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Researcher
ORCID: 0000-0003-4836-5423
ResearcherID: B-2259-2015
Prof. Dr. Alim Al Ayub
Ahmed
Founder & CEO at Asian Business Consortium
Dhaka, Bangladesh
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About

Senior academic and research leader with over 24 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration across Bangladesh and China. Former Dean and Professor with strong expertise in Accounting, AI applications in business, financial systems, and data analytics. Published 60+ Scopus-indexed articles, with over 3,300 Google Scholar citations and an h-index of 32, demonstrating strong global research impact. Extensive experience supervising research and academic teams.

Professional Skills
Scholarly Publishing
Publication Ethics
Scholarly Communication
Metadata Management
Digital Scholarship
Publication Quality
Promoting Research Visibility
Citation Management
Academic Profile Development
Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration
Work Experience
Director, IQAC
Fareast International University June 2023 - April 2025
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dean, Faculty of Business
Fareast International University May 2023 - April 2025
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Professor, School of Accounting
Jiujiang University September 2019 - July 2022
Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
Education
Rajshahi University
Rajshahi, Bangladesh Jul 2006 - Mar 2010
PhD , Compliance of Financial Disclosure in Corporate Annual Reports of Banking Sector in Bangladesh
National University
Dhaka, Bangladesh Jul 2005 - Jun 2006
MEd , Education
Rajshahi University
Rajshahi, Bangladesh Jul 1995 - Jun 1997
MBA , Accounting and Information Systems
Judge of The Works of Others
Editor-in-chief
May 2023 - Present
Journal of Fareast International University
Editorial Review Board
Jan 2020 - Present
Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal
Regional Editor [China]
Sep 2019 - Present
Asian Accounting and Auditing Advancement
Section Editor
Jan 2016 - Present
Global Disclosure of Economics and Business
Editorial Advisory Board
Jul 2015 - Present
Academy of Contemporary Research Journal
Managing Editor
Jan 2014 - Present
American Journal of Trade and Policy
Editor-in-chief
Apr 2012 - Present
Asian Business Review
Membership
Crossref Affiliation
Permanent
Representative of a Crossref Member Organization
COPE Membership Affiliation
Permanent
Representative of a COPE Member Journal, Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
OCLC Affiliation
Permanent
Representative of an OCLC Member Organization
Member
Permanent
International Association of Engineers (IAENG), Hong Kong (Member No.: 286504)
Senior Member
Permanent
International Economics Development Research Center (IEDRC), Hong Kong (Member ID: 10080062)
Senior Member
Permanent
International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT), Singapore
Associate Member
Jan 2026 - Dec 2026
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Consultants Network Member
Jan 2026 - Dec 2026
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Blockchain Community Member
Jan 2026 - Dec 2026
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Full Member (C-117118)
American Accounting Association (AAA)
Member, Accounting Information Systems (AIS) Section
American Accounting Association (AAA)
Member
American Taxation Association (ATA)
Member
Academy of Accounting Historians
Patents
Graphical User Interface (GUI) featuring blockchain-enabled audit trail visualization
Issued | Jul 02 2026 | GB | 6533418
Other Inventors: Prof. Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed
​Blockchain-Based Auditing Platform for Transparent Financial Transactions
Issued | May 27 2024 | GB | 6368412
Other Inventors: Prof. Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed ,Charlotte Roberts ,Bhavik Patel ,Niravkumar Dhameliya
​A System and Method for Detecting and Preventing Intrusions in A Cloud Computing Environment
Issued | May 19 2023 | IN | 202311020334
Other Inventors: Sandesh Rangayya Achar ,Prof. Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed ,Nur Mohammad Ali Chisty ,Venkata Naga Satya Surendra Chimakurthi ,Dr. Md Shakawat Hossain ,Dr. Md. Shelim Miah
​A System and Method for Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Attacks in Real-Time
Issued | Mar 23 2023 | IN | 202311020335
Other Inventors: Nur Mohammad Ali Chisty ,Sandesh Rangayya Achar ,Prof. Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed ,Dr. Mir Mohammad Azad ,Md. Mostafijur Rahman ,Ruhul Amin
A Real-Time System for Processing a Financial Transaction Between Two Parties Based on Machine Learning
Pending | Jan 16 2023 | IN | 202311003230
Other Inventors: Prof. Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed ,Prof. Masood H. Siddiqui ,Dr. Preetam Suman ,Dr. Vipin Khattri ,Roshan Jahan ,Dr. Sanjiv Kumar Jain
A regression analysis based system for sentiment analysis and a method thereof
Issued | Apr 08 2021 | AU | 2021101792
Other Inventors: Rumi Iqbal Doewes ,Amit Bhagat ,Rajit Nair ,Praveen Kumar Donepudi ,Surajit Goon ,Vaibhav Jain ,Sweta Gupta ,Neeraj Kumar Rathore ,Neelesh Kumar Jain ,Prof. Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed
A Smart City System for Citizen's Utilizing Ubiquitous Computing Technique
Issued | Mar 07 2021 | AU | 2021101194
Other Inventors: Prof. Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed ,Basant Kumar Verma ,Prasad Lokulwar ,Mahammed Osim Aquatar ,Rahas Bihari Panda ,Geetanjli Khambra Raghuwanshi ,Priyanka Dixit ,Utkarsh Nigam ,Ihtiram Raza Khan ,Pankaj Kumar
Role of Internet of Things (IoT) in Enabling Productive Work from Home (WFH) for Environmental Volatiles
Issued | Nov 08 2021 | CA | 1188030
Other Inventors: Prof. Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed ,Mani Manavalan
IoT and Machine Learning based Low Cost Home Automation and Security System and Methodology using Cell Phone
Issued | Nov 15 2021 | CA | 1188173
Other Inventors: Prof. Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed ,Naresh Babu Bynagari ,Dr. Malik Mustafa ,Satyendra Vishwakarma ,Mir Mohammad Azad
Media Publications
Research Visibility vs. Research Impact: Understanding the Difference
Medium | Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed | Jan 6 , 2026

This article examines the distinction between research visibility and research impact, explaining why discoverability alone does not guarantee scholarly influence and how both contribute to long-term academic success.

