Dr. Yingnan Shi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yingnan Shi began his lectureship at the University of Western Australia (UWA), where he is a member of the Centre for Business Data Analytics (CBDA). Before joining UWA in 2018, he was affiliated with CSIRO and the Australian National University (ANU). With over a decade of experience spanning academia and industry, Yingnan has established a strong interdisciplinary foundation, allowing him to explore a wide array of topics across four primary academic fields. His work integrates applied psychology and computer science, focusing on human interaction with artificial intelligence (AI) agents. He has also contributed to the Semantic Web applications and knowledge graphs, emphasizing the organization and evaluation of information in knowledge management systems. In management research, he investigates the intersection of technology implementation and organizational behavior, notably in promoting AI-driven personality tests for knowledge sharing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). His marketing and e-commerce research delves into online platform behaviors during significant societal changes like COVID-19. Drew from his experience as a Certified Information Systems Auditor, Yingnan continues to be an active member of the Association for Information Systems (AIS) and maintains a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students at UWA.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.