Xiaodong Deng

Xiaodong Deng is a Professor of Management Information Systems at Oakland University's School of Business Administration. His research focuses on behavioral aspects of information technology adoption, supply chain management, and technology empowerment. He holds a Ph.D. in Manufacturing Management and Engineering from The University of Toledo.

His teaching expertise includes Systems Analysis and Design, Database Management, and Web Application Development. Notable awards include the 2017 Best Paper in Information Technology and Management, Midwest Fellow (2017), and Teaching Excellence Award (2006).

Research interests span IT diffusion, virtual teams, computer privacy policy, and structural equation modeling. Recent work addresses supplier empowerment in supply chains, mass customization in manufacturing, and frameworks for medical device supply chains.

Publications span journals like Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, International Journal of Hospitality Management, and Information & Management. He has also contributed to edited volumes on knowledge management and cross-cultural analysis.

His work emphasizes practical applications of information systems in business contexts, blending empirical research with theoretical frameworks to address organizational challenges.