Bahman Ashraf Semnani
Bahman (Ben) is a Ph.D. student specializing in digital business strategies, focusing on AI-driven business strategies, data-driven business strategies, and human-machine interactions. With nearly 18 years of experience, including 15 years as a project and business manager, Ben brings a wealth of practical expertise to his research. He is PMP certified and has worked in critical roles at prominent companies such as Huawei and major IT/ICT firms in Iran. Ben's research aims to develop innovative strategies that leverage digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Big Data to drive business growth and enhance organizational performance.
In addition to his studies, Ben is actively involved in teaching. He serves as a contract instructor at the Sprott School of Business and a Part-Time Academic - Post-Secondary Professor at Algonquin College's project management program. Through his teaching roles, Ben imparts practical knowledge and equips students with essential career skills.
Ben's diverse professional background, combined with his academic foundation in strategic management, positions him as a well-rounded researcher and practitioner. He seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the fields of AI business strategies, AI Governance, and human-machine interactions (HMI). His research delves into the intricate dynamics of human-machine interactions within organizational contexts, exploring how organizations can effectively harness emerging technologies to achieve sustainable competitive advantages.
Ben aims to uncover novel insights and develop actionable strategies for organizations by examining the intersection of AI, data, and human-machine interactions. Through his research, Ben strives to contribute to the advancement of digital business strategies, providing practical guidance for organizations to thrive in the evolving digital business age.
Sessions in which Bahman Ashraf Semnani attends
- STR - Strategy Divison Virtual Session
- 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | 1 hour 15 minutes
- Chair/Président: Mark Fuller (St. Francis Xavier University) BEST STUDENT PAPER / M...
- Doctoral Consortium: Thriving as a Graduate Writer Université de Sherbrooke Longueuil Campus - Grandes Portées A
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
- Doctoral Consortium: Mentorship Université de Sherbrooke Longueuil Campus - Grandes Portées A
- 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM | 2 hours
- IS 1 IT and Innovation Université de Sherbrooke Longueuil Campus - 4680
- 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | 1 hour 15 minutes
- Chair/Président: Suchit Ahuja (Concordia University) Digital technology in entrepreneurial ecosys...
- IS 2 ArtificiaI Intelligence (part 1) Université de Sherbrooke Longueuil Campus - 4680
- 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM | 1 hour 15 minutes
- Chair/Président: Sampath Bemgal (University of New Brunswick) From Machines to Colleagues: Unders...
- Doctoral Consortium: How to approach the academic job market
- 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 15 minutes
- This panel will include doctoral graduates who have integrated the job market. Discussions will touch upon the perception of industry organizations...
- Welcome Reception
- 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
- Conference wide
- OS Divisional meeting Université de Sherbrooke Longueuil Campus - 4650
- 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 1 hour 15 minutes
- Officers Division ChairLaura Ierfino-Blachford
- OS Paper Development Workshop Université de Sherbrooke Longueuil Campus - Grandes Portées B
- 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | 1 hour 15 minutes
- Chair/Président: Laura Ierfino Blachford (Trent University)Moderator/Modérateur: Johnny Boghossian (Universit...
- ASAC AGM
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour
- Plenary Session
- IS 5 Symposium on IT Governance at the board level: a call for research and action Université de Sherbrooke Longueuil Campus - 3605 - Room sponsored by: Memorial University Faculty of Business Administration
- 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 15 minutes
- Chair/Président: Suchit Ahuja (Concordia University) Symposium on IT Governance at t...
- TIM 6 - Digital Synergies for Transformative Policies Université de Sherbrooke Longueuil Campus - 5605
- 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | 1 hour 15 minutes
- Chair/Président: Abby Golub (Concordia University) Complementors Unlocked: Examining their Autono...
- OS 3 - Novel Approaches in Organizational Studies Université de Sherbrooke Longueuil Campus - 5665
- 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | 1 hour 15 minutes
- Chair/Président: Juan Francisco Chavez R. (Queen's University Smith School of Business) BEST PAP...
- Awards Lunch Université de Sherbrooke Longueuil Campus - Grandes Portées A
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour
- Plenary Session
- STR divisional meeting Université de Sherbrooke Longueuil Campus - 3640 - Room sponsored by University of Saskatchewan
- 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | 1 hour 15 minutes
- Divisional officersDivision ChairGhahhar Zavoshghahhar.zavosh@mcgill.ca...