Informatics Research Centre (iRC)
Mission
The Informatics Research Centre (iRC) strives to be a leader in the study of information technology (IT), information systems (IS) and their effects on individuals, organizations, markets, and the economy through theory-driven and applied research, and through partnerships with research institutions, industry, and public organizations.
iRC Activities
The iRC supports the development of research and of future professional leaders through a series of activities including hosting international scholars and presenters, research colloquia, and workshops; engaging in research partnerships; and developing curriculum and professional opportunities for students. In collaboration with iRC’s Industry Advisory Council and Industry Research Fellows, the iRC addresses the sustainable values of business through multiple sectors.
iRC activities include:
- Leading in creating innovative, novel and rigorous quantitative IT research
- Publishing this research in premier academic journals
- Disseminating our knowledge to students and to the community
- Educating future leaders through research-based and experiential pedagogy
Latest News
Cost and Risk: Firm Resilience within Digital Supply Chains
Assistant Professor Hooman Hidaji, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor, Lisa Yeo, Ph.D., discuss the implications of disruption to digital supply chains
Funding Spotlight: The Impact of data portability on competition, privacy, and welfare
Assistant Professor Dr. Hooman Hidaji’s awarded Insight Grant from SSHRC looks at the topic of data portability and emerging regulatory decisions for online platforms.
Can IT substitute for labour at the industry level?
Distinguished Professor Barrie R. Nault, Ph.D., discusses a recent co-authored working paper about the long-time conundrum of investing in IT Capital and impacts on labour costs.
Thought Leadership: BTMA faculty members in Conference
BTMA faculty members presented research at CIST 2024 and INFORMS 2024 both held in Seattle, Washington this October.