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Prof. M.H. Thowfeek

Professor of MIT (Cadre Chair)
Dept. of Management and IT
Faculty of Management and Commerce


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Basic Information
Prof. M.H. Thowfeek
Designation Professor of MIT (Cadre Chair)
Department / Unit Dept. of Management and IT
Faculty Faculty of Management and Commerce
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Qualifications
  • Chair Professor of Management and IT
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Univeristi Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) - Malaysia
  • MBA (MIS) - (Hamdard PAK)
  • BBA (Hons) (SEUSL)
  • PGD in MCMIS (NL)
Positions Held
  • Coordinator, ICT Services Unit of SEUSL - 2011/2012
Teaching Areas
  • Management/Business Information Systems
  • Software Project Management
  • E-Commerce
Research Interest
  • Information System
  • E-learning
  • Technology Management
  • Technology Adoption
Editorial works
  • Chief Editor, Journal of Information Systems and Information Technology (JISIT), ISSN: 2478-0677. Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. (2015/2016, 2018/2019)
  • Co-editor, Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium (IntSym 2015) on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Multidisciplinary Research. ISBN: 978-955-627-627-063-1. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Chief Editor Proceedings of the 4th Annual International Research Conference (AIRC 2015) on Innovative Perspectives in Business, Finance, and Information Management, ISBN: 978- 955-627-065-5. Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Volume Editor Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Research Conference (ARC 2014) on Diversity on Business, Finance and Technology Management, ISBN: 978-955-627-060-0. Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Chief Editor, Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium - 2012, ISBN: 978- 955-627-030-3. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Editorial Board, Journals covering Information Management and Innovation, (2012 - 2016) http://ibima.net/international-editorial-board/
  • Reviewer, Sage Open. (2016) http://www.sagepublications.com
  • Reviewer, Journal of Management, Faculty of Management and Commerce, SEUSL. (2012, 2013, 2016)
  • Reviewer, Journal of Information Systems and Information Technology (JISIT), Faculty of Management and Commerce, SEUSL. (2016, 2017)
  • Reviewer, Annual International Research Conferences of the Faculty of Management and Commerce, SEUSL, Oluvil, Sri Lanka. (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
  • Reviewer, International Conferences of International Business Information Management Association (IBIMA), Hempstead, New York 11549, USA. (2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
  • Reviewer, International Symposiums of the Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, SEUSL, Oluvil, Sri Lanka (2014, 2015, 2016)
  • Reviewer, International Symposiums of South Eastern University of Sri Lank, SEUSL, Oluvil, Sri Lanka (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
  • Reviewer, International Conferences on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions. Colombo (2015), Negombo (2016); http://www.icter.org/conference/technical_programme_committee
  • Reviewer, 2nd Asian Conference on Society, Education and Technology, Osaka, Japan (2014). http://iafor.org/acset2014-programme/
  • Reviewer, International Conference on Computer Applications and Industrial Electronics (ICCAIE), Penang, Malaysia (2011); http://www.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/conferencedetails/index.html?Conf_ID= 19874
Journal Articles
  • Nawaz, S. S., Thowfeek, M.H., and Rashida, M.F. (2015). School Teachers' Intention to Use E-Learning Systems in Sri Lanka: A Modified TAM Approach, Information Knowledge and Management, 5(4), 54-59.
  • Nawaz, S. S., and Thowfeek, M.H. (2014), Small and Medium Entrepreneurs' Intension to Use Cloud Computing: Reference to Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, Journal of Management, 11(1), 1- 10.
  • Thowfeek, M. H., and Jaafar, A. (2013). An Investigation of the Factors That Influence Students' Intention to Adopt E-Learning. Advances in Visual Informatics, 742-752. Springer International Publishing.
  • Thowfeek, M. H., and Jaafar, A. (2013). The Influence of Cultural Factors on the Adoption of E-Learning: A Reference to a Public University in Sri Lanka. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 263, 3424-3434.
  • Thowfeek, M. H., and Jaafar, A. (2012). Instructors' View about Implementation of E-learning System: An Analysis based on Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 65, 961-967.
  • MH Thowfeek, and Jaafar, A. (2012). The Outlook of the UGC on the Implementation of e-learning System at the Higher Educational Institutions in Sri Lanka. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 65, 620-625.
