Prof. Minwir Mallouh Sayyah Al-Shammari

University of Bahrain · Kingdom of Bahrain

Prof. Minwir Mallouh Sayyah
Al-Shammari

Professor of Business Administration & Analytics  ·  Former Dean, College of Business Administration

A globally recognised scholar with 30+ years in higher education, specialising in Business Analytics, Multicriteria Decision-Making, and Knowledge Management. Ph.D. from the University of Glasgow (UK). Former Dean who led AACSB accreditation for six programs and supervised the establishment of four new master's degrees.

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Research Impact

1,604 Total citations (Google Scholar)
h-20 h-index, Google Scholar
h-13 h-index, Scopus
i10-31 i10-index
100+ Peer-reviewed works published
Top 0.5% · ScholarGPS 2025

Expertise

Core Research Areas

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Business Analytics
Predictive & Prescriptive Modeling
Multicriteria Decision-Making (MCDM)
Knowledge Management & CRM
Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)
Supply Chain & Operations Mgmt
Business Process Reengineering
Machine Learning Applications
Academic Leadership & AACSB
Islamic Finance Analytics

Career

Academic & Leadership Experience

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2003 – present

Full Professor, Department of Management & Marketing

College of Business Administration, University of Bahrain

Teaching at Ph.D., graduate, and undergraduate levels across Business Analytics, Operations Management, and Management Science. Currently supervising 11 Ph.D. theses in Business Analytics.

2021 – 2022

Ph.D. Program Coordinator – Business Analytics

University of Bahrain

Coordinated the Ph.D. program in Business Analytics, including student admissions and thesis oversight.

2011 – 2019

Dean & Professor, College of Business Administration

University of Bahrain

Led a college with 6,000+ students and 80+ faculty. Spearheaded AACSB accreditation (2011–2016) for five undergraduate and one graduate program. Launched four new master's programs and a new B.Sc. in Islamic Banking & Finance. Pioneered modular curriculum redesign that doubled faculty research productivity.

2009 – 2011

Director of Graduate Studies

University of Bahrain

May – Sep 2003

UN Expert on Mission in Knowledge Management

ESCWA, United Nations

Chaired a UN project on Knowledge Management in Bahrain for the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia.

1996 – 2003

Associate Professor & Head, Dept. of Management Information Systems

University of Bahrain

1990 – 1996

Assistant & Associate Professor / Department Head

Yarmouk University, Jordan

Education

Qualifications

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1987 – 1990

Ph.D. in Business Administration (Management)

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

1987 – 1988

Doctoral Program – Research & Quantitative Skills

Confederation of Scottish Business Schools, UK

1984 – 1986

M.S. in Industrial Management

University of Central Missouri, USA

1980 – 1983

B.S. in Administrative Sciences (Minor: Economics)

Yarmouk University, Jordan

Monographs

Books & Edited Volumes 7

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2009 · IGI Global

Customer Knowledge Management: People, Processes, and Technology

IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA · Sole Author

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2011 · IGI Global

Knowledge Management in Emerging Economies

IGI Global, Hershey, PA, USA · Editor

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2012 · IGI Global

Customer-Centric Knowledge Management: Concepts and Applications

IGI Global, PA, USA · Editor

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2015 · Springer

Multiple Criteria Decision Making in Finance, Insurance, and Investment

Springer, Switzerland · Co-editor (with H. Masri)

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2016 · IGI Global

Ethical and Social Perspectives on Global Business Interaction in Emerging Markets

IGI Global · Co-editor (with H. Masri)

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2018 · IGI Global

Arab Women and Their Evolving Roles in the Global Business Landscape

IGI Global · Co-editor

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2020 · Macmillan

Islamic Business Administration: Concepts and Strategies

Macmillan, UK · Co-editor (with O. Farooq & H. Masri)

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Research Output

Selected Journal Articles & Conference Papers 46

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Graduate Training

Ph.D. Thesis Supervision in Business Analytics 11

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Recognition

Awards & Honours 11

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2026Outstanding Research and Scholarly Excellence Award, College of Business Administration, University of Bahrain
2025Top Scholar — Top 0.5% of scholars worldwide, ScholarGPS Analytics (December 2025)
2024Academic Editor Award — Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing, Journal of Education, Society, and Behavioural Science
2021Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing, Journal of Education, Society, and Behavioural Science
1999Distinguished Research Award, University of Bahrain, College of Business Administration (Academic Year 1998–1999)
1999Listed in Who's Who in the World, 16th Edition, Marquis
1998Three-Star Article Quality Rating, MCB University Press, UK
1998Listed among World's Outstanding Management Authors, MCB University Press (UK)
1995Best Young Arab Researcher Prize in Administrative Sciences, Shoman Foundation
1989British-Arab Chamber of Commerce Ph.D. Fieldwork Grant (UK)
1987British Council Ph.D. Grant (University of Glasgow)

Service

Editorial Service & Journal Leadership 12

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Academic Editor
Journal of Education, Society, and Behavioural Science (2024–present)
Guest Editor
Sustainability (MDPI): Special Issue on Sustainable Management (2025)
Guest Editor
Frontiers in Psychology: Special Issue on Innovation Management (2022)
Guest Editor
Journal for Global Business Advancement: Special Issue, Middle East (2020)
Editor-in-Chief & Founder
Supply Chain and CRM Journal, IBIMA Publishing, USA (2010–2012)
Editorial Board
International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences (2007–present)
Editorial Board
Frontiers in Psychology, Switzerland (2022–present)
Editorial Board
Educational Administration: Theory and Practice (2022–present)
Editorial Board
International Journal of Human Capital and IT Professionals, IGI Global (2023–present)
Advisory Board
Arab Journal of Administrative Sciences, Kuwait University (2022–present)
Manuscript Review
128 manuscripts reviewed for 33 Scopus/WoS-indexed journals in 2024 alone
External Referee
Academic promotion of 60+ faculty members at 30+ regional universities

Teaching

Teaching Experience 4 levels

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Ph.D. Level

  • Research Paradigms in Management
  • Research Methodologies
  • Ph.D. Thesis Supervision in Business Analytics

Graduate Level

  • Operations Management
  • Management Science
  • Management Information Systems
  • Organisational Development
  • MBA Thesis / Project

Undergraduate Level

  • Operations Management
  • Operations Research
  • Modelling with Spreadsheets
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Process Reengineering
  • Project Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Strategic Management
  • Organisation Theory
  • Graduation Project in Business Analytics

Executive Education

  • Executive Information & Decision Support Systems
  • Knowledge Management
  • Project Evaluation & Management
  • Operations Management

Global Engagement

International & Adjunct Roles 4

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May–Sep 2003

UN Expert on Mission in Knowledge Management

ESCWA, United Nations

Chaired a UN project on Knowledge Management in Bahrain for the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).

2016

Adjunct Faculty of Research Methodology & Governing Board Member

Master's in Public Management (MPM) — Aix-Marseille University (AMU), France / BIPA, Bahrain

Lectured on Research Methodology and served on the Governing Board of the MPM programme jointly run by Aix-Marseille University and the Bahrain Institute of Public Administration.

2011–2012

Adjunct Faculty, Quantitative Analysis

M.Sc. Technology Management, Arabian Gulf University

Taught Quantitative Analysis in the master's programme in Technology Management.

2014

Ph.D. Program Design Advisor

Royal Police Academy, Bahrain

Provided academic advice for designing a Ph.D. programme in Administrative Sciences.

Publications

Book Chapters 7

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Book Chapter 2026

A Bibliometric Analysis of Environmental, Social, and Governance Score Prediction Using Multiple Analytical Tools

Computer Sciences for Sustainable Development, DATA2025, LNNS 1924, Springer, 2026, pp. 1–11

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Book Chapter 2015

Multiple Criteria in Islamic Portfolio Selection

Multiple Criteria Decision Making in Finance, Insurance, and Investment, Springer, 2015, pp. 1–7

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Book Chapter 2011

Building Knowledge-Intensive Customer-Centric Supply Chain Organizations

Handbook of Research in Enterprise Systems, Sage Publications, 2011, pp. 145–158

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Book Chapter 2010

Developing an Integrated Model for Understanding Knowledge Management Practices in an Arab Country

Ubiquitous Developments in Knowledge Management, IGI Global, 2010, pp. 176–197

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Book Chapter 2008

BPR for Enabling Knowledge Intensive Customer-Centric Organizations: A Proposed Model

Decision Sciences and Technology for Globalization, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, 2008, pp. 440–456

Book Chapter 2005

Implementing a Knowledge-Enabled CRM Strategy in a Large Company: A Case Study from a Developing Country

Case Studies in Knowledge Management, IGI Global, 2005, pp. 249–278

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Book Chapter 1994

Teaching Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking Skills: with A Special Reference to Modeling in Management Science

Educational Innovation in Teaching Economics and Business Administration, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1994, pp. 169–175

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Applied Practice

Consultancy & Applied Projects 5

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Jan–Sep 2003

UN Project on Knowledge Management in Bahrain

ESCWA, United Nations

Chaired the UN project on Knowledge Management in Bahrain, engaging government ministries and public organisations across the Kingdom.

Mar–Dec 1999

Web-Based Distance Learning Programme

College of Business Administration, University of Bahrain

Chaired a project team of faculty members to establish a web-based distance learning programme. Produced a detailed project report.

Apr 2014

Ph.D. Programme Design Advisory

Royal Police Academy, Bahrain

Provided academic advice for designing a Ph.D. programme in Administrative Sciences.

Sep 1994–Sep 1995

Decision Support System — Optimal Production Blending

Paints & Putties Factory, Jordan

Designed and built an interactive computer-based DSS for optimal production blending. Enabled a significant reduction in total production costs.

Sep–Oct 1995

Demand Forecasting Model

Wool & Spinning Manufacturing Company, Jordan

Designed a spreadsheet-based decision support model to forecast demand for polyester and cotton threads.

Training & Development

Workshops Delivered 20+

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Dec 1998 · ASRY, Bahrain
Information Systems Concepts for Production Planning and Control
Mar 1999 · University of Bahrain
Decision Support Systems for Business Managers
Dec 1999 · University of Bahrain
Information Technology for Superior Customer Service
Feb–Jun 2002 · Civil Service Bureau, Bahrain
Business Process Reengineering
May 2003 · ASRY, Bahrain
Business Process Reengineering
Jun 2003 · Civil Service Bureau, Bahrain
Process Mapping and Flowcharting for ISO 9001
Apr 2004 · Ministry of Labour, Bahrain
Knowledge Management Strategy for Senior Managers
Jun 2004 · Bapco, Bahrain
A Roadmap to Knowledge Management Implementation
Jan 2005 · BanaGas, Bahrain
Knowledge Management: Theory and Practice
Jul 2005 · Southern Governorate, Bahrain
Knowledge Management Strategy
Oct 2007 · Ministry of Information, Bahrain
Knowledge Management: Theory and Practice
Apr 2008 · Deanship of Student Affairs, UoB
Decision Making: Concepts and Applications
Jan–Feb 2010 · Bahrain Defense Force
Human Resources Management
Feb 2011 · University of Bahrain
Knowledge Management in Higher Education
Jun 2012 · Bahrain Defense Force
Strategic Planning; Organizing Function of Management
Jun 2012 / Feb 2013 · EWA & Ministry of Education
Project Management Fundamentals
Apr 2013 · BanaGas, Bahrain
Business Research Methods
Nov 2010 · Deanship of Student Affairs, UoB
Leadership and Management
Nov 2007 · Deanship of Student Affairs, UoB
Time Management: Theory and Application
Jun 2007 · University of Bahrain Staff
Management of Change

Affiliations

Professional Memberships 4

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The Academy of Management (AOM), USA
2022–2023
INFORMS — Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences, USA & Bahrain Branch
2022–2023
Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA), USA — Vice President for Bahrain
2019–2022
Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
2026

