Thant Syn

Thant Syn is an Associate Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), affiliated with the Department of Information Systems, Analytics & Supply Chain within the Lutgert College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Florida International University, an M.B.A. in Information Technology from International University of Japan, and a B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering from Yangon Technological University.

His research focuses on applying ontological analysis and synthesis to diverse domains including healthcare informatics, public policy, electronic government, social inclusion, and big data analytics. Notable works explore barriers to healthcare access, online privacy policies, and global workforce development strategies. Syn has published in top-tier journals such as Information Systems Journal and International Journal of Medical Informatics.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on data management and business analytics. His interdisciplinary approach bridges technical systems with societal challenges, emphasizing innovation for sustainable growth and policy-driven solutions.

Key themes in his publications include leveraging ontologies to address gaps in healthcare policy, environmental governance, and megaproject management. Research consistently emphasizes methodological rigor and real-world applicability across international contexts.