| Assistant Professor of Organizational Communication & Information Systems, VU Amsterdam, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration | ۲۰۱۳-now |
| Visiting professor and lecturer (for undergraduate students) at Mazandaran University of Science and Technology, Iran | ۲۰۰۶-۲۰۰۷ |
| Visiting lecturer (in MBA program) at Faculty of Management and Economics, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran | ۲۰۰۷-۲۰۰۹ |
Academic Positions
Education
| Ph.D. in Management Science, ESADE Business School, Ramon Llull University; Barcelona, Spain
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۲۰۰۹ –۲۰۱۴ |
| Master of Research; ESADE Business School, Ramon Llull University; Barcelona, Spain
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۲۰۰۸- ۲۰۰۹ |
| Ph.D. in Science & Technology Policy, Sharif University of Technology (Tehran, Iran) and University of Sussex (UK) | ۲۰۰۶-۲۰۰۸ |
| MBA- Information Systems, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran | ۲۰۰۳-۲۰۰۵ |
| Electrical Engineering- Electronic, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran | ۱۹۹۹-۲۰۰۳ |
Research areas
Organizational learning and learning from incidents; Knowledge –based theories of the firm & knowledge management practices and tools; Organizational unlearning and forgetting; Management information systems
Teaching areas
Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning, Professions and development of professional expertise, Management of Information Systems, Research Design and Methods
Publications
Journal Publications
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Rodon, J., Zafarnejad, M. (forthcoming) Intensifying to cease: Unpacking the process of information systems discontinuance, MIS Quarterly (AI: 97)
Günther, W. A., Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Huysman, M., Feldberg, F. (2017) Debating big data: A literature review on realizing value from big data, Journal of Strategic Information Systems (AI: 70)
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., & Lashkarbolooki, M. (2016). Unlearning Troubled Business Models: From Realization to Marginalization. Long Range Planning, 49(3), ۲۹۸-۳۲۳. (AI: 94)
Hawkins, M. A., & Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H. (۲۰۱۲) Knowledge Boundary Spanning Process: Synthesizing Four Spanning Mechanisms. Management Decision, ۵۰(۱۰), ۱۸۰۰-۱۸۱۵. (AI: 56)
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H. & Nick Bontis (2009) “A Cluster Analysis of the KM Field”, Management Decision (AI: 76), 47(5), 792-805 (AI: 76)
Rezazade-Mehrizi, M. H.; Ghasemzadeh, F. & Molas-Gallart, J. (2009) “Stakeholder Mapping as an Assessment Framework for Policy Implementation”, Evaluation: The International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, ۱۵(۴), ۴۲۷–۴۴۴.
Rezazade-Mehrizi, M. H.; Mehdi Kazemi & Arash Mousavi (2009) “Examining the Roots of Popularity of Modern Policy Making Tools and Techniques, the Case of Iran”, Iranian journal of science and technology policy, ۱(۳), ۱۳-۲۳ (English Abstract).
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H. & Packniat M. (2008) “Comparative Analysis of Sectoral Innovation System and Diamond Model (The Case of Telecom Sector of Iran)”, Journal of Technology Management and Innovation, ۳(۲), ۷۸-۹۰.
Research in the pipeline
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Nicolini, D., Rodon, J., “Organizational learning from information systems incidents, a systematic literature review”, MIS Quarterly, Status: 3rd R&R (AI: 97).
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Sergeeva A., Berends, J.J., Rodon, J. “Unpacking hybridization in the process of information technology implementation”, Journal of the Association for Information Systems (JAIS), Status: 1st R&R (AI: 72).
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Khosravi, B., “How do peer-learners reflect together? Unpacking the discursive practices of critical reflection”, Academy of Management Learning and Education, Status: 2nd round (AI: 83).
Jochemsen, E., Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Van den Hooff, B., Plomp, M., “Understanding Information Systems Complexity: A Systematic Literature Review”, Journal of the Association for Information Systems (JAIS), Status: under review (AI: 72).
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Waardenburg, L., Twemlow, M., Friesike, S. “Privacy-limiting or privacy-enabling? Exploring the trajectories of firms’ online privacy policy changes”, Information Systems Journal, Status: under review, (AI: 77).
Selected conference papers
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Berends, J.J., Rodon, J. “Modularity in use: exploring the process of decomposing digital artifacts”. Academy of Management Conference (OMT division), August 2014, Vancouver, Canada.
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Berends, J.J., Rodon, J. “Dialectics of modularity-in-use: organizing with digital artifacts”. Seventh International Symposium on Process Organization Studies (PROS), June 2014, Kos, Greece.
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Khosravi, B., Akram, A. “Exploring the process of workplace (indivi)dual unlearning: a qualitative experimental study”, Organizational Learning, Knowledge and Capabilities conference (OLKC), April 2015, Milan, Italy.
Sakka, O., Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., “Exploring the pattern of online privacy policies: a double loop learning perspective”, Organizational Learning, Knowledge and Capabilities conference (OLKC), April 2015, Milan, Italy.
Abdolmohammadi, R., Fatemi, S.A., Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Lashkarbolooki, M., “Unpacking the dynamics of strategy decay: A critical literature review”, European Academy of Management Conference (EURAM), June 2015, Warsaw, Poland.
