Overview
Dr. Zhang is currently professor in the iSchool at Syracuse. She holds a B.S. and an M.S. degree in computer science from Peking University, China, and a Ph.D. in information systems from the University of Texas at Austin.
Research Interests
Over the past decades, she has been conducting research in the broadly defined area of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in various contexts. Her current research interests include the intellectual development of information related fields; human-centeredness in ICT development, evaluation and use; affective, cognitive, motivational and behavioral aspects of individual reactions towards ICT; and the impact of ICT design and use on individuals, organizations, societies and cultures.
Teaching Interests
Human-computer interaction, information systems analysis and design, database systems and data management
Professional Interests
Editorial Board, Journal of Management Information Systems , 2003 - present
Editorial Board, Journal of Database Management, 2002 -
Guest Editor, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies (IJHCS 2003 and 2006), International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction (IJHCI), Journal of Management Information Systems (JMIS), Behaviour & Information Technology (BIT), Journal of Association for Information Systems (JAIS 2004 and 2008).
Founding chair, AIS SIGHCI (2001-2004)
Personal Interests
sporty activities, such as tennis, roller-skating, skiing, biking, and hiking; quiet activities, such as sewing and knitting