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Academic Profile & Portfolio

Samar Abdulaziz Alzamel

Academic & Executive Leader | Expert in Educational Development, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Leadership

College of Business & Economics, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia

12
Publications
6
Scopus
5
WoS
0
Q1
50+
Citations
1600+
ResearchGate

About

Dynamic Associate Professor, Academic Leader, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation Researcher with 15+ years of experience in business administration, strategic management, digital transformation, academic leadership, and institutional development. Recognized for 12 indexed Scopus/Web of Science publications, 50+ Google Scholar citations, 1,600+ ResearchGate reads, and impactful contributions to Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives.

Research Interests

EntrepreneurshipE-EntrepreneurshipDigital MarketingConsumer BehaviourSME DevelopmentFamily BusinessDigital TransformationWomen's EntrepreneurshipSustainable Business ModelsInnovation in Emerging Markets

Skills

Core

EntrepreneurshipE-EntrepreneurshipDigital TransformationSME DevelopmentStrategic ManagementAcademic LeadershipProgram DevelopmentInnovation Management

Soft

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingPresentation SkillsMentoring & Coaching

Technical

ISO Standards (90001400045001)Lean Six SigmaResearch ToolsDigital Marketing ToolsLMSData Analysis ConceptsSocial Media PlatformsAcademic Quality Systems

Contact

s.alzamel@qu.edu.sa  ·  Qassim, Saudi Arabia

Education

01/09/2017
Ph.D. in Management & Administration (E-Entrepreneurship)
Management and Administration - Social Support and e-Entrepreneurship · Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · 01/09/2017 – 01/06/2021
Perceived Social Support and e-Entrepreneurial Intentions Among Saudi Arabian Women: The Role of Resource Accessibility
01/09/2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
School of Business Administration, University of Dayton · Ohio, United States · 01/09/2013 – 01/06/2014
01/09/2006
Bachelor of Business Administration – Management
Management · College of Business and Economics, Qassim University · Saudi Arabia · 01/09/2006 – 01/06/2010

Professional Experience

01/08/2025CURRENT
Associate Professor
College of Business & Economics, Qassim University · Business Administration · 01/08/2025 – Present
01/06/2021
Assistant Professor
College of Business & Economics, Qassim University · Business Administration · 01/06/2021 – 01/07/2025
01/12/2017
Academic Lecturer
College of Business & Economics, Qassim University · Business Administration · 01/12/2017 – 01/06/2021
01/04/2015
Teaching Assistant
College of Business & Economics, Qassim University · Business Administration · 01/04/2015 – 01/12/2017
01/08/2013
Teaching Assistant
College of Business Administration, Taif University · Business Administration · 01/08/2013 – 01/04/2015
01/08/2010
Customer Care Professional — Platinum
Alinma Bank · 01/08/2010 – 01/10/2011

Academic Leadership

01/10/2025CURRENT
Assistant Supervisor General — Alumni Management
01/10/2025 – Present
Leads strategic initiatives to strengthen alumni relations and institutional engagement across Qassim University.
01/01/2021
Head, Thriving Economy Team — Saudi Vision 2030 (Vision Realization Office)
01/01/2021 – 01/01/2023
Managed strategic economic initiatives aligned with National Vision priorities.
[01]

The Role of e-Commerce Creativity and Innovation in Enhancing the Success of High Street Businesses: A Systematic Literature Review

Alzamel, S. · Journal of Administrative and Economic Sciences · 2025

Journal Article Local Journal
[02]

Building a Resilient Digital Entrepreneurship Landscape: The Importance of Ecosystems, Decent Work, and Socioeconomic Dynamics

Alzamel, S. · Sustainability, 16(17), 7605 · 2024

Journal Article Scopus & WoS
[03]

Leveraging Smart Glasses for Digital Entrepreneurship: A Conceptual Model

Alzamel, S. · Polish Journal of Management Studies, 30(2), 7–21 · 2024

Journal Article Scopus
[04]

Exploring the Role of E-Entrepreneurship in Fostering Future Green Economy and Environmental Policies: A Study on Saudi Women Entrepreneurs

Alzamel, S. · Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management, 26(01) · 2024

Journal Article Scopus & WoS
[05]

Assessing Employees' Efficiency and Adaptive Performance for Sustainable HRM Practices and Transactional Leadership

AlAbri, I., Siron, R., Alzamel, S., Al-Enezi, H., & Cheok, M. Y. · Frontiers in Energy Research, 10, 959035 · 2022

