Dr. Omer Gibreel is currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems at Gulf University for Science and Technology. He previously held the position of Dean of the College of Administrative Science and Assistant Professor at National University Sudan. Dr. Gibreel is a distinguished Fulbright scholar. He was also recognized by the U.S. Presidential Education Awards Program, receiving an award for "outstanding educational improvement in pursuit of academic excellence" from President Bill Clinton. His research interests are diverse and include Management Information Systems, Information System Analysis and Design, Technology Management and Innovation, Social Commerce, Electronic Commerce, Frugal Innovations and Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Development, Sustainable Designs, Information and Communication Technology for Development, Financial Inclusion, and E-participation in emerging markets.