Sean Hansen

Sean Hansen is a Professor of Management Information Systems (MIS) and Department Chair of MIS, Marketing, & Analytics at Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) Saunders College of Business. He holds a PhD from Case Western Reserve University and a BA from Harvard University.

• Education: BA, Harvard University; PhD, Case Western Reserve University
• Affiliation: Saunders College of Business, RIT

His research spans health IT, software design, and the application of cognitive theory to information systems. He has published extensively in journals like MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, and Communications of the ACM, focusing on topics such as ethical implications of algorithmic systems, wearable technology, and sociotechnical design in healthcare.

Recent work highlights the role of participatory design in healthcare and the ethical challenges of AI-driven decision-making. He was named an inaugural Endowed Professor at RIT in 2024 and has presented research at conferences including ICIS, HICSS, and AMCIS.

• Scientific Award: Inaugural Endowed Professor, RIT's Saunders College of Business (2024)
• Research Trends: Health IT, ethical AI, collaborative software development, wearable tech, and EHR systems

Sean's teaching includes courses on systems design, business analytics, and qualitative research methods, emphasizing practical application in complex organizational contexts.