Rashed Refaat

Dr. Rashed Refaat’s multifaceted career spans academia and industry, demonstrating a rich blend of teaching, research, and managerial experience in the realm of Business Information Systems. As a highly competent and experienced lecturer, he has imparted knowledge and expertise in various courses, ranging from Human-Computer Interaction to Business Ethics and Financial Management, across esteemed institutions such as Galala University, Misr International University, and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport.

In addition to his role as an educator, Dr. Refaat is a prolific researcher with a keen focus on leveraging technology for business empowerment. His research endeavors contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field, addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology and business. His contributions to internationally recognized journals underscore his commitment to scholarly excellence and the dissemination of impactful research outcomes.

Beyond academia, Dr. Refaat brings a wealth of managerial expertise to his professional portfolio. With 25 years of experience in Information Technology and Business Development Consulting, as well as IT Management, he has demonstrated a proactive approach to addressing complex business challenges and driving organizational success. His extensive tenure in multinational companies and the UNFPA agency speaks volumes about his ability to navigate diverse organizational environments and deliver tangible results.

Dr. Refaat’s interdisciplinary background, blending academia and industry, equips him with a unique perspective and skill set that enriches both his teaching and research endeavors. His proactive engagement with real-world business challenges ensures that his academic insights remain relevant and applicable in practical settings. As a result, he stands as a valuable asset to both the academic community and the broader business landscape, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the empowerment of businesses through technology-driven innovation.

• PhD in BIS specialized in Quality Management System and Neutrosophic.
• Master’s degree in management information systems (MIS) specialized in Decision Support Systems (DSS).
• Post-graduate diploma in computers and commercial domain.
• Bachelor of Commerce “Accounting” Major, AIN SHAMS University – Faculty of Commerce.
• Certified International Training of Trainers (ToT).
• Certified STEM Training of Trainers.
• Certified ISO 27001 “Information Security Management System”.
• Certified ISO 9001 “Quality Management System”.
• Certified Datacentre Expert (Design and Operations) from Capitoline UK.
• Certified Auditor for HP supplies in Middle East.
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).

• The primary market value innovations of newly public firms.
• Auditor Tenure and Quality of Financial Report.
• Unexpected Fees and the Prediction of Material Weaknesses.
• https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=e2JNJmoAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1 
• https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57204676010%20
• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1897-130X%20

My main interest is the multi-disciplinary study to empower and enhance businesses using technologies, because of that I am studying in various business and technical domains such as:

• Information Systems.
• Quality Management Systems.
• Information Security.
• Risk Assessment.
• Measurement System Distance Measure.
• Neutrosophic Logic, Fuzzy Logic.
• Scaling Systems, and Ranking.
• Decision Support Systems.
• Multi-Criteria Decision Making.
• Cloud computing.
• Big data Analytics.
• Blockchain.
• Expert systems.
• Neural networks.
• Artificial intelligence.
• Data Mining.
• Data Visualization.

• Faculty of Administrative Sciences Council Member (Fall 2023).
• Strategic Planning committee member.
• Galala Academy – Entrepreneurship and Innovation coordinator.
• Entrepreneur Hub supervisor.
• Business development and Information technology Consultant.