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Professor Barney Tan serves as Professor of Information Systems and Senior Deputy Dean (Impact and Partnerships) at UNSW Business School. Previously, he held the position of Head of School (Information Systems and Technology Management) and was formerly Professor of Strategic Information Systems at The University of Sydney.
Professor Tan completed his PhD in Information Systems at the National University of Singapore in 2012, following a Bachelor of Computing (Honors) in Information Systems from the same institution in 2004.
His research focuses on strategic information systems, AI management and implementation, digital platforms and ecosystems, fintech, and information systems for sustainable development with particular emphasis on IT trends in the Asia-Pacific region including China and ASEAN countries. As an engaged researcher, Professor Tan is deeply passionate about translational research that contributes toward sustainable development and frequently provides advisory support to organizations he has studied, including national governments through his work with the United Nations International Think Tank for Landlocked Developing Countries. His research has been published in top-tier journals including MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, Journal of Association of Information Systems, Information Systems Journal, and The Journal of Strategic Information Systems.
- Senior Editor, Information Systems Journal (2022-Present)
- Senior Editor, Information Technology and People (2019-Present)
- Associate Editor, Internet Research (2020-Present)
- Associate Editor, Information and Management (2016-Present)
- Editorial Board Member, Information Systems Research (2022-Present)
- Editorial Board Member, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management (2017-Present)
Professor Tan has received numerous prestigious teaching and research awards throughout his distinguished career:
- 22 awards in 11 years at The University of Sydney
- SUPRA Teacher of the Year award for 2019 and 2020
- SUPRA Supervisor of the Year award for 2019, 2020 and 2021
- The University of Sydney Business School Dean's Award for Teaching in 2019
- Multiple Dean's Citations for Teaching across various courses and semesters
Professor Tan has successfully secured multiple competitive research grants:
- Hong Kong University Grants Committee General Research Fund (2020-2022): 'The Impact of Social Media on Digital Guanxi Formation in the Chinese Workplace', Co-Investigator, HKD$475,617 (A$88,286)
- The University of Sydney Business School Industry Partnership Grant (2017): 'International Think Tank for Landlocked Developing Countries Research Development Project', Chief Investigator, A$27,238
- Zhejiang Gongshang University Strategic Research Grant (2016-2019): 'Emerging Digital Commerce Platforms: Development Patterns and Usage Behavior', Principal Investigator, CNY$300,000 (A$60,535)
- Multiple University of Sydney Bridging Support Grants (2015-2016) focused on digital commerce and Australian-China trade
Professor Tan is frequently featured in mainstream media outlets including ABC News, Business Insider, Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, News.com.au, The Australian Financial Review, CIO, and Bloomberg Businessweek, where he provides expert commentary on technology-related topics such as cryptocurrency, digital platforms, and China's tech landscape.
