About Me


I am an Associate Professor in the department of Information Systems and Business Analytics at the Ivy College of Business, Iowa State University. I earned my PhD in Information Systems at the University of Texas at Dallas. My research interests include Sharing Economy, Online Reviews, and Sponsored Search Advertising.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading books and running marathons. My fastest time in a full marathon is 2:46:56 in the 2021 Boston Marathon. See a map of all the places I’ve run a Marathon!.

Employment

Assistant Professor, Iowa State University, 2018 – 2024
Associate Professor with tenure, Iowa State University, 2024 – Now

Education

Ph.D., The University of Texas at Dallas, USA, 2018
M.S., The Pennsylvania State University, USA, 2012
M.E., Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, 2010
B.S., Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, 2007

Research


Journal Publications

5. Zhu T, Nie C, Jiang Z, Hu X (2024). When Do Consumers Buy during Online Promotions? A Theoretical and Empirical Investigation. Decision Support Systems, (182), p. 114233

4. Nie C, Zheng Z (Eric), Sarkar S (2024). Firm Competitive Structure and Consumer Reaction in Search Advertising. Journal of the Association for Information Systems, (25:2), 442–462.

3. Jiang Z, Rai A, Sun H, Nie C, Hu Y (forthcoming). How Online Information Influences Offline Transactions: Insights from Digital Real Estate Platforms. Information Systems Research, (forthcoming)

2. Nie C, Zheng Z (Eric), Sarkar S (2022). Competing with the Sharing Economy: Incumbents’ Reaction on Review Manipulation. MIS Quarterly, (46:3), 1573–1602.

1. Nie C, Zheng Z (Eric), Sarkar S (2021). A Strategic Group Analysis of Competitor Behavior in Search Advertising. Journal of the Association for Information Systems, (22:6), 1659–1685.

Journal Papers Under Review

  • Meng J, Li H, Nie C, Zhang C. From Licensing Regulation to Impact: Home-Sharing Services, Crimes, and Long-Term Rental. Submitted for the 1st round review at Information Systems Research

  • Chen W, Nie C, Xie K, Li X. Dance with Algorithms: Impact of Algorithmic Buyers on Housing Affordability. Submitted for the 1st round review at Management Science

  • Nie C, Zheng Z (Eric), Sarkar S . Reputation Management Strategies in the Hotel Industry Before and After the Growth of the Sharing Economy. Revising for the 2nd round review at MIS Quarterly

  • Fang B, Nie C, Zheng Z (Eric). Does Blockchain Prevent Speculation? Evidence from an NFT Platform. Submitted for the 1st round review at Journal of the Association for Information Systems

Work in Progress

  • Yang M, Ji Y, Mookerjee V, Nie C. Stay in Your Comfort Zone: Mean Field Game Analysis of Quality Competition.

Teaching


Iowa State University, 2018–Now

Course Number and TitleSemesterEnrollmentResponse Rate(%)Class GPAInstructor Rating
MIS 536: Business Analytics Foundation - Section 1Spring 202432313.844.4
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section CSpring 202459763.114.24
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section GFall 202371753.264.27
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section CSpring 202359783.254.00
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section FFall 202269773.443.91
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section GFall 202265693.483.92
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section CSpring 202254653.224.57
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section GSpring 202258843.454.53
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section CFall 202153423.154.32
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section GFall 202167283.254.32
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section GSpring 202166303.474.00
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section LSpring 202166323.324.00
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section AFall 202090332.933.68
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section BFall 202094323.223.93
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section JSpring 202045333.734.20
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section MSpring 202069523.734.09
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS - Section ESpring 201956663.914.43
MIS 532: Advanced Business Program DevelopmentFall 20183674.005.00
MIS 301: Introduction to MIS- Section MFall 201871653.934.02

University of Texas at Dallas, 2012–2018

Course Number and TitleSemesterEnrollmentResponse Rate(%)Class GPATeaching Evaluation
ITSS 3211: Introduction to ProgrammingSummer 20172839.293.734.83
ITSS 3300: Information Technology for BusinessSpring 20174979.593.884.79
ITSS 3211: Introduction to ProgrammingFall 20164533.333.764.75
MIS 3300: Introduction to MISSpring 20154957.143.734.79