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Alan Robert Dennis, Baron of Cowie (born 1960) is a Canadian-American scientist specializing in Information Systems and nobleman in the Baronage of Scotland[1]. He is a professor and holds the John T. Chambers Chair of Internet Systems at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University.
The Baron of Cowie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alan Robert Dennis 1960 (age 63–64) |
| Nationality | Canadian, American |
| Title | Professor Baron |
| Awards | Association for Information Systems LEO Award (2021) |
| Academic background | |
| Education | B. Computer Science, 1982, Acadia University MBA, 1984, Queen's University PhD, Business Administration, 1991, University of Arizona |
Education and employment
editDennis earned his Bachelor of Computer Science from Acadia University in 1982, his MBA from Queen's University in 1984, and his PhD in Business Administration from the University of Arizona in 1991[2]. He began his academic career as a professor at The University of Georgia, and moved to Indiana University in 2000[3], where he continues to work as a leader in Information Systems research.
Dennis has authored over 150 research papers[4], chaired 16 dissertations, and co-authored four books. His research explores team collaboration, the spread of fake news on social media, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.[5]
Baron of Cowie
editHe acceded to the title Baron of Cowie in 2020 after the death of his father, G. Douglas (Doug) Dennis.[6][7]
Awards and recognition
edit- AIS Fellow (2012): Recognized by the Association for Information Systems (AIS) for significant global contributions to Information Systems.[8]
- LEO Award (2021): Recognized for lifetime exceptional achievement in Information Systems, named for the world's first business computer (Lyons Electronic Office).[9]
Dennis was ranked among the top 1% of the most influential researchers globally across all scientific disciplines in 2021.[10][11]
Service to the field of information systems
editDennis has played a pivotal role in the development of Information Systems as a field:
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dennis was President of the Association for Information Systems.[12]
- He has held editorial positions with Information Systems Research, MIS Quarterly, and the Journal of Management Information Systems.[13]
His research is highly cited and focuses on practical and theoretical advancements, including studies on media richness, team collaboration, and cybersecurity.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Baronage". Registry of Scots Nobility. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Burke's Peerage". burkespeerage.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "Business Bulletin: Hello Mr.Chips". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ "Google Scholar". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "Alan Dennis AIS Profile". Association for Information Systems. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "The Current Baron – Barony of Cowie". baronyofcowie.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Burke's Peerage". burkespeerage.com. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "AIS Fellow Award". Archived from the original on 2016-09-18. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "AIS LEO Awards". Archived from the original on 2018-01-24. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Alan Dennis AIS Profile". Association for Information Systems. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "World's Top 2 Percent Scientists". topresearcherslist.com. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ "Alan Dennis AIS Profile". Association for Information Systems. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ "Alan Dennis AIS Profile". Association for Information Systems. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Dennis, Alan R. (2018). "Differences are Different: Examining the Effects of Communication Media on the Impacts of Racial and Gender Diversity in Decision-Making Teams". Information Systems Research. 29 (3): 525–545. doi:10.1287/isre.2018.0773. hdl:2027.42/140404.
External links
edit- [Google Scholar Profile](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6iPELOEAAAAJ)
- [Alan Dennis AIS Profile](https://aisnet.org/page/AlanDennis)
- [Alan Dennis, Indiana University Profile](https://ardennis.pages.iu.edu)
- [Kelley School of Business Faculty Page](https://kelley.iu.edu/faculty-research/faculty-directory/profile.html?id=ARDENNIS)