Zenan "Alan" Chen
IS Ph.D. Candidate @ UMN Carlson
Our comprehension of techologies often falls behind their adoption. I study design and use of technologies to fully harness their benefits.
CV (on job market 23-24)
Upcoming Talks
Dec 13, 2023
Large Language Model In Creative Work
Workshop on Information Systems and Economics (WISE)
Hyderabad, India
Dec 11, 2023*
Large Language Model In Creative Work
University of Rochester
Rochester, New York
Dec 9, 2023
Large Language Model In Creative Work
Workshop on e-Business (WeB)
Hyderabad, India
Dec 5, 2023*
Large Language Model In Creative Work
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
Dec 1, 2023
Large Language Model In Creative Work
Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Business Analytics
Philadelphia, Pannsylvania
Nov 29, 2023*
Large Language Model In Creative Work
University of Texas at Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Selected research projects
2023 - Now
Large Language Model in Creative Work
The Role of Collaboration Modality and Expertise
Best Student Paper Runner-up @ CIST 2023
Read More2020 - 2023
Platform Functionality, First-party Content, and Revenue-sharing Strategies
How does the platform's provision of productivity-enhancing tools to developers affect its revenue-sharing strategies?
Read More2020 - 2023
Less (social media) is not always more (productivity)
What are the effects of blocking social media on individuals' productivity? It may be more complex than you think.
Best Paper Award @ General Track, ICIS 2022
Read More Best Student Paper Award @ WITS 2022
Recent blog posts
Apr 12, 2023
Use ChatGPT Anywhere on your MacSep 28, 2021
My Take on NFTs