Thi Tran

Thi Tran is an Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems at Binghamton University's School of Management. Holding a PhD in Information Technology (cybersecurity) from the University of Texas at San Antonio, an MS in Information Technology and Management from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a BS in Business Administration from the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City, he specializes in cybersecurity research, misinformation harm mitigation, and behavioral-technical hybrid methodologies.

• Education:
  • PhD in Information Technology (Cybersecurity) – University of Texas at San Antonio
  • MS in Information Technology and Management – University of Texas at Dallas
  • BS in Business Administration – University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City

His research focuses on cybersecurity issues, particularly misinformation harms during crises, social impacts of cyberattacks, and system designs to combat digital threats like phishing and fake social media accounts. His methodological toolkit combines behavioral surveys, experimental studies, machine learning applications (text mining, sentiment analysis, topic modeling), and NeuroIS (applied neuroscience in information systems).

Recent publications address AI-generated misinformation, blockchain applications for fake news detection, and crisis-related digital harms. His work has appeared in journals like the International Journal of Information Management and IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, with presentations at venues including IEEE Big Data, ICIS, and SKM conferences.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Outstanding Doctoral Student Paper Award (WISP 2021)
  • National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Grant

As an educator, he teaches courses on cybersecurity, AI, IoT, blockchain, and data analytics within management information systems, emphasizing practical applications and emerging technologies. His work bridges technical solutions with human behavior analysis to tackle modern cybersecurity challenges.