Research output per year
Research output per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Information Technology, Analytics, & Operations Group (ITAO) Group brings together expertise in data science, business analytics, digital innovations, and operations and supply chain management.
We conduct industry-relevant research and help organisations generate business value from digital technologies, make better data-informed decisions, create environmentally sustainable operations, and develop effective supply chain solutions.
Our group members contribute regularly to peer-reviewed international conferences and have published original research in competitive scholarly journals including Information Systems Research, Production and Operations Management, Omega, European Journal of Operational Research and the British Journal of Management.
We provide excellent research-led teaching to undergraduates, postgraduates and working professionals. Our teaching portfolio covers the application of analytics in core business functions such as marketing and human resources, as well as the development and application of technical skills such as advanced analytics and machine learning and data management.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Profiles
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Adheesh Budree
- Gift City - Senior Lecturer
- Information Technology, Analytics, and Operations
Person: Academic
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Research output
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AI shows us ourselves: an anthropological take on bias
Charles, V., Gherman, T. & Charles, M. N., Mar 2026, Inside OR, March 2026, 643, p. 8-10 3 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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AI’s energy appetite—challenges and opportunities ahead and ethical implications
Nishant, R. & Singh, S., 28 Jan 2026, (Accepted) Computers with salaries and cemeteries. Flöther, F. F., Fay, M. & Hoffmann, C. H. (eds.). Springer NatureResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Introduction to the Special Issue - Digital Transformation of Higher Education: Pedagogical Innovation Toward Education 4.0?
Abbas, R., Papagiannidis, S., Mäntymäki, M., Hong, Y. & Lakshmi, V., 01 Aug 2026, (Early online date) In: Communications of the Association for Information Systems. 58, 1, 115 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
Prizes
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2025 Best Paper Award for paper titled "Enhanced efficiency assessment in manufacturing: Leveraging machine learning for improved performance analysis"
Guillen, M. (Recipient), Charles, V. (Recipient) & Aparicio, J. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Annual Paper of the year 2025
Nishant, R. (Recipient), Schneckenberg, D. (Recipient) & Ravishankar, M. N. (Recipient), 13 Dec 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Developmental Paper Award for paper titled “Revving up SMEs’ competitive advantage: Embracing emerging technologies for strategic renewal decision-making”
Dobre, M. (Recipient), Sivarajah, S. (Recipient), Charles, V. (Recipient), Rana, N. (Recipient) & Weerakkody, V. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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From Curiosity to Capability: Enabling SME AI Adoption
Charles, V. (Keynote speaker)
15 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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AI tools and Research
Turner, J. (Chair), Campbell, G. (Invited speaker), Nishant, R. (Invited speaker) & Pogrebna, G. (Invited speaker)
27 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Meeting of the All Party Group on Artificial Intelligence.
Charles, V. (Participant)
26 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Ireland cited as a cautionary tale in UN report on AI’s environmental footprint – Expert Reaction
04/06/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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The metaverse is ushering in a new era of behind-the-scenes exploitation (featured in Tech Xplore)
Charles, V. & Gherman, T.
09/12/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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The metaverse is ushering in a new era of behind-the-scenes exploitation (featured by World Economic Forum)
Charles, V. & Gherman, T.
09/12/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment