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Professor of Information Systems and Analytics
Department Chair
Suhong Li
Suhong Li is a Professor and the Chair of the Information Systems and Analytics department at Bryant University. She earned her PhD in Information Systems and Operations Management from the University of Toledo in 2002. She teaches courses in the areas of Big Data Analytics, Data Science Capstone, Large-Scale Data Management, Data Visualization and Text Mining among others. She has published more than 100 journal articles/conferences proceedings, and her papers were cited more than 8000 times according to Google Scholar. She won 2017 Computer Educator of the Year from the International Association of Computer Information Systems (IACIS) and obtained an Artificial Intelligence Professional Certificate from Stanford online in 2022. She is on the editorial reviewer board of Journal of Computer Information Systems and is a regular reviewer for many journals.
Degrees Awarded
Ph D, University of Toledo
M Sc, Tianjin University
BSBA, Tianjin University
Selected Publications
Reyer, P.,Visich, J.,Li, S., Determinants of RFID Adoption Stage and Perceived Benefits, European Journal of Operational Research , 2016.
Records, H.,Prichard, J.,Behling, B.,Li, S., How to Increase Adoption Rates and Use of e-Texts in the University Setting, Issues in Information Systems, 2015.
Chen, F.,Li, S., Impact of Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions on Supply Chain before, during and after Financial Crisis, The 20th Asia Pacific Decision Sciences Institute Conference, 2015.
Ngniatedema, T.,Chen, F.,Li, S., Understanding the Impact of Green Initiatives and Green Performance on Financial Performance in the US’, The 20th Asia Pacific Decision Sciences Institute Conference, 2015.
Li, S., Impact of Green Supply Chain on Organizational Performance, Association of International Business Northeast Chapter Annual Conference, 2014.
Ngniatedema, T.,Abdou, I.,Li, S., Understanding the Impact of Green Operations on Organizational Performance: An Industry Sector Perspective, Environmental Quality Management, 2014.
Ngniatedema, T.,Li, S., Green Operations and Organizational Performance, International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2014.
McCarthy, T.,Li, S.,Gravier, M., Demand Visibility: Effectiveness on Supply Chain Performance, International Journal of Operations & Production Management.
Roethlein, C. J.,McCarthy, T. M.,Visich, J. K.,Li, S.,Gravier, M. J., Developing a Distinctive Consulting Capstone Course in a Supply Chain Curriculum, Decision Sciences.
Mentzer, K.,Frydenberg, M.,Li, S., Exploring VR-Enhanced Learning in Business Education: A Multi-Site Study, Information Systems and Computing Academic Professionals (ISCAP) Conference, 2024.
Chen, J.,Li, S., Tracking Social Media Conversations on Extreme Weather Discussion: A Longitudinal Analysis, Issues in Information Systems, 2024.
Giammarco, R.,Li, S., Understanding the Public Reaction to Major United States Environmental Policy through Twitter, Issues in Information Systems, 2024.
Li, S., Comparing Supply Chain Publications in Academic Journals and News Papers During the Pandemic, Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Science Institute, 2024.
D'Ordine, K.,Li, S., Improving Patient Care Through Integration of Data Privacy and Data Access, Issues in Information Systems, 2023.
Michaud, J.,Li, S., Detecting Covid-19 Misinformation on Social Media, Issues in Information Systems, 2023.
Li, S.,Chen, F.,Ngniatedema, T., Understanding Covid-19 Impact on Supply Chain through Social Media Discussion, Annual Meeting (52nd) of the Northeast Decision Science Institute, 2023.
Sun, W.,Li, S., Social Media Discussion on Covid-19 Impact on Mental Health in the US, UK, and India, Issues in Information Systems, 2022.
Toner, M.,Li, S., Identifying Factors that Lead to Injury in the NFL, Issues in Information Systems, 2022.
Li, S., Emoji Prediction and Emotion Analysis of Covid-19 Tweets Mentioning Masks, Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Science Institute, 2022.
Michaud, J.,Li, S., Cross-Country Analysis of the Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Through Social Media, Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Science Institute, 2022.
Li, S.,Rouibah , K.,Records, H.,Behling, R., Cultural Difference and Consumer Satisfaction When Interacting with Technology Mediated Customer Services, Issues in Information Systems, 2021.
Roethlein, C.,McCarthy, T.,Visich, J.,Li, S.,Gravier, M., Developing a Distinctive Consulting Capstone Course in a Supply Chain Curriculum, Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 2021.
Li, S., Understanding Covid-19 Pandemic: Insights from Social Media Discussion, Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Science Institute, 2021.
Yue, K.,Leahy, M.,Li, S., Presidential Candidate Influence on Sentiment Towards Covid-19 Protocols, Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Science Institute, 2021.
Kyle, E.,Glass, R.,Li, S., Individual Perceptions of Internet of Things, Issues in Information Systems, 2020.
Li, S.,Glass, R., Understanding Blockchain Through Social Media, Issues in Information Systems, 2020.
Li, S.,Rouibah, K.,Record, H.,Behling, R., A Preliminary Investigation of Quality Metrics and Performance for Selected Institutions Delivering Technology Mediated Higher Education, Issues in Information Systems, 2019.