Journal Article Scopus & WoS
[06]

The Moderating Role of Resource Accessibility in E-Entrepreneurship Intention Among Saudi Women

Alzamel, S. · Polish Journal of Management Studies · 2021

Journal Article Scopus & WoS
[07]

Factors Influencing E-Entrepreneurial Intention Among Female Students in Saudi Arabia

Alzamel, S., Nazri, M., & Omar, S. · International Journal of Criminology and Sociology, 9, 1996–2003 · 2020

Journal Article Scopus & WoS
[08]

Resource Accessibility as a Mediator Between Social Support and E-Entrepreneurial Intention of Female Students in Saudi Arabia

Alzamel, S., Nazri, M., & Omar, S. · Journal of Technology Management and Business, 6(3) · 2019

Journal Article Non-indexed
[09]

Social Dimensions of Social Influences Predicting Women Entrepreneurship Intentions

Alzamel, S., Nazri, M., & Omar, S. · International Journal of Management and Applied Science · 2018

Journal Article Non-indexed
[10]

Agility Evaluation of Public Corporations in Saudi Arabia

Alzamel, S. · International Journal of Global Business, 7(1), 15–24 · 2014

Journal Article Non-indexed
[11]

Factors Influencing Student Satisfaction with International Programs: A Case Study of the University of Dayton

Alzamel, S. · International Journal of Global Business, 7(1), 15–24 · 2014

Journal Article Non-indexed
[12]

Potential Role of Women Entrepreneurship in Economic Growth: Case of Saudi Arabia Labour Market

Alzamel, S. · International Journal of Global Business, 6(1), 15–24 · 2013

Journal Article Non-indexed

Awards & Recognition

Best Presenter Award

16th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences · 11/09/2024

Certificate of Appreciation

Innovation Incubator Hackathon 5 · 01/01/2024

Best Presenter Award

12th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences · 08/10/2021

Certificate of Appreciation — Leadership Development

01/01/2021

Conferences

1st International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Family Business & Sustainable Innovation

Jeddah (KAEC) · Saudi Arabia · Presenter · 20/01/2025

16th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences

Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia · Presenter · 11/09/2024

12th Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences

Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia · Presenter · 08/10/2021

6th Annual International Business Conference

Dearborn, Michigan · United States · Attendee · 27/12/2013

Certifications

Certified Quality Manager (CQM)

UHRDA Education · 01/01/2021

Highlights on the Future of Entrepreneurship

01/01/2020

Entrepreneurship Course: From Idea to Marketing

01/01/2020

Entrepreneurship Digital Skills Training Program (e-DIT)

ICDL & FSKTM, University of Malaya · 01/01/2020

University Committees

CURRENT

Faculty Performance Evaluation Committee

College of Business and Economics, Qassim University · Member · 01/01/2025 – Present

CURRENT

Academic Accreditation Committee

College of Business and Economics, Qassim University · Member · Present

CURRENT

Development and Quality Unit

College of Business and Economics, Qassim University · Member · Present

CURRENT

Learning Resources and Facilities Committee

College of Business and Economics, Qassim University · Member · Present

Teaching Portfolio

CURRENT

Strategic Management · Entrepreneurship Management · Innovation Management · Business Research Methods · Digital Transformation

MBA · College of Business & Economics, Qassim University · 01/01/2021 – Present

CURRENT

Principles of Management · Entrepreneurship · Business Communication · Organizational Behavior · Principles of Marketing

Undergraduate · College of Business & Economics, Qassim University · 01/01/2015 – Present

Professional Memberships

CURRENT

Academy of Management

Member · Present

CURRENT

Entrepreneurship Association

Member · Present

CURRENT

The Saudi Quality Council (SQC)

Member · Present

CURRENT

Strategic Management Society

Member · Present

Community Engagement

CURRENT

Forsati Program & Jadah 30 Initiative

Outreach · Qassim University · Present

CURRENT

Monsha'at Activities & Innovation Incubator Hackathon

Volunteer Work · Monsha'at · Present

CURRENT

Career Development & Graduate Employability Programs

Student Mentoring · Qassim University · Present

CURRENT

Entrepreneurship Week

Outreach · Qassim University · Present

Academic Reviewing

Springer Nature / Discover Education

Academic Reviewer

Workshops & Training

Leadership in Academic and Educational Organizations

Institute of Public Administration (IPA) · 23/11/2025

Future Global Leader Program

University of Dayton, USA · 01/11/2013

Quality Management Workshop

University of Dayton, USA · 01/11/2013