  • Thowfeek, M. H., and Jaafar, A. (2011). The Future Prospects of E-learning: The View of the Apex Body of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in Sri Lanka. Journal of Education and Vocational Research 2(2), 42-48.
  • Thowfeek, M. H., and Hussin, H. (2008). Instructors' Perspective on E-Learning Adoption in Sri Lanka: A Preliminary Investigation. Communications of the IBIMA, 6(3), 124-130.
Conference Papers
  • Thowfeek, M. H., and Nawaz, S. S (2017). The Introduction of Flipped Classroom: An Innovative Approach to Transfer Knowledge. Paper presented at the 6th Annual International Research conference 2107, Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil.
  • Thowfeek, M. H., and Abdul Salam, M.N. (2014). Readiness for E-Learning System Based on Cloud Computing. Paper presented at the 2nd Asian Conference on Society, Education & Technology 2014, Osaka, Japan.
  • Thowfeek, M. H., and Abdul Salam, M.N. (2013). Students' Assessment on the Usability of E-learning Websites. Paper presented at the 4th World Conference on Learning, Teaching and Educational Leadership, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Thowfeek, M. H., and Arulanantham, A. (2013). An Investigation of the Perception and Fulfillment of E-government Services. Paper presented at the 3rd International Symposium of South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, Sri Lanka.
  • Thowfeek, M. H., and Jaafar, A. (2011). Pedagogical approach to design an e-learning courseware. Paper presented at the International Conference on Pattern Analysis and Intelligent Robotics (ICPAIR),Putrajaya, Malaysia (IEEE)
  • Thowfeek, M. H., and Jaafar, A. (2010). Integrating National Culture into Information and Communication Technology Adoption Model. Paper presented at the 2010 International Symposium in Information Technology (ITSim), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (IEEE)
  • Thowfeek, M. H., and Jaafar, A. (2009). Cultural Factors on the Adoption of E-learning: A Proposed Model. Paper presented at the 2nd International Congress on Pervasive and Computing and Management, Sydney, Australia.
Conferences and Workshops
Workshops Attended
  • Structural Equation Modelling (with AMOS) for Quantitative Research, National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS), No: 6 A, Sukhastan Gardens, Ward Place, Colombo-07. Sri Lanka. www.ncas.ac.lk , 17 - 18 December 2015
  • Development of Audiovisual Learning Material (AVLM),Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Oude Markt 13, 3000 Leuven, Belgium. www.kuleuven.be, 31 August - 23 October 2015
  • Management Training Program, International College of Yayasan Melaka (ICYM), Jalan Bukit Sebukor, 75150 Melaka, Malaysia. www.icym.edu.my, 16 - 22 February 2015
  • Curriculum Development Issues, Department of Management, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil. (2014)
  • Data analysis using R, R studio and R commander, Staff Development Centre, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil. (2013)
  • Research methodology and Data Analysis, Central Bank of Sri Lanka, 58 Sri Jayewardenepura Mawatha, Ragagiriya, Sri Lanka. (2012)
  • Management Training and Industrial visit, Dhanish Ahmed College of Engineering, Padappai, Chennai 601301 India. (2012)
  • Capacity Building in Cleaner Production for University Academics, National Cleaner Production Center (NCPC) 251/30, Kirula Road, Colombo -05. Sri Lanka. (2011)
  • Training the Trainers in Executive Education, Amity University, Block E2 Sector-125, Noida - 201 303. New Delhi, India (in collaboration with Maastricht School of management, The Netherlands) (2009)
  • Academic Development, South Eastern of Sri Lanka, Oluvil ((in collaboration with University Sri Jayewardenepura) (2003)


Workshops Conducted
  • E-mail and Internet, HTML and e-commerce for final year students of SEUSL (IRQUE/IBQ-2-IT Programme) (2005)
  • Attitude Change Development for Students of SEUSL (IRQUE/QEF )(2010)
  • Operating the PCs using Windows for School Principals, MIS unit of SEUSL (2010)
  • Guest lecture on MIS for SME Success for Students of Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka (2010)
  • Basics for Information Management for Computer Applicant Assistants and Clerical staff of SEUSL, Staff Development Center (2012)
  • Choosing and Reviewing the Appropriate Literature for undergraduate students of SEUSL, Career Guidance Unit (2011)
Departmental and University Activities and Responsibilities
  • Secretary, 2nd International Symposium 2012, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (2012)
  • Member of Research and Publication Committee of Faculty of Management and Commerce (2013-2015)
  • Subject Coordinator, Information System (2014)
  • Sub-Activity Coordinator, QIG-BBA/FMC HETC Project, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (2014)
  • Member, Quality Assurance and Accreditation Cell of Faculty of Management and Commerce (2014)
  • Coordinator, 3rd Annual Research Conference (ARC)-Faculty of Management and Commerce (2014)

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