Sanjeev Dewan

Sanjeev Dewan is a Professor of Information Systems and Associate Dean of Masters Programs at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine. He also serves as Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Business Analytics program. Prior to joining UCI in 2001, he held faculty positions at the University of Washington and George Mason University.

• PhD, University of Rochester
• MS, University of Rochester
• Bachelor of Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

His research focuses on the economics of digital platforms, social and mobile analytics, and the valuation of technology investments. He investigates how information technology creates business value, impacts consumer behavior, and influences firm performance. His work spans electronic markets, Web 2.0 technologies, IT productivity, and the digital divide.

The most recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on empirical analysis of digital platforms, including studies on gender bias in open source communities, quality certification in the sharing economy (e.g., Airbnb), personalized ranking in app stores, and mobile health applications. His research frequently uses large-scale datasets to examine behavioral patterns, market dynamics, and the economic implications of IT innovations.

• Faculty Service Award for 2023-24, UCI Paul Merage School of Business
• Best Paper Award, INFORMS 2019 e-Business Cluster
• Faculty Service Award for 2016-17, UCI Paul Merage School of Business
• Best Paper Award, INFORMS Conference on Information Systems and Technology (2009)
• INFORMS Service Award (2009)
• INFORMS Certificate of Appreciation (2008)
• Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society (1991)
• University of Rochester Fellowship (1985–1990)

Sanjeev Dewan has advised numerous PhD students who have secured faculty positions at leading institutions such as the University of Wisconsin-Madison, HKUST, Penn State, and the University of Hong Kong. His editorial service includes senior editor roles at Information Systems Research and associate editor at Management Science. He has also chaired tracks at ICIS and served as program co-chair for PACIS. There is no indication of external grant funding in the provided text, but his sustained publication record and leadership roles suggest significant research activity and institutional support.

He is actively involved in academic leadership and research dissemination, contributing to major conferences and editorial boards. His work bridges theory and practice, particularly in digital platform ecosystems and analytics-driven decision-making.