Nigerian-born doctoral researcher at McMaster University's Research on Artificial Persons (RAP) Lab, studying how technology design shapes human behaviour and organisational systems. Research spans design science, compassionate AI, human-robot interaction and AI innovation dynamics. Over a decade of prior experience as a senior brand strategist in the FMCG industry.
Education
CurrentPhD in Information Systems — Doctoral Candidate
McMaster University, DeGroote School of Business · Hamilton, ON
Research on Artificial Persons (RAP) Lab · Design Science, Compassionate AI, AI Innovation Dynamics
CompletedMS Business Analytics
University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business · Fayetteville, AR
EarlierEnugu State University of Science and Technology · Nigeria
2025VHB-ProDok: Design Science — 6 LP/ECTS doctoral training · Profs. Beverungen, Söllner & vom Brocke
Research positions & leadership
2025–PhD Researcher, Research on Artificial Persons (RAP) Lab, McMaster University
Psychological, social and organisational impact of anthropomorphic technologies — robots, avatars and AI agents. Director: Dr. Shane Saunderson.
2026–Communications Director, DDSA — DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
2026–Co-Founder & Chief AI Officer, Reviveron Inc. — AI-powered eldercare monitoring robots
2025MISQ Insider Contributor, MIS Quarterly
2024–25Peer Reviewer, design science journals
Publications & presentations
2025Miranda, S. M., Almutawa, N., &
Anyaehie, C. F. Science and Commerce in Quantum Computing: Toward an Oscillatory Theory of Ecosystem Emergence.
ICIS 2025 Proceedings, Nashville. Paper ICIS2025-1533.
Best Paper Nominee. aisel.aisnet.org/icis2025/quantum/quantum/1
2025Raman, R., Young, A. G., &
Anyaehie, C. F. ‘Compassionate Responding Systems:’ A Theoretical Framework for Designing Information Systems that Respond to Human Suffering.
TREO Talks, ICIS 2025, 125.
aisel.aisnet.org/treos_icis2025/125
2026Anyaehie, C. F. Designing Compassionate Health IT: A Normative Design Theory for Burnout Notification Platforms. Conference on Health IT and Analytics (CHITA) 2026. Accepted.
2025Anyaehie, C. F. Organizing for AI Innovation: Interview with Authors of MISQ Vol. 49(3). MISQ Insider.
2025Convenor, ICIS 2025 Table Talk: Building Visibility for Emerging IS Scholars: Creating a Culture of Recognition.
Books
2026The Creativity Layer: The Mindset Shift in the Age of AI. Kindle and paperback, October 15, 2026.
creativitylayer.com
2023Mastering ChatGPT: A Comprehensive Beginner's Handbook (with T. E. Chinonso). Independently published. ISBN 979-8850339135.
Awards & recognition
2025Best Paper Nominee, International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2025)
2025ICIS 2025 Volunteer Recognition, Nashville
2024ISYS PhD Research Excellence Fellowship, Department of Information Systems, University of Arkansas
2023Epic Hashnode Writeathon Winner — ‘The Complete Guide to Decentralised Finance’
2021Developer DAO Top Blog Contributor
2017Named Moderator, Techpoint Inspired
2015Featured in PUNCH Newspaper as a young entrepreneur and branding expert
Platforms founded
HRI Researcher (hriresearcher.com) · IS Research Africa · ISScholar.com · ISResearcher.com · WalkBuild Manifesto · BusinessLeaders.ai · Decentrapress · branded.ng
Industry experience
FMCGSenior Brand Manager, Dreamcosmetics — brand architecture and integrated campaigns for Babymed, Carowhite and PawPaw; pricing, analytics, digital and influencer marketing.
FMCGBrand Design Communications Executive, Natures Gentle Touch — creative direction, packaging and visual identity systems.
E-commerceCampaign Manager, Konga.com — performance marketing, customer acquisition and revenue growth.
AgencyCreative Director, Fuel Communications — brand campaigns for Chivita and Bang & Olufsen.
Certifications
CITI — Human Subjects Research, Social/Behavioral (2025)
CITI — Responsible Conduct of Research (2025)
Gemini Certified Educator — Google for Education (2025)
Walmart Connect — DSP, Measurement & Reporting, Creative Essentials (2024)
Adobe Certified Expert — Photoshop CS4 (2010)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (2009)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (2009)
Microsoft Certified Professional (2009)
CompTIA A+ IT Technician (2009)
Writing
Developer DAO — 16 Web3 articles, including The Complete Guide to Decentralized Finance and The Complete Guide to DAOs. Techpoint Africa — 11 columns on personal branding, entrepreneurship and marketing. HRI Researcher — tutorials and notes on EEG, OpenBCI, PsychoPy and social robotics.
Research interests
Human-robot interaction · Human-computer interaction · Trust and anthropomorphism · Artificial persons · Compassionate AI · Design science · AI innovation and innovation ecosystems · Eldercare robotics · Creativity and the future of work