Research

Data science:

I am particularly interested in investigating the integration of machine learning algorithms in resource-constrained devices and sensors. In the past, I has investigated analytical maturity of businesses to support knowledge discovery using data analytics, solutions for data mining model management for self-service knowledge discovery, and the use of ontologies for knowledge modeling in domains such as e-government and e-commerce.

Selected Publications:

• Thomas, M., Cipolla, J., Lambert, B., and Carter, L. (2019) Data Management Maturity Assessment of Public Sector Agencies, Government Information Quarterly, 36(4). doi:10.1016/j.giq.2019.101401
• Li, Y., Thomas, M., and Osei-Bryson, K. (2017) Ontology-based Data Mining Model Management for Self-service Knowledge Discovery, Information Systems Frontiers, 19(4), pp. 925-943. doi:10.1007/s10796-016-9637-y
• Flory, L., Osei-Bryson, K., and Thomas, M. (2017) A New Web Personalization Decision-Support Artifact for Utility-Sensitive Customer Review Analysis, Decision Support Systems, 94, pp. 85-96, doi: 10.1016/j.dss.2016.11.003
• Li, Y., Thomas, M., and Osei-Bryson, K. (2016) A Snail Shell Model for Knowledge Discovery via Data Analytics, Decision Support Systems, 91, pp. 1 -12. doi: 10.1016/j.dss.2016.07.003
• Thomas, M., Redmond, R., Yoon, Y., and Singh, R. (2005) A Semantic Approach to Monitor Business Process Performance, Communications of the ACM, Dec 2005, pp.55-59. doi: 10.1145/1101779.1101809

Book Chapters:

• Thomas, M. A., Abraham, D.S., and Liu, D. (2020). An Assessment of Federated Machine Learning for Translational Research. In Interdisciplinary Approaches to Digital Transformation and Innovation. IGI Global Publications, (pp.123-142).
• Li, Y., Thomas, M., and Osei-Bryson, K-M. (2013) Using Association Rules Mining to Facilitate Qualitative Data Analysis in Theory Building. In Advances in Research Methods for Information Systems Research, Eds. Osei-Bryson, K-M., and Ngwenyama, O., Springer Science Publications.

Emerging Technologies:

My research in emerging technologies explore the use of low-power low-cost technologies in translational informatics, an interdisciplinary branch of the biomedical field targeting the translation of basic scientific findings from the laboratory to the treatment of diseases. I have published highly cited studies related to the adoption of new technologies (e.g., cloud computing, SaaS, and mobile banking) and technology diffusion in organizations.

Selected Publications:

• Sequeiros, H., Oliveria, T., and Thomas, M A. (2021). The Impact of IoT Smart Home Services on Psychological Well-being. Information Systems Frontiers.
• Li, Y., Thomas, M. A., Liu, D. (2020). From Semantics to Pragmatics: where IS can lead in Natural Language Process (NLP) Research. European Journal of Information Systems. https://doi.org/10.1080/0960085X.2020.1816145
• Oliveira, T., Martins, R., Sarker, S., Thomas, M., & Popovič, A. (2019). Understanding SaaS adoption: The moderating impact of the environment context. International Journal of Information Management, 49, 1-12. doi:10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2019.02.009
• Tomás, S., Thomas, M., and Oliveira, T. (forthcoming) Evaluating the Impact of Virtualization Characteristics on SaaS Adoption, Enterprise Information Systems. doi: 10.1080/17517575.2017.1355484
• Martins, R., Oliveira, T., and Thomas, M. (2016) An Empirical Analysis to Assess the Determinants of SaaS Diffusion in Firms, Computers in Human Behavior 62, pp. 19-33. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2016.03.049
• Olivera, T., Thomas, M., Goncalo, B., and Campos, F. (2016) Mobile Payment: Understanding the Determinants of Customer Adoption and Intention to Recommend the Technology, Computers in Human Behavior, 61, pp.404-414. doi: 10.1016/j.chb.2016.03.030
• Thomas, M., Costa, D., and Olivera, T. (2016) Assessing the Role of IT-enabled Process Virtualization on Green IT adoption, Information Systems Frontiers, 18(4), pp. 693-710 doi: 10.1007/s10796-015-9556-3.
• Alalwan, J., Thomas, M., and Weistroffer, R. (2014) Decision Support Capabilities of Enterprise Content Management Systems: An Empirical Investigation, Decision Support Systems, 68, pp.39-48. doi:10.1016/j.dss.2014.09.002
• Olivera, T., Faria M., G., Thomas, M., and Popovič, A. (2014) Extending the understanding of mobile banking adoption: When UTAUT meets TTF and ITM, International Journal of Information Management, 34(5), pp.689-703. doi: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2014.06.004
• Olivera, T., Thomas, M., and Espadanal, M. (2014) Assessing the determinants of cloud computing adoption: An analysis of the manufacturing and services sectors, Information & Management, 51(5), pp.497-510. doi:10.1016/j.im.2014.03.006

Book Chapters:

• Thomas, M., and Elnagar, S. (2018). A Semantic Approach to Evaluate Web Content of Government Websites. In Innovative Perspectives on Public Administration in the Digital Age (pp. 1-24). IGI Global Publications.
• Alalwan, J., and Thomas, M. (2013) An Evaluation Framework to Assess E-Government Systems. In Human-Centered System Design for Electronic Governance, Eds. Saeed, S., and Reddick, C., IGI Global Publications.
• Thomas, M., and Redmond, R. (2011) A Framework for Analyzing User Interaction in Digital Spaces. In Intelligent, Adaptive and Reasoning Technologies: New Developments and Applications, Ed. Sugumaran, V., IGI Global Publications.
• Thomas, M., Yoon, R., and Redmond, R. (2008) Extending Loosely Coupled Federated Information Systems Using Agent Technology. In Distributed Intelligence, Agent Technology, and Collaborative Applications. Ed. Sugumaran, V., IGI Global Publications.
• Thomas, M. (2007) Network Security. In The Principles of Information Systems Security: Text and Cases. Eds. Dhillon, G., John Wiley Publications, New York.

Social Computing:

In social computing, my research is the confluence of data analytics and emerging technologies, and targets the development and evaluation of artifacts to improve social well-being of populations in the area of public health and education.

Selected Publications:

• Li, Y., Thomas, M. A., Stoner, D., and Rana, SJB (2020) Citizen-centric capacity development for ICT4D: the case of continuing medical education on a stick. Information Technology for Development pp.458-476.
• Thomas, M., Li, Y., and Oliveira, T. (2017) Nuances of Development Contexts for ICT4D Research in Least Developed Countries: An Empirical Investigation in Haiti, Telematics and Informatics, 34(7) pp.1093-1112 doi:10.1016/j.tele.2017.05.001
• Janjua, N., Li, Yan., and Thomas, M. (2017) Developing Information and Communication Technologies for Education in Haiti, VA Engage Journal, 5(3).
• Thomas, M., and Narayan, P. (2016) The Role of Participatory Communication in Tracking Unreported Reproductive Tract Issues in Marginalized Communities, Information Technology for Development, 22(1) pp.117-133. doi: 10.1080/02681102.2014.886549
• Thomas, M., Narayan, P., and Christian, C. (2012) Mitigating Reproductive Health Reporting Gaps in Outlier Communities - A Mobile Phone-based Health Information System, Health Policy and Technology, 1(2), pp.69-76. doi: 10.1016/ j.hlpt.2012.04.004