De Liu

De Liu is a distinguished professor at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. He holds the Xian Dong Eric Jing Professorship for Business Teaching in the Department of Information and Decision Sciences.13

Academic Background

Dr. Liu received his Ph.D. in Management Science and Information Systems from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004. He also holds a Master's degree in Management Science and Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, both from Tsinghua University.3

Professional Roles

• Professor of Information and Decision Sciences at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota (2020-present)2
• Academic Director for the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program at the Carlson School13

Research Interests

Dr. Liu's research focuses on several key areas in information systems and business analytics:

• AI and Augmented Intelligence
• Gamification and Digital Engagement
• Social Media Manipulation
• User Generated Content
• Economics of Online Platforms
• Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing13

Academic Contributions

Dr. Liu has published extensively in leading journals such as MIS Quarterly, Management Science, Information Systems Research, Journal of Marketing, and Production and Operations Management.3 He has served as an associate editor for Information Systems Research and the Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce.1

Teaching

As a professor, Dr. Liu teaches analytics and information systems courses at undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. levels.4 His expertise in AI and business analytics has led to the incorporation of AI-focused content in the Business Analytics program at the Carlson School.4

Dr. De Liu's work bridges the gap between academic research and practical applications in the rapidly evolving fields of information systems and business analytics, making him a valuable asset to the University of Minnesota and the broader academic community.