Chen Ye

Chen Ye is an Associate Professor of Management Information Systems (MIS) at Purdue University Northwest’s College of Business, specializing in technology user behavior, blockchain, and educational technology. He holds a Ph.D. and dual M.S. degrees in MIS and Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

His research bridges academic and practical insights, addressing topics like blockchain’s policy implications, IT project management complexities, and digital education tools. Published in journals such as CACM and CAIS, his work also extends to Brookings Institution blogs on central bank digital currencies. Ye teaches 11 MIS courses, redesigning curricula like ISM 10200 and CIS 20400, emphasizing experiential learning. A notable initiative involved a capstone project where students analyzed pandemic-related social media data for local communities, with some teams presenting at international conferences.

Ye’s industry background as a Boeing avionics software engineer informs his teaching, helping students connect technical concepts to real-world applications. He actively develops new courses on blockchain business applications and integrates emerging technologies into classroom examples. His pedagogical approach emphasizes metacognition development and practical skill-building for future professionals.