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Assistant Professor

Dr. Ali Omar Abu-Yasein

Dr. Ali completed his PhD in Management Sciences from Esade Business School in Barcelona, Spain, which is a AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA Triple Accredited Institution that is highly ranked globally. His research is interdisciplinary using organizational theory to explain the intersection of digitalization and society.

School of Business & Quality Management

Academic Biography

  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Critical/Cultural Communication
  • Digital Ethnography
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Executive Education 
  1. PhD Management Sciences – Esade Business School (AACSB Accredited) – Spain - 2023
  2. Master of Business Administration  – University of Toledo – USA - 2015
  3. Bachelor of Business Administration Major: Accounting - University of Toledo – USA - 2013

Dr. Ali brings professional experience from leading global organizations, including Ernst & Young LLP and the Sherwin-Williams Company. At Ernst & Young, he worked with clients across healthcare, bioengineering, real estate, and manufacturing sectors while collaborating with international teams to analyse business processes and guide strategic improvements. Earlier, at Sherwin-Williams, he worked as an Internal Field Auditor, managing a district of 72 retail stores and supporting the $165 million acquisition of Comex Group’s U.S. and Canada operations. His corporate background now supports his work in executive education and training, where he applies practical insights from the field to help leaders and professionals develop skills in innovation, strategy, and effective organizational management. Prior to joining HBMSU, Dr. Ali was a Visiting Assistant Professor of Management at Arkansas State University, where he further contributed to the International Business and Middle East Studies Committees.

Recent Publications

An overview of academic publications documenting research focus, methodological depth, and scholarly engagement.

  1. Abu-yasein, Ali & Amjad, Obaid. The Everyday Cyberculture of the Oppressed and its Prefigurative Politics to Facing Crisis. Journal: Organization; *Revise & Resubmit.* Impact Factor: 3.6 Quartile 1 Journal