Alan Dennis (scientist)
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Alan Dennis | |
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| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Title | Doctor |
| Awards | Association for Information Systems LEO Award (2021) |
| Academic background | |
| Education | BS, Computer Science, 1982 Acadia University MBA, Queen's University PhD, Business Administration, 1991, University of Arizona |
Alan R. Dennis (born 1960) is a Canadian-American scientist specializing in Information Systems. He is the John T. Chambers Chair of Internet Systems at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University.
Education and employment
[edit]Dennis earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Acadia University in 1982, his MBA from Queen's University in 1984, and his PhD in Business Administration from the University of Arizona in 1991. He began his academic career as a professor at Indiana University, where he continues to work as a leader in Information Systems research.
Dennis has authored over 150 research papers, chaired 16 dissertations, and co-authored two studies. His research explores team collaboration, the spread of fake news on social media, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.[1]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- AIS Fellow (2012): Recognized by the Association for Information Systems (AIS) for significant global contributions to Information Systems.[2]
- LEO Award (2021): Recognized for lifetime exceptional achievement in Information Systems, named for the world's first business computer (Lyons Electronic Office).[3]
Dennis was ranked among the top 1% of the most influential researchers globally across all scientific disciplines in 2021.[4]
Service to the field of information systems
[edit]Dennis has played a pivotal role in the development of Information Systems as a field:
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dennis was President of the Association for Information Systems.[5]
- He has held editorial positions with Information Systems Research, MIS Quarterly, and the Journal of Strategic Information Systems.[6]
His research is highly cited and focuses on practical and theoretical advancements, including studies on media richness, team collaboration, and cybersecurity.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Alan Dennis AIS Profile". Association for Information Systems. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "AIS Fellow Award". Archived from the original on 2016-09-18. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "AIS LEO Awards". Archived from the original on 2018-01-24. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Alan Dennis AIS Profile". Association for Information Systems. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Alan Dennis AIS Profile". Association for Information Systems. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Alan Dennis AIS Profile". Association for Information Systems. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Dennis, Alan R. (2018). "Differences are Different: Examining the Effects of Communication Media on the Impacts of Racial and Gender Diversity in Decision-Making Teams". Information Systems Research. 29 (3): 525–545. doi:10.1287/isre.2018.0773.
External links
[edit]- [Google Scholar Profile](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6iPELOEAAAAJ)
- [Alan Dennis AIS Profile](https://aisnet.org/page/AlanDennis)
- [Kelley School of Business Faculty Page](https://kelley.iu.edu)