Alhassan Shaibu | Smart Sensors | Excellence in Innovation Award

Mr. Alhassan Shaibu | Smart Sensors | Excellence in Innovation Award

Mr. Alhassan Shaibu | Smart Sensors | Lecturer at University for development studies | Ghana

Mr. Alhassan Shaibu is an accomplished researcher and academic specializing in digital transformation, ICT policy, and socio-technical systems with a particular focus on developing economies. He is affiliated with the University for Development Studies, where he contributes significantly to advancing knowledge in digital inclusion, mobile money systems, and cybersecurity. Mr. Alhassan Shaibu holds advanced academic qualifications, including a Ph.D. in a relevant field from a reputable university, which underpin his strong theoretical and practical foundation. Throughout his career, he has been involved in various research projects, many of which emphasize international collaboration and cross-disciplinary approaches, reflecting his commitment to addressing global challenges through local solutions. His research interests are centered around the impacts of digital transformation on economic growth, inequality, and trust in ICT, particularly in the African context. Mr. Alhassan Shaibu is proficient in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, policy evaluation, and digital system assessment, skills that enable him to bridge the gap between technological innovation and socio-economic development. His scholarly output includes impactful publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings indexed in platforms such as Scopus and SSRN. Among his notable works are studies that explore the mediating effects of digital inclusion on inequality and the role of ICT regulatory environments in economic development. Mr. Alhassan Shaibu’s contributions have garnered citations, highlighting the academic community’s recognition of his work.

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Selected Publications:

  1. The Effects of Digital Transformation on Inequality: Does the Mediating Effects of Digital Inclusion and ICT Regulatory Environment Matter? — 2025

  2. The Impact of Digital Transformation Development on Economic Growth in Ghana — 2024

  3. The Effects of ICT Skills Development Programs on Inclusive Economic Growth in Developing Countries. Does Trust in ICT Matter?