Dawit Demissie

Dawit Demissie is a Lecturer at San José State University's College of Information, Department of Information Science and Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Informatics from the University at Albany, SUNY, an M.S. in Telecommunications & Network Management from Syracuse University, and a B.A. in Computer Science from SUNY Oswego, with additional postgraduate credentials in cybersecurity and data science from MIT.

• Ph.D., Informatics – University at Albany, SUNY (2011)
• M.S., Telecommunications & Network Management – Syracuse University (2004)
• B.A., Computer Science – SUNY Oswego (2000)

His research focuses on the use, adoption, and impact of information technology, particularly in e-Government, big data analytics, machine learning, and user-centered systems. He explores how individuals and organizations interact with digital platforms and tools, applying models like UTAUT to understand behavioral intentions.

His recent publications reflect a consistent trend in studying technology adoption in educational and governmental contexts, with a strong emphasis on user behavior, system usability, and policy implications. Key themes include personal safety devices in higher education, e-Government readiness in Africa, and parental engagement with learning management systems.

Dawit has taught courses such as ISDA 130 – User Centered Interface Architecture and Prototyping and has served in academic roles at institutions including SUNY-Albany, The Sage Colleges, and Syracuse University. He is an active reviewer in information systems and computer science disciplines.