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Sung Hwan Chai is an Assistant Professor and Lecturer in Accounting at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Alliance Manchester Business School. His research focuses on the intersection of management accounting and information systems, particularly examining how emerging technologies reshape organizational practices. He holds a PhD from Alliance Manchester Business School, complemented by MSc and BA degrees in Accounting and Finance from the same institution. His expertise includes digital platforms' impact on performance measurement, surveillance practices, and sociomaterial imbrication in organizational settings.
Education:
- PhD in Management Accounting (Alliance Manchester Business School, 2020)
- MSc in Accounting and Finance (University of Manchester, 2014)
- Bachelor of Arts and Economics in Accounting and Finance (University of Manchester, 2013)
His research explores how digital technologies transform accountability mechanisms, surveillance practices, and performance management systems. Key themes include the ethical implications of digital platforms, sociomaterial interactions in organizational routines, and data-driven decision-making in hospitality sectors. Recent work emphasizes the demoralizing effects of surveillance technologies and the reconfiguration of accountability structures in fluid organizations.
Chai’s publications span interdisciplinary journals and conferences, focusing on topics such as mobile platforms in performance management and sociomaterial imbrication. His research bridges accounting theory with information systems, offering critical insights into technology’s role in organizational transformation.
He has collaborated with leading scholars in management accounting and information systems, contributing to both academic debates and practical applications in performance measurement frameworks. His work is supported by conceptual frameworks and empirical case studies, particularly in hospitality and service industries.
