Summary

Dr. Jason Talaei, formerly known as Amir Talaei-Khoei, is a faculty member and Chair of Department of Information Systems at the University of Nevada (UNR)’s College of Business. He holds an MSc in Information Technology from the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden and a PhD in Information Systems from Australian School of Business at the University of New South Wales in Australia. Dr. Talaei has held faculty positions at the University of the Sunshine Coast and the University of Technology Sydney before joining the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) in 2016. As Chair of the Department of Information Systems since 2020, he has driven efforts in the development of cutting-edge programs, including a PhD in Business Administration with concentration in Information Systems and a 4+1 accelerated master’s Program, significantly boosting enrollment. Jason during 2022-2023 was appointed as Interim Associate Dean of the School of Social Work. His research agenda transcends traditional paradigms, with a focus on the intrinsic dimensions of artificial intelligence—particularly explainability—to enhance organizational decision-making. His work has been published in top-tier ABDC A and A* journals and has attracted multimillion-dollar funding from prominent agencies like the NSF, NIH, CDC, and CMS, as well as critical state and international grants. Renowned for bridging academia with industry, Dr. Talaei remains dedicated to advancing technology commercialization, fostering cross-sector engagement, and shaping the future of digital business and information systems.