Samar Abdulaziz Alzamel — Academic Portfolio

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

Research Metrics

12

Publications

6

Scopus

5

WoS

0

Q1

50+

Citations

1600+

ResearchGate

Publications

[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

Education

Ph.D. in Management & Administration (E-Entrepreneurship)

E-Entrepreneurship · Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · 01/09/2017 – 01/06/2021

Bachelor of Business Administration — Management Track

Management · College of Business and Economics, Qassim University · Saudi Arabia · 01/09/2006 – 01/06/2010

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

School of Business Administration, University of Dayton · Ohio, United States · 01/09/2013 – 01/06/2014

Professional Experience

Academic Lecturer

College of Business & Economics, Qassim University · 01/01/2017 – 01/01/2021

Teaching Assistant

College of Business Administration, Taif University · 01/01/2013 – 01/01/2015

Teaching Assistant

College of Business & Economics, Qassim University · 01/01/2015 – 01/01/2017

Assistant Professor

College of Business & Economics, Qassim University · 01/01/2021 – 01/01/2025

Customer Care Professional — Platinum

Alinma Bank · 01/01/2010 – 01/01/2011

Associate Professor

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

Academic Leadership

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.

Assistant Supervisor General — Alumni Management

01/01/2025 – Present

Leads strategic initiatives to strengthen alumni relations and institutional engagement across Qassim University.