Yan LI

Yan LI is a Professor at ESSEC Business School Singapore, specializing in Information Systems, Data Analytics, and Operations. She holds a Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore (2007) and has held academic roles including Visiting Professorships at NUS and Stanford University. Her research focuses on open source software adoption, mobile commerce, green IT, and strategic decision-making in uncertain environments.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Information Systems (National University of Singapore, 2007)
• Master of Science in Information Systems (National University of Singapore, 2003)
• Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science (Nanjing University, China, 1999)

Research Interests:

Her work bridges technology adoption (e.g., open source, mobile platforms), organizational strategies, and sustainable IT practices. She explores how human factors and leadership influence technology implementation, with applications in healthcare, supply chain management, and e-government.

Article Trends:

Recent studies emphasize Big Data’s impact on decision-making, green IT’s dual goals of sustainability and profitability, and consumer behavior in mobile commerce. Earlier work addressed OSS adoption challenges and online learning participation dynamics.

Awards:

• Best Paper Award (WCIC 2006)
• NUS Dean’s Graduate Award for Research Excellence (2006)

Advising & Grants:

Supervised projects include strategic initiatives for Renault, Michelin, and tech startups like Yek Mobile. She co-organizes conferences on HCI in Business and chairs editorial boards for journals like Information & Management.

Labs/Teams:

Active in ESSEC’s Singapore campus research groups, focusing on digital transformation and sustainable innovation.