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Xuecong Lu - PhD

Postdoc (Dr.)

ACADEMIC AREA
Information Systems

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Human computer interaction (HCI), Information Security, Digital Innovation

SUPERVISOR(S)
Dr. Milena Head

EMAIL
lux95@mcmaster.ca

OFFICE
Ron Joyce Centre 433

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Biography

Dr. Xuecong Lu joined the Information Systems at the DeGroot School of Business in September 2020. His research focuses on Human–Computer Interaction, Information Security and Digital Innovation. His research activities have resulted in over 40 peer-reviewed articles in academic journals and conference proceedings such as European Journal of Information Systems, International Journal of Information Management, Information and Management, IEEE Transactions and Frontiers in Neuroscience.

 

2015-2019 Ph.D., Neuroscience, University of Montreal

2012-2015 M.Phil., Information Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnique University

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLES

  1. Lu, X., Jiang, J., Head, M., Yang, J. (2022). “The Impact of Linguistic Complexity on Leadership in Online Q&A communities: Comparing Knowledge Shaping and Knowledge Adding”. Information & Management, 2022. DSB 45 JOURNAL.
  2. Lu, X., Jiang, J., Head, M., Kahai SS.,Yang, J. (2023). “Synergistic Impacts of online and offline social participation on older adults’ subjective well-being: evidence from the Canadian longitudinal study on ageing”. European Journal of Information Systems, 2023. DSB 45 JOURNAL.
  3. Goodarzi, S., Jiang, J., Head, M., Lu, X., (2023). “Exploring the Impact of Online Social Participation on Loneliness in Older Adults: Evidence from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging ”. International Journal of Information Management, 2023.

PAPERS UNDER REVIEW

  1. Lu, X., Jiang, J., Head, M., Yang, J. “Receiving Phishing Attacks When You Are Busy? The Impact of Multitasking on Phishing Vulnerability”. Major revision, FT50 JOURNAL.
  2. Lu, X., Hsieh, J.P.A., Yang, J., Jiang, J. “An Investigation of Intention to Explore Business Intelligence Systems”. Major revision, FT50 JOURNAL.
  3. Lu, X., Jiang, J., Head, M., Yang, J. “A Systematic Review of Leadership in Online Communities: Social Leaders, Technical Leaders, and Impacts”. Soon to be submitted to DSB 45 JOURNAL.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

  1. Lu, X., Jiang, J., Head, M., Yang, J. “A Systematic Review of Leadership in Online Communities: Social Leaders, Technical Leaders, and Impacts”. American Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS) 2022, Aug 10 – Aug 14, 2022, Minneapolis, U.S.A. (Identified as Top 25% of Completed articles)
  2. Lu, X., Head, M., Yang, J. “Understanding Online Review Helpfulness: A Color Theory Perspective”. Pre-International Conference on Information Systems, Human Computer Interaction workshop (Pre-ICIS HCI), December 12-15, 2021, Austin, U.S.A. (recipient of the People’s Choice Best Talk award)
  3. Lu, X., Head, M., Jiang, J., Yang, J. “An Investigation of the Interplay between Emotional Congruence and Regulatory Fit in Phishing Susceptibility.” European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), June 14 – 16, 2021, Virtual.
  4. Lu, X., Head, M., and Yang, J. “The Impacts of Individual Emotional state and Emotional Framing of Phishing Attack on Susceptibility to Phishing: An Emotional Congruence Perspective”. Pre- International Conference on Information Systems, Human Computer Interaction workshop (Pre-ICIS HCI),, December 13-16, 2020, Hyderabad, India.
  5. Yang, J., Head, M., and Lu, X. “Enhancing Student Experience in Online Learning: A Social Capital Perspective”. Pre-International Conference on Information Systems, Human Computer Interaction workshop (Pre-ICIS HCI), December 13-16, 2020, Hyderabad, India.

For a full list of publications and presentations, VISIT MY GOOGLE SCHOLAR.