Mr Kingsley Omon
Salford Business School
Current positions
Lecturer
Biography
I specialise in Applied Artificial Intelligence, Business Data Analytics, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, and Innovation.
Backed by 20 years of industry practice as a startup founder, global consulting strategist, and serial entrepreneur in the digital technology ecosystem, my core passion is transferring knowledge to young people, thereby equipping them to programme and build applications that solve real-world problems. This passion is the driving force behind my commitment to bridging the gap between cutting-edge academia and practical industry applications, empowering the next generation of digital leaders.
I bring a global perspective to my teaching and research, being a proud Nigerian who has lived in and obtained degrees and certificates from several countries, including South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States.
My research spans the transformative areas of AI, Data Science, Public Policy and Administration, the Digital Economy (ICT4D and e-government), and the strategic governance of Digital Transformation. I am particularly focused on applying methodologies like Design Science Research to create innovative frameworks and tools, such as my AI-enabled policymaking bot, to ensure technology creates equitable societal and business value.
When I’m not teaching, researching, or programming, you’ll likely find me engaging in a strategic game of chess or enjoying a rejuvenating ride on my bicycle.
I look forward to connecting with you and exploring the exciting digital landscape together!
Areas of Research
I. AI-RELATED ACTIVITIES AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
1. Application of AI in Policy Analysis and Social Sciences
Leveraging artificial intelligence and large language models to create practical tools that bridge the gap between complex academic theory and the needs of policymakers.
2. Policy-Making for Emerging Technologies
Studying the intersection of innovation, regulation, and stakeholder interests in fast-evolving Fourth Industrial Revolution fields such as artificial intelligence, FinTech, and digital infrastructure.
3. Governance of Digital Transformation
Researching how governments can effectively navigate the societal shifts brought by digital technology, focusing on creating adaptive, resilient, and equitable policy frameworks.
4. Digital Economy Policy in Developing Countries
Analysing the unique challenges and opportunities in formulating and implementing national digital strategies, with a specific focus on the Global South.
II. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC POLICY FRAMEWORKS
5. Stakeholder Theory and Engagement in Public Policy
Investigating and developing novel frameworks, like the UCSSM, for identifying, classifying, and strategically engaging stakeholders to enhance policy legitimacy and effectiveness.
6. Evolution of Stakeholder Salience Models
Critically examining and extending established models of stakeholder salience by incorporating new attributes, such as 'Expertise', to better reflect contemporary policy environments.
7. Inclusive Development and Policy Legitimacy
Focusing on how stakeholder involvement processes can be designed to empower marginalised communities, build trust, and increase public buy-in for sustainable development initiatives.
III. METHODOLOGIES AND THEORETICAL APPROCHES IN POLICY RESEARCH
8. Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH) and Boundary Critique
Applying critical systems thinking to public policy to challenge assumptions, uncover power dynamics, and ensure more inclusive and just decision-making processes.
9. Participatory Governance and Evidence-Based Policymaking
Exploring methodologies that increase citizen and beneficiary participation, ensuring that policy is informed by both lived experience and rigorous analysis.
10. Design Science Research (DSR) Methodology in Social Sciences
Employing DSR, human-centred design, and co-creation techniques to create and evaluate innovative artifacts - such as frameworks (the UCSSM) and software tools (my AI-powered policymaking tool) - that solve real-world problems while contributing to the theoretical knowledge base.
11. Bridging Theory and Practice in Public Administration
Developing practitioner-oriented tools and methodologies that translate complex academic research into actionable insights for government officials and civil society.
Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning (PBL): Focused on using real-world case studies and projects (like programming applications) to apply complex theory and develop project management skills.
Inquiry-Based Learning: Encouraging students to pose questions, investigate problems, and construct their own solutions, particularly when exploring ethical or policy challenges in AI and Digital Transformation.
Active Blended Learning (ABL): Strategically combining face-to-face interactive sessions with flexible, well-structured online activities (e.g., videos, simulations, coding exercises) to enhance engagement and cater to diverse learning styles.
Active and Interactive Learning: Promoting high student participation through discussions, Q&A sessions, and hands-on tool usage (e.g., podcast development, data analysis and visualisation software).
Visual and Conceptual Clarity: Utilising visual aids and diagrams to simplify complex concepts in Information Systems and Data Analytics.
Culturally Inclusive Perspective: Integrating global contexts, such as the challenges and opportunities of ICT4D and the Digital Economy in the Global South.
Constructivism and Mentorship: Facilitating learning as a process of knowledge construction, offering personalised guidance and feedback on dissertations and assignments, and integrating current industry trends.