Why Every Researcher Needs an ORCID iD: More Than Just a Research Identifier
Medium | Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed | Jan 3 , 2026

Many researchers create an ORCID profile only because a journal requires it. However, an ORCID iD is much more than a submission requirement. It serves as a persistent digital identity that connects your publications, affiliations, grants, peer review activities, and other scholarly contributions throughout your academic career.

LinkedIn for Researchers: Building Professional Visibility Beyond Academia
Medium | Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed | Jan 18 , 2026

This article explores how researchers can use LinkedIn as more than an online professional profile. It highlights the platform’s role in strengthening research visibility, communicating scholarly work beyond traditional academic audiences, connecting academia with industry and society, and developing meaningful professional and international networks.

Why Every Researcher Should Build an Active ResearchGate Profile
Medium | Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed | Jan 14 , 2026

Published a new article exploring why researchers should maintain an active ResearchGate profile as part of a strong digital academic presence. The article discusses practical strategies for improving research visibility, strengthening scholarly communication, expanding professional networks, and maximizing the benefits of one of the world's leading academic networking platforms.

ResearchGate: More Than Just a Platform for Sharing Research
Medium | Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed | Jan 12 , 2026

Published a new article exploring the evolving role of ResearchGate in scholarly communication. The article discusses how ResearchGate supports academic networking, research visibility, collaboration, and knowledge sharing beyond simply hosting publications.

Beyond Google Scholar: 10 Platforms Every Researcher Should Know
Medium | Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed | Jan 27 , 2026

Building a complete academic presence requires more than a Google Scholar profile. An integrated digital ecosystem that includes ORCID, ResearchGate, LinkedIn, personal academic websites, institutional repositories, and open scholarly platforms can significantly enhance research visibility, professional networking, accessibility, and long-term scholarly impact.

How Researchers Can Increase Visibility and Citations After Publication
Medium | Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed | Jan 24 , 2026

Many researchers assume that publication alone guarantees visibility and citations. In reality, research impact depends on discoverability, academic presence, scholarly communication, and effective dissemination. My latest article explores practical strategies for increasing research visibility and citation impact after publication.

Google Scholar Is Not Enough: Building a Complete Academic Presence Online
Medium | Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed | Jan 22 , 2026

This article discusses why Google Scholar alone is insufficient for establishing a strong academic presence and explores the importance of ORCID, ResearchGate, institutional repositories, LinkedIn, and personal websites in improving research visibility, accessibility, and scholarly impact.

Five Mistakes Researchers Make After Publishing Their Papers
Medium | Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed | Jan 21 , 2026

Publishing a research paper is a significant achievement, but publication alone does not guarantee visibility, readership, or citation impact. In this article, I discuss five common mistakes researchers often make after publication and highlight practical considerations for improving research visibility and scholarly impact.

Why Most Research Papers Remain Invisible After Publication
Medium | Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed | Jan 18 , 2026

An article exploring why many research papers remain unnoticed after publication and discussing the roles of research visibility, scholarly communication, citation impact, and digital scholarship in enhancing research reach and influence.

Prizes and Awards
2nd COMSATS International Business Research Conference
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Lahore, Pakistan
International Conference on Business, Technology & Engineering
Iqra University, Islamabad, Pakistan
2017 i-Proclaim Book Award
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Project
Research Visibility and Digital Scholarship: A Practical Guide for Researchers
January 2027

Research Visibility and Digital Scholarship: A Practical Guide for Researchers is a forthcoming handbook designed to help researchers strengthen their academic presence, enhance research visibility, improve citation impact, and navigate the evolving landscape of digital scholarship. Drawing on practical strategies and real-world examples, the guide will cover academic publishing, researcher identifiers, scholarly communication, digital academic platforms, and best practices for building a sustainable and impactful research profile.

Evaluating the Impact of Cloud Reliability on Enterprise Resilience Using Intelligent AI Frameworks
February 2026

This project investigates the relationship between cloud reliability and enterprise resilience through intelligent AI frameworks. It aims to develop a conceptual framework for evaluating how AI-enabled cloud environments can support operational continuity, strengthen organizational resilience, and enhance data-driven decision-making in modern business enterprises.

Teaching Experience
Principles of Accounting; Financial Accounting; Intermediate Accounting; Advanced Cost Accounting; Management Accounting; Accounting Information System; Financial Statement Analysis; Working Capital Management; Business Ethics; Research Methodology
Consulting Experience
Upright Projects
Vanuatu Coffee Investment Consultant | 2025 - Present
ABC Consortium of Scholarly Research
Research Visibility and Digital Scholarship Consultant | 2023 - Present
ABC Projects
Google Scholar Consultant | 2021 - Present
Realted Researchers