INTRODUCTION
Dr. Abdou Illia earned his Ph.D. from Laval University (Canada). He is a Professor in the Business Analytics & Information Systems department. He taught Computer Information Systems and Business courses at Laval University and overseas before joining Eastern Illinois University. He started as tenure-track Assistant Professor at EIU in 2003. He was granted tenure and promoted Associate Professor in 2008. In 2012, Dr. Illia was promoted to the rank of Full Professor. His current research areas include factors influencing the adoption of IT, cybersecurity, Fintech, and e-business. Dr. Illia's work experience includes working as a senior System Analyst, IT and Business consultant, and Deputy Chief of staff.
Education & Training
2003: Ph.D., in Business Administration with concentration in Information Systems, Laval University, Canada.
1989: M.sc. in Business Administration with concentration in Management Information Systems, Sherbrooke University, Canada.
1985: Bachelor in Economics with focus in Business Management, Niamey University, Niger
Publications
Selected peer-reviewed journal articles:
Rouibah, K., Lawson-Body, A., Illia, A., Lawson-Body, L., Akalin, G. & Ufiteyezu, E. (2026). Leveraging AI for Predictive Analytics With Survey-Based Rubrics in the Public Service Sector in Canada and the USA. Journal of Global Information Management, 34 (1), 1-45. https://www.igi-global.com/gateway/article/401113
Lee, S., Illia, A. & Lawson-Body, A. (2026). An Empirical Study of Ownership of Digital Content, International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets. DOI: 10.1504/IJBEM.2025.10058521
Illia, A., Kim-Hahm, H., Ngniatedema, T. & Yakoubou, M.S (2025). E-payment Systems Use: The Role of Cybersecurity Risk and The Moderating Effect of Risk Propensity and Technology Readiness. Journal of International Technology and Information Management 34 (1), 163-180. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/jitim/vol34/iss1/6/
Illia, A., Lawson-Body, A. & Rouibah, K. (2025). Determinants of trust in AI-generated content. Issues in Information Systems 26 (4), 56-64. https://iacis.org/iis/2025/4_iis_2025_56-64.pdf
Lawson-Body, A., Lawson-Body, L., Illia, A. & Rouibah, K. (2025). Impacts of artificial intelligence applications on prescriptive analytics: content analysis based on systematic literature review. Issues in Information Systems 26 (2), 292-308. https://iacis.org/iis/2025/2_iis_2025_292-308.pdf
Lee, S., Illia, A. & Lawson-Body, A. (2025). An empirical study of ownership of digital content International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets 17 (3), 283-299. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBEM.2025.147147
Lawson-Body, A., Illia, A., Lawson-Body, L., Kamel Rouibah & Akalin, G. (2024). Big Data Analytics and Culture - Newly Validated Measurement Instruments for Developing Countries' Value Proposition, Journal of Organizational and End User Computing, 36(1). DOI: 10.4018/JOEUC.344453
Illia, A.; Lawson-Body, A.; Lee, S.; & Akalin, G. (2023). Determinants of Cryptocurrency Exchange Adoption: A Conceptual Model (2023), International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction, 19(1).
DOI: 10.4018/IJTHI.326760
https://www.igi-global.com/article/determinants-of-cryptocurrency-exchange-adoption/326760
Lawson-body, A.; Jackson, J.; Hinsz, V.; Illia, A. & Lawson-body, L. (2023). Cybersecurity and Social Media Networks for Donations: An Empirical Investigation of Triad of Trust, Commitment, and Loyalty, Journal of Organizational and End User Computing, 35(1), 1-26. http://doi.org/10.4018/JOEUC.332062
Lawson-Body, A.; Glenn, P.; Lawson-Body, L.; Illia, A. & Ufiteyezu, E. (2023). Anomaly Identification Through Data Visualization: Regression Analysis Revisited (2023), Issues in Information Systems, 24(4), 161-175.
https://doi.org/10.48009/4_iis_2023_113
Lawson-Body A., Lawson-Body L., & Illia, A. (2022) Data Visualization: Developing and Validating Dashboard Measurement Instruments, Journal of Computer Information Systems, (Published online on 09 Jun, 2022). https://doi.org/10.1080/08874417.2022.2073295
Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/6VUUIQC634V2CNRMCFUF/full?target=10.1080/08874417.2022.2073295
Illia, A., Lawson-Body, A., Akalin, G., & White, L. (2022). The impact of innovation resistance, trust, and risk propensity on the use of investment apps, Issues in Information Systems, 23(3), 209-220. https://doi.org/10.48009/3_iis_2022_117
Lawson-Body, A. & Illia, A. (2022). Impact of Natural Language Processing on CRM and Trust: An Integrated Framework, Issues in Information Systems, 23(1), 306-315. https://doi.org/10.48009/1_iis_2022_124
Corredor, F., Akalin, G., Karpak, B., & Illia, A. (2022) Impacts and implications of Digital Technology use in Supply Chain preparedness and response during the COVID-19 Pandemic, JISTEM-Journal of Information Systems and Technology Management, Volume 19.
https://www.tecsi.org/jistem/index.php/jistem/article/view/3240
Illia, A., Lawson-Body, A., Lee, S., & Akalin, G. (2018). The moderating effect of motivation to comply and perceived critical mass in Smartphones’ adoption. International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction, 14(3), 21-38.
Illia, A.; Ngniatedema, T.; & Huang, Z. (2015). A Conceptual Model For Mobile Banking Adoption, Journal of Management Information and Decision Sciences, 18(2), 93-103.
Lawson-Body A.; Illia, A.; Willoughby L. & Lee S. (2014). Innovation Characteristics Influencing Veterans’ Adoption of E-Government Services, Journal of Computer Information Systems, 54(3), 34-44.
Ngniatedema, T.; Li, S. & Illia, A. (2014). Understanding the Impact of Green Operations on Organizational Performance: An Industry Sector Perspective, Environmental Quality Management, 24(1), 45-59.
Illia, A.; Lawson-Body A.; Roy M-C & Lee, S. (2011). Interacting Effect of Conformity and Critical Mass in Technology Acceptance: A Conceptual Model. International Journal of Electronic Customer Relationship Management, 5(2), 97-110
Lee, S., Illia, A., & Lawson-Body, A. (2011). Perceived Price Fairness of Dynamic Pricing, Industrial Management & Data System, 111(4), 531-550.
Lawson-Body A.; Keengwe J.; Mukankusi L.; Illia, A., & Miller G. (2008). E-Government Service Delivery Performance: An Adaptation of The Balanced Scorecard to the Public Sector, Journal of Electronic Commerce in Organizations, Vol VI, No 2, , pp. 11-28.
Illia, A. & Lawson-Body, A. (2007). ICT Use: The Influence Of Cultural Dimensions On The Need For Media Richness And Technological Richness, Issues in Information Systems, Vol VIII, No 2, pp. 171-179.
Lawson-Body, A.; Jemenez, J. & Illia, A. (2006). The impact of Data Integration on CRM in the Electronic Commerce of SMEs, Academy of Information and Management Sciences Journal, 9(1), 83-102.
Lawson-Body, A. & Illia, A. (2005). Commitment and Relationism in B2B E-Commerce: An Empirical Investigation, Journal of E-Business, 5(1), 70-89.
Lawson-Body, A. & Illia, A. (2005). The Impact of Internet-Based CRM on Customer Loyalty in B2B E-Commerce: The Contribution of Commitment, E-Business Review, Volume V, pp. 109-118.