My PhD is from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. My academic background comprises of a Bachelors as well as a Masters degree in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology. I have had a number of years industry experience working as a software engineer for Motorola Inc. in Arlington Heights in Illinois.
I am actively involved in the IS/T research community through my numerous scholarly research endeavors. My main research stream is in the area of Information Technology for Development - which to briefly state, investigates how Information Technology can help bring about both social as well as economic development of a community. My work has been published in various Information Systems journals and presented at leading IS conferences.
I enjoy teaching and working with students and participating in professional academic service activities, such as serving as mini-track chairs at various international, national, and regional IS conferences.
Courses Taught
CIS 117: Introduction to Web Development
CIS 202: Fundamentals of Information Systems
CIS 206: Information Technology Tools
CIS 317: Analysis and Logical Design of Information Systems
CSC 356: Life in the Digital Age
CIS 427: Project Management and Practice
CIS 442: Electronic Commerce Systems
CIS 472: Enterprise Architecture and IS Strategy
CIS 487: Information Technology for Development
Research Interests
My major research efforts are in the area of Information Technology for Development, focusing on technology adoption issues in small and micro-enterprises and investigating efforts for small business growth. A secondary research stream of mine focuses on processes of knowledge networking and sourcing of skills. I have also been involved in a number of research projects in the area of Collaboration Engineering.
Received Best Paper Award, Midwest Association of Information Systems, 2014.
Received Best Paper Award, Midwest Association of Information Systems, 2009.
Kamal, M. (2024, Mar 15-16). Understanding ICT Adoption and Impact in Nonprofits using the Capabilities Framework – Multi Case Analysis. Proceedings of the Southern Association for Information Systems Conference. Gulf Shores, AL.
Kamal, M. (2023, Mar 23-25). Cloud Services for Microenterprise Sustainability - Multi Case Analysis. Proceedings of the Southern Association for Information Systems Conference. Hilton Head Island, SC.
Kamal, M. (2022, Mar 18-19). Using the Capabilities Framework to Understand Social Impact of ICT Adoption in Microenterprises. Proceedings of the Southern Association for Information Systems Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC. Awarded Best Paper Award.
Kamal, M. (2020, Mar 27-28). Understanding the Impact of Information Technology in Nonprofits: Insights from a Multi-case Analysis. Proceedings of the 23rd Southern Association for Information Systems Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC.
Kamal, M., & Vogel, X. (2020, Mar 27-28). The Legality and Morality of Video Game Emulation. Proceedings of the 23rd Southern Association for Information Systems Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC.
Kamal, M. (2020, Jan 8-10),An Approach to Building ICT Capabilities in Nonprofits. Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS-53), Maui, Hawaii.
Kamal, M., & Diksha, D. (2019, May 21 - 22). Investigating ICTs for Education in Marginalized Communities. Proceedings of the Fourteenth Midwest Association for Information Systems Conference, Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Kamal, M. (2019, Mar 22-23). ICTs, Capabilities, and Socio-Economic Development - Results and Implications. Proceedings of the 22nd Southern Association for Information Systems Conference. St Simon’s Island, GA.
Kamal, M. (2018, Mar 23-24). Facilitating Socioeconomic Development through Cloud-Based Services In Micro-Enterprises. Proceedings of the 21st Southern Association for Information Systems Conference. Atlanta, Georgia.
Kamal, M., & Dong, Y. (2017, May 18-19). A Cross Country Analysis of Multitasking with Technology in Academic Settings. Proceedings of the 12th Midwest Association for Information Systems Conference. Springfield, Illinois.
