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Dr. Rima Khatib is an Assistant Professor of Business Technology Management at the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University. Her research focuses on information systems, cybersecurity, user compliance, and the educational applications of generative AI. She is especially interested in how organizations and individuals adapt to emerging technologies.
A frequent contributor to curriculum innovation, Dr. Khatib integrates experiential learning and AI-enhanced pedagogies into her teaching. She is actively involved in faculty development and has led workshops on leveraging AI in the classroom. Her work has been published in leading journals such as Information and Computer Security and recognized at top conferences like the International Conference on Information Systems.
Academic Background
- PhD, Information Technology Administration, HEC Montreal, University of Montreal.
- Masters, Computer Science and Modelling, AUPELF, University of Reims, University of Rennes, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lauzanne, and Lebanese University.
Rima Khatib’s current research focuses on the use of Generative AI (GenAI) in education to enhance student learning and support effective teaching practices. She explores how GenAI tools can be designed and integrated into the classroom to improve engagement, personalize feedback, and promote student learning. Her work was recognized with a Best Paper nomination at the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS).
As part of her commitment to educational innovation, Rima has led several GenAI-based projects, contributing to measurable improvements in student learning outcomes. She continues to experiment with GenAI applications across multiple courses, designing tutorials, prompts, and interactive tools to help students engage more deeply with course material.
In parallel, Rima maintains an active research stream in Information and Cybersecurity Management, where she has examined organizational and behavioral factors influencing employee non-compliance with information security policies. Her current work in this area investigates cybersecurity awareness and privacy concerns surrounding emerging digital technologies. She has contributed expert commentary on these topics to media outlets such as CTV News and The Record.
Educational Project
Rima also leads a youth-focused cybersecurity education initiative. Through the development of www.hawkseducation.com, a student-created website, she supports the delivery of engaging, gamified content aimed at raising cybersecurity awareness among young learners. The project integrates experiential learning with real-world relevance, empowering students to co-create content while educating their peers.
- Glenn Caroll Teaching Fellowship (2025)
- Travel Grant, Wilfrid Laurier University (2025)
- Merit Award for Teaching, Wilfrid Laurier University (2024)
- Travel Grant, Wilfrid Laurier University (2024)
- Merit Award for Teaching, Wilfrid Laurier University (2022)
- Internal Research Grant, Wilfrid Laurier University (2021)
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Khatib, R. and Mattalo, B. (2024), “Enhancing learning experiences with GenAI chatbots: A tutorial approach”, ICIS Proceedings, 17. Best Paper Nominee. https://aisel.aisnet.org/icis2024/learnandiscurricula/learnandiscurricula/17.
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Khatib, R. and Barki, H. (2022), "How different rewards tend to influence employee non-compliance with information security policies", Information and Computer Security, Vol. 30 No. 1, pp. 97-116. https://doi.org/10.1108/ICS-01-2021-0008
- Khatib, R. and Barki, H. (2020), "An activity theory approach to information security non-compliance", Information and Computer Security, Vol. 28 No. 4, pp. 485-501. https://doi.org/10.1108/ICS-11-2018-0128
- Khatib, R. and Barki, H. (2020), "Habits in organizational contexts: Information systems routines, cues, and rewards", Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, Vol. 37 No. 4, pp. 528-539.
https://doi.org/10.1002/cjas.1570
- MB487: Enterprise Architecture
- MB381: Information Systems Project Management
- MB375: Technology and Innovation Management
- MB315: Data and Knowledge Management
- MB115: Information Technology
- BU690: Directed Studies
Previously Taught
- Information Assurance
- Cybersecurity
- Building Electronic Commerce
Contact Info:
T: 548-889-4494
Office location: 310, SC Johnson 310
Languages spoken: English, French, Arabic