Current Business Information Systems PhD Students

Kyungmyung "John" Jang

Kyungmyung "John" Jang

Kyungmyung "John" Jang is a business information systems Ph.D. student at Mississippi State University. He holds a Master of Science degree from Korea University. His primary research interests involve exploring the effects of new information technology on firm performance, as well as investigating the potential negative consequences of technology on individuals. He has contributed to the academic field through his publications in the domain of blockchain and information security. His research approach is characterized by the utilization of sophisticated methodologies, including machine learning and econometrics, to rigorously test hypotheses and derive meaningful insights from his studies based on theoretical foundations.

Bora "Violet" Jeong

Bora "Violet" Jeong

Bora "Violet" Jeong is a driven and enthusiastic graduate student pursuing a PhD in Management Information Systems (MIS) at Mississippi State University. She completed her undergraduate studies in Business Management at Korea University. Before her academic journey, she ventured into journalism, honing her storytelling skills and passion for communication. Violet's journalism career allowed her to explore many subjects, from technology breakthroughs to the latest business trends. The experience nurtured her fascination for the intersection of information systems and their impact on organizations and society. As a result, she decided to pursue advanced studies in MIS to deepen her understanding of technology's transformative potential in the business realm. 

Siwei Jiang

Siwei Jiang

Siwei Jiang is an Information Systems PhD student at Mississippi State University. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Accountancy and a minor in Business Analytics in 2020 and a Master of Taxation in 2022. Her research interests include information security and privacy, security policy compliance and violation, and business analytics. 

Sumin Kim

Sumin Kim

Sumin Kim is a fourth-year Information Systems PhD student at Mississippi State University. She received both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems at Kyungpook National University in Korea. Her research interests include information security, computer-mediated communication, and cross-cultural research. 

Meng "Leah" Li

Meng "Leah" Li

Meng "Leah" Li is a doctoral student at Mississippi State University. She obtained her second Master's degree in Statistics from Georgia State University and a Master's degree in Biochemistry from Mississippi State University. Her research interests encompass behavioral research in information security and social media behavior.