Mingrui "Ray" Zhang, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Business Information and Analytics
Ray holds a PhD in Business Administration (Information Systems) from the University of Washington, a Master of Arts in Economics from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research utilizes both econometrical and analytical methodologies to examine the impact of technological innovations across various market contexts. Specifically, his work investigates the effects of new technology in retail, the dynamics of strategic partnerships between online and offline retailers, and the influence of consumer perceptions on the online crowdfunding market.
EDUCATION
- PhD, Information Systems, University of Washington
- MA, Economics, Columbia University
- BS, Mathematics and Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign