Team Members

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.”
Helen Keller
John Heinrichs

John Heinrichs

Information Systems Management

In his research, Professor Heinrichs focuses on how information technology can provide business and organizations with optimal placement in the marketplace. His research interests include competitive intelligence, eLearning, knowledge management, search engine optimization (SEO), and inbound marketing. He incorporates these research interests with students in his Inbound Information Technologies course (ISM 7505), where students begin to understand how to position an organization in cyberspace. Discussion focuses on SEO, links, RSS syndication, blogging, page ranking, tweeting, publishing and tagging content, email campaigns, and social media.

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Brian Meek

Information Systems Management

Brian Meek is an educator, student, supervisor, and public speaker well-practiced in verbal and written communication skills. He is currently completing his MBA with an ISM concentration and has been awarded at every institution of higher learning he has attended, including the Outstanding Student Signature Award at the Wayne State Mike Ilitch School of Business. Specialized training and interpersonal communication skills has enabled him to elicit communication between parties during conflict resolution. He’s gained experience as a teacher, trainer, manager, and is an ordained minister overseeing various aspects of two churches. He currently holds executive and consulting roles at Agency M-1 and works full-time as an eCommerce specialist at Schram Auto and Truck parts. He is passionate about equipping students and connecting them with employers who are eager to set them on a path to success.

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Ahmed Mohamadean

Information Systems Management

Ahmed is passionate about the Blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize our life. In his PhD thesis, he is focusing on explaining the basis of trust in Blockchain as a type of trust in a semi-autonomous information system, where both humans and algorithms can collaboratively manage the system. Another area of interest is the use of AI in the financial sector. Ahmed teaching interest includes information systems courses, Business process management, and business analytics.

Yuxin Zhang

Yuxin Zhang

Information Systems Management

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