Nehir Tanyel

Dr. Nehir Tanyel is an Assistant Professor in Information Systems and Cyber Security at the Alvarez College of Business, University of Texas at San Antonio. Her research examines the societal, political, and economic impacts of digital technologies, particularly focusing on polarization, social inclusion/exclusion, and organizational misuse of social media. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati, with additional degrees from the University of Wisconsin and Cankaya University.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
• M.S., University of Wisconsin
• B.A., Cankaya University

Research Interests:

Dr. Tanyel explores the dual-edged potential of digital technologies: their capacity to address societal challenges versus risks of power imbalances. Her work analyzes how social media amplifies polarization, facilitates social injustice, and reshapes socio-economic dynamics. She advocates for ethical frameworks to mitigate negative impacts while leveraging technology’s positive potential.

Professional Engagement:

She has served as an associate editor for ICIS and ECIS conferences and chaired sessions on technology’s societal impacts at INFORMS since 2023. Her recent work bridges theory and practice through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Labs/Teams:

Not explicitly mentioned, but her research likely involves interdisciplinary teams focused on digital ethics and technology governance.