Jie Ren

I am an associate professor and the director of the MSIT program at Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University. I earned my Ph.D. from Stevens Insitute of Technology, working with Prof. Jeff Nickerson. I obtained my Master's Degree in Management Science and Engineering from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, and Bachelor's Degree in E-Commerce from the same university.  

My research explores the business impact of collective online behaviors: How the crowd helps organizations and (or) individuals innovate, market, and make financial decisions. Specifically, I study crowdsourcing, online reviews, and social media. Currently, I also study cybersecurity and generative AI. 

Most recently posted papers are on my SSRN page.