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Dr. Ali Hussain Zolait

Associate Professor

Information System
azolait@uob.edu.bh

Dr. Ali Zolait, Associate Professor of Information Systems. An experienced professional with over 25 years of experience, Dr. Zolait taken on the role of Senior Research Fellow and Assistant Professor in Information Systems at University of Malaya and University of Bahrain.

His vast experience in the IT field includes academic teaching, research, cybersecurity, systems analysis and development, professional training, and consultation.

Dr. Zolait holds the Fellowship of British Higher Education Academy, SMIEEE certifications. His research interests include cybersecurity, information systems, privacy preserving, data science, web & mobile applications, and technology adaption. He is an active researcher and has published more than 60 scientific research papers in international peer reviewed journals and conferences. He act as leader to several international Conferences and He is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Technology Diffusion (IJTD). He has received a number of awards, including best scientific paper, presentation and distinguished research.

Dr. Zolait completed his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Science from King Abdulaziz University (KSA) in 1995, and his Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Malaysia in 2003. In 2008, Dr. Zolait received his Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Malaya (UM) - Malaysia. He was later awarded the University best researcher Award for his research in Information Systems. Deanship of Scientific Research Award, Awarded “Silver"", Blackboard L.M.S. from University of Bahrain. Several IEEE Recognition Award and He has been awarded the 2020 Blackboard Catalyst Award for Leading Change.

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