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Michael Ahn is an Associate Professor at the Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs within the John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston. His research focuses on technological innovations in government, with specific interests in E-Government, Smart Cities, Artificial Intelligence, Public Management, and Comparative Public Administration.
- Education: PhD in Public Administration from Syracuse University
- MPA in Public Administration from Syracuse University
- BS in Economics from University of Oregon
His work identifies organizational and institutional factors that facilitate impactful IT innovations in the public sector. He has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Public Administration Review, Government Information Quarterly, and Smart Cities and Sustainability. He has also edited the Routledge Handbook of Information Technology in Government and contributed to the Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration regarding Korean Public Administration.
Michael Ahn's academic publications suggest strong focus areas in Artificial Intelligence, Smart Cities, and Public Sector Innovation. His work often examines how technological advancements can be effectively integrated into government operations while maintaining public values.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Public Management Paper Award (2020) from the Digital Government Society
Professional Service:
- National Council Member, American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)
- Former President, Section on Science and Technology in Government (SSTIG)
- Former President, Northeaster Conference on Public Administration (NECoPA)
- Editorial Board Member: American Review of Public Administration, Public Organization Review, International Journal of Public Administration, and International Journal of Public Administration in the Digital Age (IJPADA)
