Mingdi Xin

Mingdi Xin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Systems at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine. Her research centers on strategic aspects of information technology, particularly focusing on digital goods, IT investment, and technology adoption dynamics.

Research Interests:

• Pricing and product strategies for digital goods and services
• IT investment strategies and their competitive implications
• IT workers’ compensation structure
• Online consumer product search behavior

Her scholarly work investigates how firms can design effective product and pricing strategies for technology products, especially when customer adoption involves complex learning processes. She also analyzes how risky IT investments influence firm performance and competitive positioning.

Dr. Xin has published in premier management and information systems journals including Management Science, Information Systems Research, and MIS Quarterly. Her research has been supported by competitive grants from the NET Institute, IBM, and SAP, and has been cited by influential organizations such as the Harvard Business Review and the Cutter Consortium.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• NET Institute Research Grant
• IBM SUR Fellowship
• SAP Research Grant

She currently serves as an Associate Editor at Information Systems Research and has served as a guest Associate Editor at Management Science, highlighting her active role in the academic community. While no specific students are listed in the provided text, her role as a Ph.D. faculty advisor suggests she mentors graduate students. There is no mention of specific research grants beyond the named awards, but her editorial roles indicate strong recognition in her field.

Dr. Xin earned her Ph.D. in Information Systems from the New York University Stern School of Business and completed her undergraduate studies in Information Sciences at Peking University, China.