Phan, L.,Li, S.,Mentzer, K. D., Blockchain Technology and the Current Discussion on Fraud, Issues in Information Systems, 2019.
Li, S.,Records, H.,Behling, R., A Comparison of Information Technology Mediated Customer Services between the US and China, Issues in Information Systems, 2018.
Ngniatedema, T.,Kamga, T. R.,Fono, . A.,Mbondo, G. D.,Li, S., Postponement and International Transfer in Global Supply Chains, International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modelling , 2018.
Xiao, J.,Li, S., An Empirical Investigation of Information Technology Mediated Services in China, Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Science Institute, 2018.
Li, S.,Ngniatedema, T.,Chen, F., A Cross-Country Comparison of Green Initiatives, Green Performance and Financial Performance, Management Decision, 2017.
Records, H.,Li, S.,, ., Information Technology, Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction, Issues In Information Systems, 2017.
Li, S.,Chen, F.,Trifts, J., An Empirical Investigation of the Impact of Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions on Supply Chain, Annual Meeting of the Northeast Decision Science Institute, 2017.
Li, S.,Ngniatedema, T.,Chen, F., Understanding the Impact of Green Initiatives and Green Performance on Financial Performance in the US, Business Strategy and the Environment, 2017.
Ngniatedema, T.,Chen, F.,Li, S., Green Ranking and Supply Chain Impact in the US, Annual Meeting of Northeast Decision Science Institute, 2016.
Glass, R.,Pan, R.,Li, S., Personality, Problematic Social Network Use and Academic Performance in China, Journal of Computer Information Systems, 2014.
Hasseler, T.,Li, S., Incorporating Creativity in Teaching: A Reflection on a Faculty Fellows Program, Northeast Decision Science Institute, 2014.
Li, S.,, .,Records, H., University Student Attitudes Towards Employers Accessing Their Private Social Media, Issues In Information Systems, 2013.
Visich, J.,Carow, E.,Roethlein, C.,Li, S., Product Recalls and RFID: a Framework for Perishables and Pharmaceuticals?, International Journal of Automated Identification Technology, 2013.
Glass, R.,Li, S., Adoption of Social Networking Technologies in the Workplace, Northeast Decision Science Institute, 2013.
Ngniatedema, T.,Li, S., Understand the Impact of Green Operations on Organizational Performance: An Industry Sector Perspective, Northeast Decision Science Institute,, 2013.
Visich, J.,Reyes, P. M.,Li, S., An Empirical Investigation of RFID Drivers, Barriers, Implementation and Benefits, Annual Meeting of Northeast Decision Science Institute, 2012.
Records, H.,Behling, R.,Li, S., Does Social Networking Expose Students to Excessive Risk?, Issues in Information Systems, 2012.
Li, S., Does Using Social Networking Expose Students to Excessive Risk?, Issues in Information Systems, 2012.
Visich, J.,Reyer, P.,Li, S., Radio Frequency Identification Implementation in Hospitals: Insights for Health Care Executives and Managers, Production and Inventory Management Journal, 2012.
Li, S., Accessing Antecedents and Outcomes of RFID Implementation in Health Care, International Journal of Production Economics, 2012.
Wicks, A.,Visich, J.,Li, S., Radio frequency identification applications in healthcare, Reprinted in EII, 2008.
Wicks, A.,Visich, J.,Li, S., Radio Frequency Identification Applications in Hospital Environments, Hospital Topics, 2006.
Wicks, A.,Visich, J.,Li, S., Radio frequency identification applications in healthcare, Healthcare Technology and Management, 2006.
Awards and Honors
MSDS Outstanding Faculty Award, 2024
Sponsored Research ($7,000), 2023
Amazon Web Services Credits ($3000), 2023
Outstanding Services Award Bryant University College of Business, 2023
Services Merit Award, 2023
Student Summer Research Fund, 2023
Best Paper Award in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, 2023
Sponsored Research ($4,500), 2022
Jay Liebowitz Outstanding Student Research Award, 2022
Amazon Web Services Credits ($2000), 2022
Sponsored Research ($4,500), 2022
Amazon Web Services Credits ($2000), 2022
Amazon Web Services Credits ($6000), 2021
Student Summer Research Fund, 2021
Summer Research Fund, 2021
Faculty Innovation Grant, 2020
Research Merit Award, 2019
Summer Research Grant, 2018
IACIS Computer Educator of the Year , 2017
Analytics Faculty Innovation Grant, 2017
Best Paper Award (in the category of Application of Theory), 2017
Teaching Merit Award, 2016
Applied Analytics Research Grant, 2013
Research Merit Award, 2010
University Outstanding Research Award, 2008
Best Paper Award, 2006
Research Merit Award, 2006
Teaching Interests
Data Science Capstone, Big Data Analytics, Data Management, Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Machine Learning,, and Natural Language Processing
Research Interests
AI and Large Language Models, Applications of Data Science in BusinessCovid-19 Discussion on Social Media Discussion, Climate Change/Global Warming
Professional Memberships
Beta Gamma Sigma
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
International Association for Computer Information Systems
National Decision Science Institute
The Association for Information systems
Center of Health & Behavioral Sciences
Association for Computing Machinery