Hamid
Nach, Ph.D.
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Dr. Hamid Nach is a Business Technology Management (BTM) Professor at the University of Québec in Rimouski (UQAR), QC, Canada. His expertise sits at the cross-section of technology, business, and organization, with a focus on emerging technologies, particularly Fintech, Edtech, and AI for business.
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UQAR, 1595, boulevard Alphonse-Desjardins, Lévis (QC) G6V 0A6. Canada
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1 418 833-8800, # 3387
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hamid_nach @ uqar.ca
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Education
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2006-2011
Ph.D. Information Systems
University of Québec in Montréal.
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2003-2005
M.Sc. Information Systems
University of Québec in Montréal.
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1991-1995
B. Sc. Physics.
Faculty of Sciences, Mohamed V University, Rabat.
AfreLA
Bridging academic research with real-world financial solutions for Africa
AFReLA (Applied Fintech Research Lab for Africa) is at the forefront of fintech innovation in Africa. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge research to develop practical financial solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities in African markets. Through collaboration with industry partners and academic institutions, we're driving the future of finance on the continent.
Our Research Areas:
- Mobile Banking Solutions
- Frugal technologies
- AI in African Fintech
- Financial inclusion in Emerging Markets
Director: Hamid Nach
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The Fintech Ecosystem
I explore the collision of information technology and finance that birthed the Fintech sector, its foundations, and the intricate ecosystem reshaping finance.
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Gestion de projets en commerce électronique
MGP708U
Venue: UQAR
This course offers an overview of e-commerce technology management practices, focusing more specifically on strategic planning.
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AI in Business: FeatureD cases
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Sponsored by the Ministry of Innovation and Economy, Quebec, Canada
These videos were created as part of an innovative online training program to showcase the practical applications of AI in various business sectors across Quebec.
Each case study demonstrates how AI technologies are transforming traditional industries and creating new opportunities for growth and efficiency.
Papates Dolbec: AI in Potato Sorting
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Papates Dolbec: AI in Potato Sorting
Computer vision AI for sorting potatoes by size, color, and defects.
SBI: Predictive Sales AI
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Hamid Nach
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Dr. Hamid Nach is a full Professor of Business Technology Management (BTM) at the University of Québec in Rimouski (UQAR). With a career spanning both academia and industry, Dr. Nach has established himself as a leading expert in the integration of technology, business, and organizational studies. At the forefront of his research is ….
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Mobile Money in the African Landscape
Spanning from 2011 to 2022, GSMA’s latest dataset provides a comprehensive quarterly analysis of mobile money usage across five African regions: Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Africa, and Western Africa. This analysis delves into the total volume of transactions, the average value per transaction, and the overall transaction value.
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Dr. Hamid Nach is a full Professor of Business Technology Management (BTM) at the University of Québec in Rimouski (UQAR). With a career spanning both academia and industry, Dr. Nach has established himself as a leading expert in the integration of technology, business, and organizational studies. At the forefront of his research is …. a focus on digital transformation and emerging technologies. His work has been widely recognized, with publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributions to numerous book chapters. Dr. Nach's insights are frequently sought after, leading to invitations as a speaker at international conferences and consultations in both corporate and public sector environments. Dr. Nach is the founder of the Canadian Conference of Fintech and Insurtech. He also serves as the Director of the Applied Fintech Research Lab for Africa (AFReL-Africa), an initiative dedicated to studying and promoting Fintech solutions in Africa. Dr. Nach was recently appointed as an affiliated researcher at the Institute of Cognitive Sciences at UQAM to foster projects on education, technology, and sustainability. Dr. Nach's expertise is further acknowledged through his service on the Canadian BTM Accreditation Council and his past leadership roles in scholarly associations, including his role as Division Chair and Divisional Editor for the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) in the Information Systems track. His teaching portfolio covers a broad spectrum of BTM subjects, including e-Business, AI for Business, Business Analytics, and Enterprise Architecture and Governance. Dr. Nach is known for his innovative approach to education, leveraging technology, state of the art materials and videos as well as Learning Management Systems like OpenEdx to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. He teaches at varying levels, including executive education. Dr. Nach is also an active participant in media discussions, sharing his insights through TV, radio, podcasts, and online videos. He has a talent for making complex technological concepts accessible to a wide range of audiences, contributing to broader public understanding of technology, business, and society.