The Department of Computer Information Systems welcomes two new tenure track faculty members: Assistant Professors Dr. Lijun Chen and Dr. Yuxiao Luo, and two special faculty members: Dr. Mark Shellman and Dr. Jimmy Carver.
Lijun Chen
Dr. Lijun "Lizzie" Chen will serve as an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems. Dr. Chen received her Ph.D. in Analytics, Information, and Operations Management at the University of Kansas. Her research interests include consumer privacy, consumer behavior, e-commerce, and human-computer interaction. She also has a strong teaching interest in data analysis, prediction, and courses related to FinTech. Dr. Chen can be reached by email, chenl5@appstate.edu.
Yuxiao Luo
Dr. Yuxiao "Rain" Luo will also serve as an assistant professor in the department. Dr. Luo holds research interests in algorithmic nudging, cybersecurity, and sharing economy. He holds a PhD in Business with a concentration in Information Systems from the Graduate Center (City University of New York). You can reach Dr. Luo by email, luoy@appstate.edu.
Mark Shellman
Dr. William Mark Shellman joins the faculty at App State with experience in programming languages, database design and development, data science, and cybersecurity. Dr. Shellman brings to the university 38 years' experience from the community college system, including 30 years as an information technology chair. Dr. Shellman is an App State alumnus, having earned his Ed.D. in Higher Education. He also holds a master's degree in Computer Education from Barry University and a BS in Computer Science from North Carolina State University. Dr. Shellman can be reached by email, shellmanwm@appstate.edu.
Jimmy Warren
Dr. Carver "Jimmy" Warren joins the department as special faculty. Dr. Warren holds an Ed.D. from App State. He can be reached by email, warrencj3@appstate.edu.
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