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Alok MISHRA

Alok Mishra is an Associate Professor of Computer/Software Engineering at Atilim University, Ankara, Turkey. He is also an Adjunct Professor at TUI University (formerly known as Touro University International) in the US. Dr Mishra previously served as a senior faculty member of the Computer Science Department at Jabalpur University in India. He has also taught at the Institut-Latihan-ICL in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dr Mishra's primary research interests are in software engineering, information systems security, information and knowledge management and object-oriented analysis and design. He has extensive experience of online/distance education related to information technology and management courses.

Dr Mishra has published articles, book chapters and book reviews related to software engineering and information systems in refereed journals and international conferences. He is also reviewer of number of refereed journals. His industry experience includes a stint as programmer at LML-Vespa Ltd in India. He received his PhD in Computer Science from Jabalpur University. He has a Masters degree in Computer Applications from Jiwaji University and a Masters in Human Resource Management from Pondicherry Central University in India.

Programme(s) Taught

Master of Business Administration
Postgraduate Diploma of Business Administration
Master of Management in Information Technology
Postgraduate Diploma of Information Technology Management
Postgraduate Certificate of Information Technology Management
Certificate of Professional Development

Subject(s) Taught

751: Enterprise Knowledge Management
770: Information Technology Systems for Business
771: Information Systems Strategy

Professional Affiliations

Senior Life Member, Computer Society of India
Member, IASTED Technical Committee on Software Engineering, Calgary, Canada (2004-2007)
Fellow, Institution of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), India

Professional Activities

Programme Committee Member, World Summit on the Knowledge Society
Programme Organisation Committee, Biltek 2005 - International Informatics Congress, Eskisehir, Turkey (June 2005)
Reviewer, IET Software, Journal of Software Maintenance and Evolution: Research and Practice (Wiley), Software Process: Improvement and Practice (Wiley), LNCS, International Journal of Engineering Education, Journal of Information System Education, International Journal of Information Technology & Management, International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology and International Journal of Applied Science & Computations
Editor, Journal of Software
Associate Editor, International Journal of Patterns (IJOP)
International Advisory Board Member, International Journal of Software Architectures (IJSA)
International Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Software Reuse (IJSR)

Selected/Recent Publications

Mishra, A., & Akman, I. Information technology in human resource management: an empirical assessment. Public Personnel Management Journal (International Public Management Association for Human Resources) (forthcoming).
Mishra, A. E-HRM challenges and opportunities: a current perspective. In Torres, T., &Arias, M.(Eds.), Encyclopedia of human resource information system: challenges in e-HRM. IGI Global, US (forthcoming).
Mishra, A. , & Mishra, D. Strategic applications of enterprise resource planning systems. In Gupta, J.N.D., Sharma, S.K., Rashid, M.A. (Eds.), Encyclopedia of enterprise systems. IGI Global, US (forthcoming).
Mishra, D., & Mishra, A. (2008, 23-25 June). Software process improvement methodologies for small and medium enterprises. Lecture Notes in Computer Science-Springer. 9th International Conference on Product Focused Software Process Improvement (Profes 2008) Rome (accepted).
Mishra, A., & Mishra, D.(2007, August). An efficient software review process for small & medium enterprises. IET Software, 1(4), 132-142.
Mishra, D., & Mishra, A. (2007, 2-4 July). Achieving success in supply chain management software by Agility. In J. M�nch and P. Abrahamsson (Eds.), Lecture Notes in Computer Science-Springer, LNCS 4589, 237-246. 8th International Conference on product focused software process improvement, Riga, Latvia.
Mishra, D., & Mishra, A. (2007, 18-22 June). Adapting test-driven development for innovative software development project. In Concas, G. et al. (Eds.) Lecture Notes in Computer Science-Springer, LNCS 4536. 8th International Conference on Agile Processes in Software Engineering and eXtreme Programming (XP -2007), Como, Italy.
Misha, A., Akman, I., & Yazici, A. (2007). Organizational software piracy: an empirical assessment. Behaviour and Information Technology, 26(5), 437-444.
Mishra, A., Nergiz, E.C., & �zkan, K. (2007). Software engineering education: some important dimensions. European Journal of Engineering Education, 32 (3), 349-361.
Mishra, A.(2006). Web privacy - issues, legislations & technological challenges. In Subramanian, R. (Ed.), Computer security, privacy and politics: current issues, challenges and solutions (pp. 1-20). IGI Global, US.
Mishra, A., & Akman, I. (2006). Challenges in process, quality and managing software projects in transitional IT. International Journal of Information Technology & Management, 6(1), 1-3.
Mishra, A., & Mishra, D.(2006). Cyber stalking: a challenge for Web security. In Janczewski, L.J., & Colarik, A.M. (Eds.), Cyber warfare and cyber terrorism (pp. 216-225). IGI Global, US.
Mishra, A. (2006). Achieving business benefits from enterprise systems. In Ferran, C., & Salim, R. (Eds.), Enterprise resource planning for global economies: managerial issues and challenges (pp. 76-91). IGI Global, US.
Mishra, A. , & Mishra, D. (2006). A study of software process improvement in small and medium organizations. In Oktaba, H., & Piattini, M.(Eds.), Software process improvement for small and medium enterprises: techniques and case studies (pp. 141-159). IGI Global, US.
Mishra, A., Akman, I., & Yazici, A. (2006). Software piracy among IT professionals in organizations. International Journal of Information Management, 26(5), 401-413.
Mishra, A., & Mishra, D.(2006). Software quality assurance models in SME - a comparison. International Journal of Information Technology & Management, 6(1), 4-20.
Mishra, A., Akman, I., & Yazici, A. (2005). E-government: a global view and an empirical evaluation of some attributes of citizens. Government Information Quarterly, 22(2), 239-257.
Mishra, A. (2004). Global IT outsourcing: benefits, risks & current trends. Journal of Electronics, Information & Planning, 31(3-4), 97-103.
Mishra, A. (2003). Information system process improvement: a managerial perspective. Journal of Electronics Information & Planning, 30(8-9), 252-256.
Mishra, A. (2003). Web privacy: a commercial, social & technological perspective. Journal of Electronics Information & Planning, 30(10-11), 296-304.
Mishra, A., & Mishra, D.(2003). The Oracle infrastructure for e-commerce & enterprise portals. Vislesana, 8(1), 131-137.

Selected/Recent Presentation

Mishra, A. (2006, 5 July). Global software piracy and organizational software piracy. Information and Communications University (ICU-Premier University), Daegeon, South Korea.
Mishra, A., Mishra, D., & Akman, I. (2006, 14-16 February). Information system process improvement: a managerial perspective and proposal of a general framework. 24th IASTED International Conference on Software Engineering, Austria.
Akman, I., Arifgolu, A., & Mishra, A. (2005, 15-17 February). A simulation-based performance evaluation of architectural design of software systems: a case study. 23rd IASTED International Conference on Software Engineering, Innsbruck, Austria.
Mishra, A. (2004, 20 December). Software project management in practice - an Indian context. Irish Software Engineering Research Centre (Lero) University of Limerick, Ireland.
Mishra, A. (2004, 8 September). Software quality assurance - an SME perspective. Indian Institute of Management, Indore, India.