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Kyungmyung Jang

Assistant Professor, Information Management and Business Analytics, Feliciano School of Business

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Dr. Kyungmyung Jang is a dedicated scholar and educator in the information systems field. His primary research interests involve exploring the impact of new technology adoptions (e.g., artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing) on information security, the effects of new information technology on firm performance, as well as investigating the potential negative consequences of technology usage on individuals. He has contributed to the academic field through his publications in the domain of blockchain and information security. His research approach is characterized by the utilization of sophisticated methodologies, including machine learning and econometrics, to rigorously test hypotheses through theoretical foundations and derive revelatory insights from research findings.
He has extensive experience teaching programming languages and artificial intelligence-based decision-making systems.

Specialization

🔗 Blockchain
👨‍💻 Artificial Intelligence
🔐 Information Security

Office Hours

Fall

Monday
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Wednesday
10:00 am - 11:30 am

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Research Projects

👍 Accepted Journal Papers

1️⃣ Hong, J., Ahn, Y., & Jang, K. (2025). Dynamic Accounting Information Uncertainty Following CFO Turnover. Australian Accounting Review, Forthcoming

🌟 Manuscripts Under Review or Revision

1️⃣ Jang, K., Warkentin, M., & Nehme, A. How Does Blockchain Technology Adoption Affect Data Breach Occurrence in Firms? An Institutional Theory Perspective. Ｍanagement Ｓcience , Major Revision.

Research

  • Jang, K., & Shin, J. Quantum Initiative: The impact of the National Quantum Laws on Firm Innovation and Value. (Target: Production and Operations Management)
  • Jang, K., Kang, G., Yoo, G.S., & Sim, J. The Effect of Blockchain Technology Adoption on Audit Process. (Target: Management Science)
  • The Impact of Blockchain Adoption on ESG Performance.
  • The Spillover Effect of Information Security Fear Appeals on Nonusers’ Adoption Intentions.
  • Jang, K., & Jeong, B., Shin, J., Lee, G., & Malaga, R. Beyond Economic Returns: How AI Adoption Leaves Firms Exposed to Data Breaches. (Target: Management Science)

Refereed Published Articles

  • J. Sim, K. Jang (2023). Blockchain innovation and firm’s financial performance: patent analysis based on firm-level information. Applied Economics
  • M. Kang, A. Miller, K. Jang, H. Kim (2022). Firm performance and information security technology intellectual property. Technological Forecasting and Social Change
  • K. Jang, H. Kim, M. Kang (2024). The Effects of Government Labour Intervention on Firm Performance and Innovation. Applied Economics
  • K. Jang, A. Nehme, M. Warkentin (2024). A Replication Study on Users’ Congruence with Piracy Deterrence Messages. AIS Transactions on Replication Research
  • J. Hong, Y. Ahn, K. Jang (2025). Dynamic Accounting Information Uncertainty Following CFO Turnover. Australian Accounting Review

Published Proceedings

  • K. Jang, M. Warkentin (5s). 2024. DOES BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION MATTER TO DATA BREACHES? 26th Annual Conference of the Southern Association for Information Systems (SAIS)
  • K. Jang, M. Warkentin (5s). 2024. The Role of Blockchain Technology Adoption on Data Breaches Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) 2024
  • Z. McKnight, K. Jang, S. Jiang (5s). 2024. Will Employment Retention Lead to Security Vulnerabilities? Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) 2024