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Dr. Andy Behrens is an Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator for Information Systems at Dakota State University's College of Business & Information Systems. He holds a Ph.D. (in progress, 2024), M.S. (2018), and B.S. (2015) in Information Systems from DSU. His research focuses on innovative technologies in healthcare, including clinical decision support systems, data analytics, and AI applications. He actively contributes to curriculum development, student recruitment, and industry alignment.
Education:
- Ph.D., Information Systems, Dakota State University (2024)
- M.S., Information Systems, Dakota State University (2018)
- B.S., Information Systems, Dakota State University (2015)
Research Interests:
Dr. Behrens explores data analytics and applied AI in healthcare, including intelligent clinical decision support systems, wearable technology adoption, and machine learning for patient readmission prediction. His work bridges academic research with practical healthcare IT challenges, emphasizing agile methodologies in healthcare project management.
Publications:
His peer-reviewed work spans Issues in Information Systems, AMCIS, and SAIS conferences, focusing on clinical decision support, GANs in tumor research, and healthcare provider perceptions of IT projects. Recent trends highlight interdisciplinary collaboration between data science and healthcare delivery.
Awards:
- FRI Recipient (2021): AI in Digital Health
- Excellence in Teaching Nomination (2020)
- FRI Recipient (2019): IT Project Communication Research
Advising & Grants:
Dr. Behrens mentors students and collaborates with industry professionals to align academic research with real-world applications. He actively serves on academic committees and has secured funding for projects like the 2021 FRI grant on physician-AI perceptions.
Labs/Teams:
He leads initiatives in the College of Business & Information Systems to integrate emerging technologies into healthcare solutions and industry partnerships.
