Contact
fawzbenm@iu.edu
317-274-6502
IT 420F
Education
- Ph.D. Information Technology
- M.B.A. Information Systems
- B.S. Computer Technology
Biography
With over three decades immersed in higher education and technology, Fawzi BenMessaoud stands as a distinguished educator, administrator, and academic pioneer across both campus and corporate spectrums. Since 2001, his leadership has been pivotal as an active accreditation team chair and evaluator. His expertise extends to the tech realm, where he has spearheaded numerous international software development projects.
BenMessaoud’s multifaceted career includes a significant stint as an intelligence analyst. This foundation equipped him to instruct intelligence courses, ultimately culminating in his selection by the FBI as a special agent. A notable achievement is his design and development of an information security systems program which, aligning with the National Security Agency Information Assurance standards, garnered approval from the NSA’s Committee on National Security Systems in 2007.
In the realm of academic content creation, BenMessaoud has led diverse teams, championing the design, development, and delivery of comprehensive materials, inclusive of cutting-edge interactive learning and assessment tools. His collaboration with industry titan Jack Welch resulted in the inception of the esteemed Jack Welch MBA program, now integral to the Jack Welch Management Institute.
His forward-thinking approach to education saw him fuse lab simulations with online platforms to offer information security courses. This innovation was recognized among the top 101 Best Practices in Integrating Technology with Higher Education in 2005 by Campus Technology magazine. His latest endeavor in AI for Education gained prominent acknowledgment in the EDUCAUSE 2022 Horizon Report and was showcased at the 2023 World AI Cannes Festival and the 2023 EDUCAUSE conference in addition to earning a SEIRI 2023 grant.
BenMessaoud has been a regular feature at global conferences, sharing insights on instructional technologies, AI, and the seamless integration of technology in education.
Research Interests
- Data transformation and intelligent learning systems
- Databots in digital learning repositories
- Knowledge management and organizational intelligence
Courses
INFO-I 202 Social Informatics
INFO-I 303 Organizational Informatics
INFO-I 220 The Social Impact of Bots and Automation
INFO-I 319 Cognitive Automation and Bots Development
INFO-I 419 Enterprise Cognitive Automation
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