarship (DUIRS), 2009

• Social Science Research Council (SRCC) Scholarship, 2006

• Commonwealth Scholarship (CFTC), 2005

• World Business Institute Fellow, 2009

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Member, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM), Australia

• Member, International Information Management Association (IIMA), USA

• Member, Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB), Bangladesh

• Member, Association for Global Business Advancement, USA, 2006-2007

TRAINING: TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTAINMENTS

Participated in many training programmes and workshops with a view to develop teaching qualities, enhance research capability and professional competencies, which include:

• 25th Faculty Development Programme (FDP), October–November 2004, Indian Institute of Management (IIMA), Ahmedabad, India. Supported by Commonwealth Scholarship. (The programme focuses on pedagogical aspects of management education at University level).

• Regional Training of Debt and Debt Audits, Organized by Jubilee South, in 28 March 2008 to 6 April 2008, University of Philippines, Manila, Philippines. (The training focuses on various aspects of debts management by IFIs, its correlation with climate change and possible remedies).

• Networking and LAN, March–April 2003, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. (The programme focuses on different aspects of ICT with particular importance to LAN and Networking).

• Long-term training on Insurance and Risk Management, June –September 1994, Bangladesh Insurance Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Earned Grade ‘A’. (The programme focuses on various aspects of risks management, and principles, procedures and economics of insurance protection).

SUBJECTS TAUGHT

Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce), Electronic marketing (E-Marketing), Management Information Systems (MIS), Applications of Computer in Business, Integrated Marketing Communications, Insurance and Risk Management, International Business, Principles of Marketing, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour, Agricultural Produce, Relationship Marketing, Business Statistics and Research Methodology, Business Research Methods, and Marketing Research.