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Dr. Edward T. Chen serves as Professor in the Department of Operations and Information Systems at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Manning School of Business, where he has received multiple teaching excellence awards. His academic career includes prior faculty positions at Southeastern Louisiana University and National Chung Cheng University, complemented by industry experience as a systems analyst at PepsiCo.
His educational credentials include:
- BS in Management Science from National Chiao-Tung University, Taiwan
- MBA in Information Systems from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
- PhD in Information Systems from the University of Texas at Arlington, TX
Dr. Chen's research spans critical intersections of information systems with healthcare, agriculture, and business operations. His work emphasizes Knowledge Management Systems, Telemedicine Innovations, and Smart Farming Technologies, with recent expansion into AI-driven healthcare solutions and Cybersecurity frameworks. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on practical implementations addressing real-world challenges in information technology adoption.
Analysis of his 2018-2024 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Healthcare transformation through telemedicine, blockchain, and AI; (2) Sustainable technology applications in agriculture and environmental management; (3) Ethical considerations in big data and privacy. These themes reflect growing industry demands for secure, efficient, and human-centered information systems across sectors.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Outstanding Teacher Recognition from UMass Lowell Student Government Association
- Excellent Teaching Award from National Chung Cheng University
- Best Graduate Teaching Performance Award from University of Texas at Arlington
- Outstanding Paper Award for healthcare information systems research
Dr. Chen actively contributes to academic service as journal editor-in-chief, board director, and editorial reviewer for major information systems associations. His research is supported by significant grants including:
- HED-funded project on Sustainable Coffee and Biofuel Production in Central America
- USAID Center for Sustainable Infrastructure in Developing Regions (Living Waters Initiative)
He maintains permanent memberships in academic honor societies Beta Gamma Sigma, Alpha Iota Delta, Omega Rho, and Phi Beta Delta, reflecting sustained scholarly contributions to the field.
