ATLANTA — J.J. Po-An Hsieh has been appointed chair of the Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business, effective Aug. 16. An internationally recognized information systems scholar, experienced academic leader, and graduate of Georgia State’s Ph.D. program, Hsieh assumes leadership of a globally recognized department as artificial intelligence reshapes business and the information systems discipline.
Robinson’s CIS Department consistently ranks among the nation’s best, with undergraduate and graduate programs in the top 10 among public universities. Its internationally recognized faculty have secured more than $17 million in externally funded research in recent years, including major initiatives in cybersecurity and responsible AI. The department also is developing AI coursework designed for use beyond Georgia State, creating an opportunity to help shape how artificial intelligence is taught at colleges and universities across the region and nation.
Hsieh is widely published in the discipline’s leading journals, including MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, and Management Science. His research examines how emerging technologies transform organizations, work, and human behavior, including how humans and intelligent systems can work together effectively. He received the Association for Information Systems Mid-Career Award in 2023 in recognition of his scholarship and editorial leadership.
After earning his Ph.D. from Georgia State in 2005, Hsieh joined the faculty of Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he served as director of both the Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Management programs. He returned to Robinson in 2015.
“J.J. Hsieh has the scholarly stature, leadership experience, and vision to lead one of the world’s premier information systems departments at a consequential moment for the field,” said Richard Phillips, dean of the Robinson College. “As AI transforms organizations and society, our CIS faculty have an important opportunity to advance knowledge and shape how the next generation learns to use AI effectively and responsibly.”
“Our CIS community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni has a longstanding tradition of excellence in research, education, and industry engagement,” Hsieh said. “I am honored to lead the department as we build on that tradition and shape its next chapter.”
Hsieh holds the Board of Advisors Professorship in Computer Information Systems. He also earned an MBA and an M.S. in Information Systems from the University of Maryland and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Tsinghua University.
