Meiling Jiang

Meiling Jiang serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics within the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University. She earned her PhD from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2021, specializing in Management Science and Systems with research in cloud computing and network analysis.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Management Science and Systems, State University of New York at Buffalo (2021)
• Master of Science in Applied Mathematics, State University of New York at Buffalo (2016)

Dr. Jiang's research centers on cloud computing infrastructure optimization and social media dynamics, particularly examining online misinformation propagation, emotional expression impacts in digital marketplaces, and availability-aware resource allocation. Her interdisciplinary work bridges computer science, business analytics, and consumer behavior to address real-world challenges in technology-driven business environments.

Her publication record reveals a strong trajectory in applying information systems to business problems, with recent works analyzing emotional cues in the sharing economy, computational rumor modeling, and cloud resource management. These studies, featured in journals like Production and Operations Management and IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, demonstrate both theoretical rigor and practical business applications.

In teaching, Dr. Jiang mentors students through courses including Introduction to Business Analytics (QBA 3305), Business Intelligence (MIS 4344/5342), and Cloud Computing (MIS 5V98). While specific grant details are not provided, her active research output indicates ongoing scholarly engagement in advancing information systems knowledge and pedagogy.