Yixin Zhang

Yixin Zhang is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Applied IT under the Informatics division at the University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on social media, online communities, human-computer interaction, digital activism, and green consumption. He holds a PhD from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Hong Kong in Information Systems and Software Engineering (both with First Class Honors).

Education Background:

• PhD in Information Systems, HKUST
• Bachelor of Science (First Class Honors) in Information Systems and Software Engineering, HKU

Research Interests:

His work explores the intersection of technology and societal impact, particularly in digital government systems, user privacy in social platforms, and sustainability through digital innovation. Recent studies include designing transparent AI systems for public sectors and understanding engagement dynamics in microblogging platforms.

Publications Trends: Over 20 articles since 2016, with recent focus on digital government transformation, generative AI governance, and privacy challenges in social media. Notable contributions include frameworks for legacy system renewal in municipalities and co-creation mechanisms in digital service design.

Grants & Awards: No specific awards listed; active in collaborative projects with municipal and environmental sectors.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates across disciplines but no dedicated lab mentioned in the profile.