My research interest is to uncover cutting-edge trends, reveal critical knowledge gaps and connect scholarly communities by creating novel literature-based discovery methods. I have developed a strong interest in creating innovative research methods and have enhanced conventional research methods using text mining and machine learning. In doing so, I act as a boundary spanner between disciplines, research communities, academics and practitioners.

I have received several internal and external awards for my innovative learning and teaching methods.

I am part of the Editorial Board of the Australian Journal of Management. In addition, I have published in top-tier journals such as the European Journal of Information Systems, International Journal of Information Management and Technological Forecasting and Social Change journal.

Research grants

• 2019 – Macquarie Research Infrastructure Scheme: Topic emergence, evolution and overlap in different research disciplines: An artificial intelligence tool to bridge cross-disciplinary gaps ($95,000).
• 2018 – Industry Funding: Scoping Study for social business incubation trial in New South Wales with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Australia ($100,000).
• 2016 - Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) Research Grant: How will virtual and augmented reality technologies disrupt or benefit the accounting profession? ($19,690)
• 2015 – Extension Grant: Impact of Active Learning on Non-Lecture Attending Students ($7,491).
• 2015 – Strategic Priority Grant: Towards maximising graduate employment competitiveness in the national Asia capable workforce ($24,000)
• 2014 - Enhancement Program: Talk Less, Learn More: enhancing student engagement through active learning ($10,940).
• 2014 - Innovation Scholarship Program: Ethics MVP: An Interactive Game to Immerse Learners into Ethical Decision Making ($23,879).
• 2014 - Enhancement Program: Digital Storytelling-enhancing student engagement ($16,889).
• 2014- MQSIS Learning and Teaching Scheme: Interview Simulation Suite and Multimedia Creation Studio ($55,000).
• 2012 - Innovation Scholarship Program: Finding the Learning Genome: Fostering smart learning at Macquarie University ($19,978).
• 2012 - Innovation Scholarship Program: Taking it massive - towards Massive Open Online Courses at Macquarie ($19,761).
• 2012 - Competitive Grants Scheme: Learning Technologies Register: Stage 1 ($9,892).
• 2011- Teaching Delivery Grant: Efficient Vocabulary Learning through game-like online activities ($23,082).

Research awards

• 2019 – Macquarie Business School Learning Innovation Award
• 2019 – Highly Commended finalist for the 2019 Vice-Chancellor’s Learning Innovation Award 
• 2016 – ACODE and Pearson´s award for Innovation in Technology Enhanced Learning
• 2015 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Programs that Enhance Learning for the introduction of KickStart - Pre-commencement strategies for student engagement.
• 2015 – University of Southern Queensland's School-Specific Publication Excellence Awards (Management and Enterprise) for the journal paper titled: IT service management: a cross-national study of ITIL adoption.
• 2015 – Silver LearnX Impact Award for Best Learning Resource - School and Higher Education
• 2014 – Best Poster Award (People's Choice) – Macquarie University's Learning and Teaching Week
• 2014 – NSW State iAward in Education Winner (For the development of Traders of Macquarie University)
• 2014 – Wharton – QS Stars Reimagine Education – E-learning Award - Shortlisted
• 2014 – Australian Innovation in Education – iAwards nomination

• Text Mining in Literature Reviews
• Fashion Waves
• Digital Transformation