Wafaa Ahmed

BSc (Hons) (University of Khartoum), MSc (The University of Nottingham), PhD in Business and Management (The University of Nottingham)

Department: Operations Management and Information Systems
E-mail: wafaa.ahmed3@nottingham.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 115 8467756
Location: C10a (Si Yuan Building, Jubilee Campus)

Dr Wafaa Ahmed is an assistant professor in information systems in the department of Operations Management and Information Systems, Nottingham University Business School, United Kingdom. Wafaa has a PhD in Business and Management, a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Wafaa has several years of industry experience in the food sector. Her current research interests include blockchain technology applications and implications, digital transformation, supply chain information systems, supply chain sustainability and performance.


Areas of Expertise
Blockchain Technology, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Digital Transformation, Project Management

 

Recent Publications

The following lists my publications from 2014 to the present day.

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I teach in both the areas of operations management and information systems for undergraduate, master's and MBA modules.

Wafaa is module convenor of the following module(s):

MBA

Business Intelligence in the Digital Economy (BUSI4111)


Details of all modules can be found on MyNottingham

My research investigates the drivers, requirements and inhibitors for blockchain applications in the supply chain based on empirical evidence. My research interests include analysing and measuring the value driven by blockchain implementation, particularly in improving supply chain performance and sustainability. I'm also looking at the potential of blockchain technology applications in different contexts, including modern slavery and other sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, mining, tourism and charity.

Wafaa is currently supervising the following Research Students:

Hanan Alshikhi

School Administrative Roles
Departmental External Engagement Director (OMIS)