Computer Information Systems

Bao Duong, DBA

• D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University
• M.B.A., Missouri State University
• B.B.A., Troy University

Bao Duong is an Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems at Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. He earned a Doctorate in Business Administration from Louisiana Tech University.

His research focuses on behavioral security and privacy, organizational resources, social media, and research methods, among others. His research has appeared in leading academic journals, including IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Journal of Global Information Technology Management, Journal of Global Information Management, Information Resources Management Journal, and Asia Pacific Journal of Information Systems, as well as national and international IS conference proceedings. His work can be found on Google Scholar site.

He also reviews papers for European Journal of Information Systems, Information & Management, Information Systems Frontiers, Communications of the AIS, The DATA BASE for Advances in Information Systems, Information Technology & Management, and Journal of Business Analytics.

Currently, Dr. Duong is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Global Information Technology Management. He is also an active member of the Association of Information Systems (AIS) and a member of the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) Working Group 8.11/11.13 (Information Systems Security Research).
His teaching areas include Data Analytics, Business Analytics using Spreadsheet Technology, Database Management, and Global Blockchain & AI Applications for Business.

Prior to academia, he had more than five years of industry experience as a business advisory consultant and market research specialist in Vietnam and the United States. Beyond research, teaching, and services, he enjoys bringing a global entrepreneurial mindset to tech ventures, exploring emerging technologies—especially AI and blockchain—and staying socially connected through racquet sports, hiking, travel, and family time.