Yufei Yuan

Dr. Yufei Yuan is a Professor in Information Systems at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems from the University of Michigan and a B.S. in Mathematics from Fudan University, he is a leading scholar in Information Systems research.

• Role: Wayne C. Fox Chair in Business Innovation (2002-2008)
• Recognition: Faculty Research Excellence Award (2009), Professional Achievement Award (2011), and inclusion in Who’s Who in Canada (since 2004)

Research Focus

Dr. Yuan's research spans Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Information Security, and Healthcare Systems. Current projects examine:

• Conversational agents' impact on employee job identity
• AI-driven home healthcare for older adults
• Risk analysis for security breaches and misinformation
• Social commerce dynamics in live streaming platforms

Academic Contributions

His work appears in top-tier journals like MIS Quarterly and Management Science, with funding from NSERC and SSHRC grants. Key themes include:

• Digital trust and privacy
• Emergency response systems
• Human-AI collaboration
• Mobile commerce innovation

Awards

• Wayne C. Fox Chair in Business Innovation
• Faculty Research Excellence Award
• Professional Achievement Award (Fairchild Television)
• Inclusion in Who’s Who in Canada

Dr. Yuan actively mentors students, fostering real-world problem exploration. His lab leads research on conversational agents, pandemic management systems, and digital trust mechanisms.