Computer Information Systems

• Ph.D., Auburn University, Business Administration-Information Systems

Dr. Joonghee Lee holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems from Auburn University. With extensive academic and industry experience, Dr. Lee’s research spans multiple disciplines, focusing on the adoption of information technology, health informatics, and the ethical implications of generative artificial intelligence. Dr. Lee has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences on topics such as healthcare digitalization, ransomware incidents in hospitals, and the impacts of emerging technologies on organizational performance. His current research explores the behavioral and ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence adoption, including how generative AI tools influence human collaboration and decision-making. Before joining the Walker College of Business, Dr. Lee taught in the Beaver College of Health Sciences and worked as a graduate instructor at Auburn University’s Harbert School of Business. Outside academia, he gained industry experience at Cheil Industries Inc., a Samsung affiliate, where he managed IT projects and oversaw enterprise resource planning systems.

A dedicated scholar and educator, Dr. Lee is passionate about integrating technology into business education and promoting data-driven decision-making. He actively contributes to academic communities through his roles as a reviewer for academic journals and conferences. His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical applications of data analytics to prepare students for the evolving demands of the business world.

Selected Publications

Lee, J. (2022) “The Role of Information Systems and Organizational Communication Culture in Transforming a Business Function,” Information Resources Management Journal, 35(1), 1-15. 

Lee, J., Kim, J.S., and Shin, S.I. (2023). “Does the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Adoption Matter? Exploring Patterns of EMR Implementation and its Impact on Hospital Performance,” Proceedings of the 56th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, Maui, HI, January 3-6. 

Xu, P., Lee, J., Barth, J.R, and Richey, R.G. (2021) “Blockchain as Supply Chain Technology: Considering Transparency and Security,” International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 51(3), 305-324.

Lee, J., Hall, D., Lee, K., Han, S., and In, J. (2020). “Healthcare Information Technology and Hospital Performance: Diversity and Velocity,” The 26th Americas Conference on Information Systems, August 10-14.

Paradice, D., Freeman, D., Hao, J., Lee, J., and Hall, D. (2018). “A Review of Ethical Issue Considerations in the Information Systems Research Literature”, Foundations and Trends in Information Systems, 2(2), 117-236.

Xu, P., Liu, D., and Lee, J. (2018). “Mobile Augmented Reality, Products Sales, and Consumer Evaluations: Evidence from a Natural Experiment,” The 39th International Conference on Information Systems, San Francisco, CA, December 13-16.

Lee, J., Hall, D., and Cegielski, C. (2018). “Spillover of Information Security Incidents’ Impact: The Moderating Role of Social Networks and IT,” The 24th Americas Conference on Information Systems, New Orleans, LA, August 16-18.