| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 |
Memon, A., Islam, S. MN., Ali, M. N., & Kim, B. S. (250301). Enhancing Energy Efficiency of Sensors and Communication Devices in Opportunistic Networks Through Human Mobility Interaction Prediction. Sensors, 25(5), doi: 10.3390/s25051414 |
| 2025 | Kumar, A., Dewan, R., Subhi, Al. -Dayyeni., Bhushan, B., Giri, J., Islam, S. MN., & Elaraby, A. (250101). Wireless body area network: Architecture and security mechanism for healthcare using internet of things. International Journal of Engineering Business Management, 17 |
| 2024 |
Ma, X., Ren, T., & Islam, S. MN. (241201). Multi-Party Collaboration in Agricultural Green Technology Innovation and Adoption: An Evolutionary Game Approach. Sustainability (Switzerland), 16(23), doi: 10.3390/su162310236 |
| 2024 |
Alhazmi, A. HJ., Islam, S., & Prokofieva, M. (240901). The Impact of Changing External Auditors, Auditor Tenure, and Audit Firm Type on the Quality of Financial Reports on the Saudi Stock Exchange. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 17(9), doi: 10.3390/jrfm17090407 |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Computer Science
- E-Engineering analytics and engineering management
- Quantum Computing/ IT/ AI
- Applied industrial engineering/ supply chain/OR
- E-Corporate governance/ accounting / finance
Not available to supervise research students
Not available for media queries
About Sardar Islam
Professor Sardar M.N. Islam has lived, studied, worked and travelled (extensively) in different countries over a long period of time. He adopts a global and humanistic approach in his research and academic works. In his research, he has undertaken rigorous scientific studies of universal and emerging issues in several disciplines.
Currently, he is a Professor at Victoria University's Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities. He was a Professor of Business, Economics and Finance from 2007 to 2017, and has had many years of academic work experience in teaching, supervision, and multi-disciplinary research.
He has published extensively across a broad range of disciplines. His research has attracted international acclaim, leading to a number of appointments as distinguished visiting professor, visiting professor or adjunct professor in artificial intelligence, accounting, industrial engineering, finance, economics and management in several different countries. Professor Islam has also received a many invitations to address international conferences as a keynote speaker.
He has published articles in leading international journals including:
- Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting,
- Journal of Optimisation Theory and Applications
- Journal of Management and Industrial Optimisation
- Annals of Operations Research, Applied Mathematical Modelling, Economic Modelling
- Journal of Modelling in Management.
He has published a large number of research books in artificial intelligence and digitalisation, game theory, operations research, supply chian management, accounting, finance, business, economics and law. Each of these books makes significant scientific contributions to the literature. These books are published by prestigious publishers and the majority of his books are published in highly regarded book series.
The following are the areas of his interest and expertise for supervision and mentoring of, and collaboration with, students and colleagues/professors:
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics
- Game theory, agency theory and mechanism design
- Finance
- Advanced econometrics
- Economics/health economics
- Accounting and corporate governance
- Management science/applied quantitative methods (applied operations research methods, applied econometrics, structural equation modelling, etc.)
- Supply chain management/applied industrial engineering/operations management, engineering analytics and management
- Business and Marketing Analytics
- Law.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Tasmania, Australia, 1992
Key publications
Sardar has over 346 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Sardar's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Book chapter (showing 6)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Alruwaili, A., Islam, S. MN., & Gondal, I. (250312). Theoretical Lens (pp. 7-14). CRC Press. |
| 2025 | Alruwaili, A., Islam, S. MN., & Gondal, I. (250312). Conclusions and Future Research (pp. 49-50). CRC Press. |
| 2025 | Alruwaili, A., Islam, S. MN., & Gondal, I. (250312). Research Design (pp. 35-42). CRC Press. |
| 2025 | Alruwaili, A., Islam, S. MN., & Gondal, I. (250312). Introduction (pp. 1-6). CRC Press. |
| 2025 | Alruwaili, A., Islam, S. MN., & Gondal, I. (250312). Results and Discussion (pp. 43-48). CRC Press. |
| 2025 | Alruwaili, A., Islam, S. MN., & Gondal, I. (250312). Exploring CAN Bus Security (pp. 15-34). CRC Press. |
Journal article (showing 4 of 111)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Funding details for this researcher are currently unavailable.
Supervision of research students at VU
Not available to supervise research students
Not available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doctor of Business Administration | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | PhD Integrated | Associate supervisor |
| 5 | PhD Integrated | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Business Administration (1) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD Integrated (1) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD Integrated (5) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Acting supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 16 | Doctor of Business Administration | Principal supervisor |
| 7 | Doctor of Business Administration | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | PhD Integrated | Associate supervisor |
| 4 | PhD Integrated | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (16) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Acting supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
| Doctor of Business Administration (16) | Principal supervisor |
| Doctor of Business Administration (7) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD Integrated (1) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD Integrated (4) | Principal supervisor |
Other supervision of research students
Professor Islam was an external co-supervisor for Dr Jirawan Niemsakul, PhD, Mohidol University, Thailand and also for Dr Faraz Bidar, PhD, Swinburne University, Australia.
Teaching activities & experience
Professor Islam has held teaching roles in the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), teaching (every year since 1995) – 4 subjects:
- Corporate Governance from 2003 to 2009 (shared)
- Business Research Methods in 2006 (3 shared) in 2007 and 2008 (subject coordinator and lecturer)
- Research Proposal Writing and Preparation in 2007 and 2008 (subject coordinator and lecturer) in 2009 (3 guest lectures)
- Business Economics Modelling 1995-2002 (for 7 years).
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 - Present |
Professor of Business, Economics and Finance 2007 to 2017
|
Victoria University |
| Jan 2006 - Oct 2020 |
Director of Decision Sciences and Modelling Program
|
Victoria University |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Sep 2007 -
Present
|
Professor of Business, Economics and Finance 2007 to 2017
Victoria University |
| Jan 2006 -
Oct 2020
|
Director of Decision Sciences and Modelling Program
Victoria University |
Key industry, community & government roles
| Dates | Role | Department/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 - Oct 2020 |
Journal Editorial Board Member, etc. of 8 in international journals
|
8 in international journals |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Oct 2020 - Oct 2020 |
Journal Editorial Board Member, etc. of 8 in international journals
8 in international journals |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
Distinguished Visiting Professor of Artificial Intelligence - The Department of Civil Engineering, Sriwijaya University |
Keynote and invited speeches
| Year | Title/Description |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
7 Keynote Speeches at international conferences. Universities in different countries |
Professional memberships
- Academic Member, Certified Practicing Accountant
- Academic Member, Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand Order
- Academic Member, Colombian Operations Research Society
- Academic Member, Member of Australian Computer Society
- Academic Member, Member of
