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Contact Information

  • Campus: Oxford
  • Office: Upham 334 D
  • Phone: 513.529.1390
  • Email: fangx@muohio.edu

Office Hours

  • WF 3 - 4

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Xiang Fang

Associate Professor

Decision Sciences/MIS

Profile Biography Courses

Academic Background

  • Ph.D. University of Kentucky, Business Administration-MIS, 2001
  • M.B.A. University of Wisconsin, MIS focus, 1997
  • M.E. HIT, Harbin, China, Master of Engineering (Engineering Management), 1986
  • B.E. HIC, Harbin, China, Mechanical Engineering, 1982

Academic & Professional Experience

  • Assistant professor, Miami University (2001–Present).
  • Instructor, University of Kentucky (1997–2001).
  • Graduate Assistant, University of Wisconsin (1994–1997).
  • Lecturer, Nanjing University of Science & Technology (1985–1993).
  • Engineer, WuChang Vehicle Corporation (1982–1983).

Recent Publications

  • Fang, X. & Holsapple, C. (in press). An Empirical Study about Web Site Navigation Structures' Impact on Web Site Usability. Decision Support Systems.
  • Fang, X. (2006). An Empirical Study about the Impacts of China’s Accession to WTO on the Telecommunications Industry in China. Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce, 16 (1), 31-50.
  • Fang, X. & Holsapple, C. (2006). Web Site Design for Knowledge Acquisition: Issues, Progress, and Needs. Quarterly Journal of Electronic Commerce.
  • Fang, X. & Lee, S. (in press). Transition of Knowledge/Skills Requirement for Entry-Level IS Professionals: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Computer Information Systems.
  • Fang, X. (in press). Demographics and behavior of Internet users in China. Technology in Society, 28, 363-387.

Honors & Awards

  • 2006: Farmer School of Business, R. K. Smucker Teaching Award.
  • 2003: Outstanding Service and Dedication to the Students of Miami University Award, Phi Kappa Tau, Delta Delta Delta.
  • 2003: Best Paper Award, International Applied Business Research Conference.

Professional Interests

  • Research: Electronic Commerce, Web-Based Systems, Knowledge Management Technology, Decision Support Systems, Programming Methodology, MIS Undergraduate Job Placement
  • Teaching: Electronic Commerce, Data Communication and Networking, Database Management Systems, System Analysis & Design, Programming Languages

Areas of Expertise

  • Knowledge acquisition
  • Management information systems
  • Management information systems education
  • Website design
  • e-Commerce

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