Russell Haines

Russell Haines is a Professor at Appalachian State University's Department of Computer Information Systems (USA) and currently serves as a Visiting International Professor (VIP) at the University of Münster's School of Business and Economics (Germany) from June 1 to July 31, 2025. His primary research focuses on the impact of information technology on group interaction, including ethical decision-making in IT use, supply chain coordination, and awareness in computer-mediated communication. He employs interdisciplinary methods from sociology, organizational psychology, and quantitative techniques like structural equation modeling (AMOS/PLS), alongside qualitative approaches such as ethnography.

Since 2011, he has regularly taught the 'Networks Economics' Master's course at Münster's Information Systems department. His technical interests span communication technology, database design, and human-computer interaction. He has developed multiple computer-based group experiments, often collaborating with colleagues to extend his dissertation work and address interdisciplinary research questions.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His office during the visit is Leonardo-Campus 3, Room 313.