Graduate Training

Master's Thesis & Project Supervision 15+

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An Investigation of Green Supply Chain Management Practices and Organizational Performance of Food and Beverage Manufacturers in Bahrain
MBA · 2022
Knowledge Management Adoption and Sustainable Competitive Advantages in Business Organizations in Bahrain
MBA · 2022
Human Resource Management Practices and Technological Innovation in the Banking Sector in Bahrain
M.Sc. HRM · 2022
Exploring the Significant Factors Affecting Employee Participation in Corporate Wellness Programs in Bahrain
MBA · 2018
The Relationship between Training and Development Programs and Employees' Job Satisfaction in Zain Bahrain
MBA · 2020
Leader-Member Exchange and Organizational Justice Climate in Workgroups within Bahraini Private and Semi-government Sectors
MBA · 2012
The Relationship between Ethical Leadership and Employees' Organizational Commitment
MBA · 2012
Job Satisfaction among Alba Management Staff
MBA · 2012
Perceived Fairness of and Satisfaction with Employee Performance Appraisal System in a Bahraini Governmental Organization
MBA · 2012
Socio-Demographic Variables on Job Stress and Coping Strategies among Employees of Bahrain Petroleum Company
MBA · 2012
Investigating Organizational and Leadership Gender in the Bahraini Context
MBA · 2012
Employees' Perceived Performance and Human Resource Management Practices in BMI Bank
MBA · 2012
How Do Employees at BMI Bank Perceive the Bank's Corporate Social Responsibility
MBA · 2012
Perception of Organizational Politics: Antecedents and Organizational Commitment in Bahraini Bank
MBA · 2012
The Choice of Entrepreneurship as a Career Path: Entrepreneurial Intention Among Bahraini Women
MBA · 2022

Academic Service

External PhD & Thesis Examining 10+

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Ph.D. External Examiner2026

Exploring the Role of Business Model Innovation in Public Value Creation: A Case Study in the Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu

Innovation Management Programme, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain

Ph.D. External Examiner2022

Exploring Organizational Ambidexterity for Innovation Persistence in Higher Education Institutions

Innovation Management Programme, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain

Ph.D. External Examiner2021

Investigating the Role of Business-to-Business Co-creation in Intellectual Property Value Appropriation: A Saudi Context

Innovation Management Programme, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain

Ph.D. External Examiner2016

The Relationship between Strategic Planning and Organizational Performance: Examining the Moderating Effect of Transformational Leadership

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

Ph.D. External Examiner2016

The Relationship between Human Capital and Organizational Performance: Mediating Effect of Social Capital and Moderating Effect of Organizational Culture

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

M.S. External Examiner2013

Evaluating the Knowledge Management Capabilities in Forensic Science Directorate at Bahrain's Ministry of Interior

Technology Management Graduate Programme, Arabian Gulf University

M.S. External Examiner2004

Success Factors of Information Systems in Kuwaiti Government Organizations

Technology Management Graduate Programme, Arabian Gulf University

M.S. External Examiner2019

Incentives and Job Satisfaction of Employees in the Ministry of Interior in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Royal Police Academy, Bahrain

M.S. External Examiner2024

An Investigation into the Delay Factors Affecting the Completion of Private Housing Projects in Bahrain

Engineering Management Programme, University of Bahrain

M.S. External Examiner2015

Evaluation of the Effect of Transition to Knowledge Economy on Small and Medium Enterprises in Kuwait

Technology Management Graduate Programme, Arabian Gulf University

Academic Service

Conference Chair & Leadership Roles 8

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2019Co-Chair — 8th International Conference on Modeling, Simulation, and Applied Optimization, Manama, Bahrain
2019Chair — College of Business Administration Stakeholders' Conference, University of Bahrain
2009Session Chair (Supply Chain Management) — 13th IBIMA Conference on Knowledge Management and Innovation in Advancing Economies, Marrakesh, Morocco
2008Chair — International Conference on Business Globalization in the 21st Century, University of Bahrain (AGBA)
2008Session Chair (Management & Technology) — International Conference on Business Globalization, University of Bahrain
2007Session Chair (Technology Management) — 7th Asian Academy of Management Conference, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang
2008Chair — 9th IBIMA Conference session on Business and Entrepreneurship Development across GCC, Manama, Bahrain
2020Session Chair (Decision Aid in Logistics and Engineering) — DASA 2020, International Conference on Decision Aid Sciences and Applications, University of Bahrain

Get in Touch

Contact

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University Email
malshammari@uob.edu.bh
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Personal Email
minwir@gmail.com
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Mobile
(+973) 39620993
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Address
College of Business Administration
University of Bahrain, P.O. Box 32038
Kingdom of Bahrain

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