PhD in Information Systems

Talk one-to-one with a Information Systems PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.

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A PhD in Information Systems is a research degree in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Information Systems PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.

Information Systems PhD Mentors

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Shamsudeen Sanni

🏢 University of Eswatini
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Information Systems, Data Science, ML, Ethical AI, Responsible AI, AI Risk Management Framework and AI Management System Standard , Technology Adoption
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Labaran Isiaku

🏢 Cyprus International University
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Digital Innovation; Artificial Intelligence; Blockchain; Emerging Technologies; Information Systems
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Prof. Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed

🏢 Asian Business Consortium LLC
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Accounting Disclosure, Financial Reporting, Corporate Governance, Accounting Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain
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Mohamed Marie

🏢 Prof. Dr. of information systems
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Data Mining, Databases, Information Retrieval, Web Mining, Big Data, Data Analytics, Decision Support Systems, Information Security, Data Warehouses, E- Learning, E- Business, E- Commerce and Cloud Computing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Sentiment Analysis, IoT, Software Engineering.
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Renjun A. Orain

🏢 Far Eastern University - Alabang
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Web and Mobile Information Systems Development
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Who Are the Information Systems Mentors?

Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

  • PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
  • University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
  • Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.

Research Areas of Our Information Systems Mentors

2 of our Information Systems mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 63 papers between 2010 and 2026, cited 745 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Medical Journal, Health Information and Wow of Impulse.

2mentors with publication data
63publications
745citations
2026latest paper

Recurring research themes

  • Medical Journal3 papers
  • Health Information3 papers
  • Wow of Impulse2 papers
  • Swahili Language2 papers
  • Interactive Health2 papers
  • Information Chatbot2 papers

Recent publications by our Information Systems mentors

  • Driving digital transformation: a systematic review of social commerce adoption by SMEs in developing countriesGlobal Knowledge, Memory and Communication · 2026 · Asst. Prof. Dr. Labaran Isiaku
  • An analytical framework for uncovering risk interdependencies in sustainable supply chains using Fuzzy DEMATELDecision Analytics Journal · 2026 · Asst. Prof. Dr. Labaran Isiaku
  • Causal mapping of challenges in edge–cloud continuum for real-time decision systemsInternational Journal of Intelligent Computing and Cybernetics · 2026 · Asst. Prof. Dr. Labaran Isiaku
  • The Role of Technology and Social Media in Exposing Greenwashing in the Shared EconomyUnmasking Greenwashing in the Shared Economy · 2026 · Asst. Prof. Dr. Labaran Isiaku
  • Novel Machine Learning Approaches for Identifying Attacks in IoT-based Smart Home EnvironmentInternational Journal of Wireless and Microwave Technologies (IJWMT) · 2025 · Shamsudeen Sanni
  • Machine Learning Approaches for Predicting Individual’s Financial Inclusion Status with Imbalanced Dataset.Computer Science On-line Conference · 2024 · Shamsudeen Sanni
  • Machine learning models for identifying factors influencing and predicting malaria among children under five years in Nigeria2024 Conference on Information Communications Technology and Society (ICTAS … · 2024 · Shamsudeen Sanni
  • The Rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) in Academic Research: Opportunities and ChallengesJournal of Digitovation and Information System (JDIIS) · 2024 · Shamsudeen Sanni

Possible PhD research directions

Based on what our Information Systems mentors have published, a PhD in Information Systems with their guidance could explore:

  • Medical Journal
  • Health Information, especially where it meets swahili language
  • Wow of Impulse
  • Swahili Language, especially where it meets interactive health

These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.

What You Can Discuss With a Information Systems PhD Mentor

  • Whether a PhD in Information Systems fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
  • Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
  • Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
  • Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
  • Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
  • Careers after a PhD in Information Systems: academia, industry and research roles

How Mentoring Works

Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.

  1. Step 1

    Choose a mentor

    Browse Information Systems PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.

  2. Step 2

    Book a time

    Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.

  3. Step 3

    Start with a short call

    A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.

  4. Step 4

    Book a longer session

    Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.

Talk to a Information Systems PhD Mentor

Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.

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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Information Systems PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?

Every Information Systems mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.

What can I discuss with a Information Systems PhD mentor?

Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.

How much does a meeting cost?

You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.