Dr. Afnan Alkhaldi is a distinguished scholar and expert in Operations and Information Management, specializing in the strategic domains of smart cities and e-governance. She holds a Ph.D. in Operation and Information Management from the University of Bradford, an MBA in Strategic Management from Kuwait Maastricht School of Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Gulf University for Science and Technology. Dr. Alkhaldi's academic and professional work is characterized by a deep commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with management practices to address complex challenges in urban development and governmental processes.
Currently an Assistant Professor at Arab Open University - Kuwait, Dr. Alkhaldi engages in rigorous academic instruction in management, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students. She has a proven track record in applying her expertise in practical settings, notably in her role as a Consultant for the Al-Hareer Smart City project at Kuwait Municipality, where she contributes to strategic urban planning and economic development initiatives.
Dr. Alkhaldi's experience extends to significant editorial responsibilities. She has served as a Special Issue Editor for the Smart Cities Journal, addressing key technological integrations and their socio-economic impacts. She is also a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, and has contributed as a Book Editor for the series on Digital Transformation in Higher Education. Her editorial work supports the dissemination of innovative research in her fields of expertise, underlining her commitment to academic excellence and practical applications in smart city development and e-governance.
Her comprehensive experience in teaching, research, and application of information systems in urban management makes Dr. Alkhaldi a valuable contributor to both academic and practical advancements in technology and management disciplines.
Recent Publications:
Alkhaldi, A. (2022), Digital Exclusion During the COVID‑19 Pandemic: A Review Of How
Developed Countries Responded To Support Their Citizens, Journal of Electronic Government
Research
Alkhaldi, A. N., Alrashidi, H., Alhassan, K., & Alsadeeqi, A. (2023). The use of blockchain
technology to build smart cities: Creating public value in Kuwait. Journal of Global Knowledge,
Memory, and Communication
Alkhaldi, A., Malik, S., Alhaimer, R., Alshaheen, A., & Lytras, M. D. (2024). Translating a
value‑based framework for resilient e‑learning impact in post‑COVID‑19 times: Research‑based
evidence from higher education in Kuwait. Heliyon
Malik, S., Alkhaldi, A., Salamzadeh, A., & Mantas, C. (2024). A systematic literature review on
home‑based businesses: Two decades of research. Journal of Family Business Management.
Book Chapters Submitted:
1. Lytras, M. D., Serban, A. C., Alkhaldi, A., Aldosemani, T., & Malik, S. (2024). Digital
transformation in higher education in times of artificial intelligence: Setting the emerging
landscape.
2. Lytras, M. D., Alkhaldi, A., Malik, S., Serban, A., & Aldosemani, T. (2024). Whatʼs next in higher
education: The AI revolution 2030.
3. Lytras, M. D., Serban, A., Aldosemani, T., Alkhaldi, A., & Malik, S. (2024). Digital transformation
for enhanced learning impact and student experience.
4. Lytras, M. D., Serban, A., Aldosemani, T., Alkhaldi, A., & Malik, S. (2024). Transformative
learning for future higher education: The AI‑enabled learning revolution 2035.
5. Lytras, M. D., Serban, A., Alkhaldi, A., Malik, S., & Aldosemani, T. (2024). The AI landscape in
higher education: Current developments, opportunities, and threats.
6. Lytras, M. D., Alkhaldi, A., Malik, S., Serban, A. C., & Aldosemani, T. (2024). Visioning the future
of higher education through artificial intelligence.
7. Lytras, M. D., Alkhaldi, A., & Malik, S. (2024). A holistic framework for smart cities governance
in the Gulf region: From hype to sustainable impact.
8. Malik, S., Alkhaldi, A., Al‑Mansour, J., & Lytras, M. D. (2024). Digital intersections: Synergies
between the gig economy and evolution of the smart city.
9. Alkhaldi, A., Malik, S., Alhammadi, S., & Lytras, M. D. (2024). The role of government in
ensuring sustainability in smart urban development: A case study of Kuwait.
10. Lytras, M. D., Alkhaldi, A., Malik, S., & Serban, A. C. (2024). Artificial intelligence for smart city
vision 2040 in Gulf region.
11. Alkhaldi, A., Malik, S., Alsadeeqi, A., & Lytras, M. D. (2024). Transformative leadership in
Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority: Investing in talent, innovation, and the next
generation.