PACIS 2025 Doctoral Student Corner

ABOUT THE DOCTORAL STUDENT CORNER

As part of PACIS 2025, the AIS Doctoral Student College is delighted to host a series of in-person events exclusively designed for doctoral students attending the conference. Our mission is to create meaningful opportunities and provide dedicated support for doctoral students at every stage of their academic journey. At PACIS 2025, we continue this commitment through a tailored program that fosters networking with faculty members, senior scholars, and peers, highlights emerging doctoral research, and enriches the overall conference experience for student participants.

These events are free and do not require registration!

Doctoral Student Corner Sponsor

Keynote Speaker Session & Welcome Reception

Date: Monday, July 7th: 14:30–15:30 MYT

Venue: Nusantara Ballroom 1

This event marks the official Welcome Reception for the Doctoral Student Corner. It will begin with a keynote address by Professor Michael D. Myers from the University of Auckland Business School, who will share his valuable insights on the topic “Building an Academic Career”. The keynote will be followed by a Q&A session, offering students the chance to engage directly with the speaker. This informal gathering provides a great opportunity for doctoral students to meet, connect, and kick off the week together.

Keynote Speaker:


Professor Michael D. Myers,
University of Auckland Business School

Panel Discussion & Faculty Roundtables

Date: Tuesday, July 8th: 9:00–10:30 MYT

Venue: Nusantara Ballroom 1

We will discuss “Building a Scholarly Network – Strategies for Creating Professional Connections” with our panellists. This session will explore practical strategies for building meaningful connections and fostering collaborations. We encourage all participating PhD students to engage in an interactive Q&A session, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights tailored to your academic journey.
In addition to the panel, students will take part in small-group breakout sessions focused on common research interests and academic goals. These roundtables provide an excellent opportunity for asking questions, sharing ideas, and receiving mentorship on topics like publishing, networking, and career preparation in academia.

Participating Faculty Mentors:


Professor Carmen Leong,
University of New South Wales


Professor Cynthia Beath,
University of Texas at Austin


Professor Claudia Loebbecke,
University of Cologne


Professor Stan Karanasios,
University of Queensland

Student Hangout & Closing Session

Date: Wednesday, July 9th, 10:30–11:30

Venue: Labuan Room

This will be our closing event for the Doctoral Student Corner. Wrap up your PACIS experience with a casual Student Hangout, reflecting on the conference and building lasting connections.

DOCTORAL STUDENT CORNER CHAIRS

Aushi

Ayushi Agarwal

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK)
Email: ayushia16phd@iimk.ac.in
ayushi.agarwal112@gmail.com

vladmir

Vladimir Nurbaev

National Cheng Kung University
Email: vladimir@alum.ccu.edu.tw

Ren

Jie (Jane) Ren

Nanyang Technological University
Email: jie008@e.ntu.edu.sg

MODERATORS – Onsite

grantt

Grant Oosterwyk

University of Cape Town
Email: grant.oosterwyk@uct.ac.za

james

James Boyce

University of Queensland
Email: j.boyce@business.uq.edu.au

Rohiy

Rohit Mattu

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta)
Email: rohitm21@iimcal.ac.in