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H. & Romero, M. (۲۰۱۳) “A multiple psychological perspective of individual unlearning”, Best paper division award (MED), Academy of Management Conference 2013, Orlando
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Joan Rodon & Zafarnejad, M. (2012) “Managing Obsolete Knowledge: Towards a Clarified and Contextualized Conception of Unlearning”, Best paper proceeding of Academy of Management Conference 2012 (OCIS division)
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H. & Joan Rodon (2012) “A Link-Based View of Socio-Technical Change: The Case of Software Replacement”, International Conference of Information Systems (ICIS 2012)
Dissertations and Books
Rezazade M. Mohammad H.; Bagherzadeh N., M; Khalaj M. R. & Pirdel, M. (2010) “Knowledge Management Tools and Techniques”, Institute For Processing Smart Signals Publishing, Tehran. (Language: Persian, Received best national season book award, summer 2011)
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H. (۲۰۰۹) “Managing Old and Obsolete Knowledge: Exploring the Pattern of Unlearning Actions Based On Different Knowledge Types, the Case of Iranian Software Industry”, Ph.D. Dissertation, Graduate School of Management and Economics, Sharif University of Technology, Iran (Language: English)
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H. (۲۰۰۵) “The Role of Information Systems in Knowledge Management: Case Study of Iranian Firms”, Master Dissertation, Graduate School of Management and Economics, Sharif University of Technology, Iran (Language: Persian)
Papers in the pipeline
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Berends, J.J., Rodon, J. “Dialectics of modularity-in-use: Organizing with digital technology”, Organization Science, Status: about to be submitted.
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Nicolini, D., Rodon, J., “Transversal learning from information systems incidents”, Organization Studies, Status: paper drafted and discussed in several conferences, to be submitted.
Rezazade Mehrizi, M. H., Nicolini, D., Rodon, J., “Organizational learning from information systems incidents, a systematic literature review”, MIS Quarterly, Status: paper drafted and discussed in several conferences, to be submitted.
Executive and Practitioner-based Teaching Experiences
I have enjoyed teaching more than 50 practical workshops to top and middle managers (in Iran and Spain) on topics such as organizational knowledge management, organizational learning, project management, innovation management, personal knowledge management, and communication management skills, for a wide range of private and public organizations in various sectors such as construction, software, ICT, electronics, healthcare, petrochemical, and public administration.
Research Leaves and Academic Visits
۲۰۱۱ Warwick Business School, Innovation, Knowledge & Organizational Networks (IKON) Group, Working with Professor Davide Nicolini and other IKON members
۲۰۰۶ Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), University of Sussex, UK, four-month visit for taking MPhil courses in Science and Technology Policy and working with Professors. Nick Von Tunzelman and Edward Steinmueller
Awards and Grants
۲۰۱۲ Academy of Management Best Paper Award (OCIS Division)
۲۰۱۲ BE1 AGAUR Mobility Grant, Mobility Grant from Catalan Government during PhD research
۲۰۱۲ National Mobility Grant, From Ministry of Education, Culture, and Support during PhD research
۲۰۱۲ Teaching Case Grant, From ESADE Business School
۲۰۱۱ National Mobility Grant, From Ministry of Education, Culture, and Support during PhD research
۲۰۱۰ AGAUR FI Grant, multi-year grant by Catalan Government for pre-doctoral researchers
۲۰۰۹ Fundacion ESADE PhD Grant, multi-year grant for the formation of pre-doctoral researchers
۲۰۰۶ Research GRANT, From the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade, for research period at SPRU (Sussex University)
Ad hoc Reviewer of
European Journal of Information Systems
The Journal of Production and Innovation Management
Academy of Management Annual Conference, OCIS division
European Conference of Information Systems
Organizational Learning, Knowledge and Capability Conference (OLKC)
Professional Memberships
Academy of Management (AOM), Association of Information Systems (AIS), Knowledge, Innovation, Information and Network group (KIN) at VU University Amsterdam
Professional Experience
Organization: Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Studies
Positions / Roles: Knowledge management chief consultant and group manager (launching knowledge management group)
- Designing and creating knowledge management group at ministry level
- Designing jobs and roles and recruiting experts
- Defining five-year knowledge management projects (strategic and operational plan)
- Managing bidding process and leading projects
Date: ۲۰۰۸ to 2009
Organization: SamaSamaneh Co.- A private management and IT consultancy company (Iran)
Positions / Roles: Senior researcher and functional manager of National ICT Master Plan Project
Date: ۲۰۰۷ to 2008
Organization: High Tech Center- Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade- A research organization dedicated to promoting and developing high-tech industries (ICT, Biotechnology, Microelectronics, …) in Iran
Positions / Roles: Senior researcher and project manager
- Development Studies and benchmarking with developed countries
- Running several research projects
Date: ۲۰۰۴ to 2007
Organization: BaniMobtaker Co. – A private software company focused on office automation systems (2002 to 2004)
Positions / Roles: Co-founder and the head of board of directors
Date: ۲۰۰۲ to 2004
Other work experiences: I have also enjoyed leading and participating in more than 15 management consultancy projects in areas such as strategic planning, knowledge management implementation, information systems development and implementation projects, and project management for a wide range of public and private organizations in Iran.
Personal
Languages (B=Basic; G=Good, N=Native)
| Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking | |
| English | G | G | G | G |
| Spanish | G | B | B | B |
| Persian | N | N | N | N |
| Arabic | G | G | G | B |
Personal Interests: Running, History, Philosophy, Teaching and mentoring, Travelling, and Learning new skills.
