Overview
Background
Dr Stan Karanasios is an Professor in Information Systems at the UQ Business School, University of Queensland. Prior to joining the University of Queensland he worked at RMIT University in Melbourne and the University of Leeds in the UK.
Stan's interests focus on how digital technology impacts organisations and society. Over the last ten years he has undertaken a program of research on the interaction between new digital technologies and organisations. Recently he completed a project for the International Telecommunications Union on digital transformation in Ghana and for Emergency Management Victoria on how social media platforms change the information landscape in the emergency sector. His research draws and expands on activity theory, an area in where he is recognised as an international expert. He holds a visiting position at the University of Leeds and regularly teaches on a summer school on activity theory in Europe.
He is a Senior Editor for Information Systems Journal, an Associate Editor for the European Journal of Information Systems, Section Editor for the Australian Journal on Information Systems, and on the Editorial Board for Mind, Culture & Activity and the International Journal of Information Management.
He has published in leading information systems journals such as the Journal of the Association of Information Systems, MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Journal, European Journal of Information Systems, Journal of Strategic Information Systems and Journal of Information Technology. He also regularly publishes in leading information systems conferences such as the International Conference on Information Systems, Americas Conference on Information Systems and Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. In addition to academic publications, he has written reports for government and organisations, his research also appears in The Conversation and other news and media outlets.
Availability
- Professor Stan Karanasios is:
- Available for supervision
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Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), Victoria University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Victoria University
Research interests
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Artificial intelligence
Impact of AI on Society, Organizations, and Individuals: My research focuses on the role of AI in knowledge work, its application in critical contexts, and its potential to drive new innovations. Additionally, I examine the disruptive nature of AI and its negative impacts.
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Digital transformation
The Digital Transformation of Work and Society: My research explores how governments and organizations adapt and transform through digital technology. Recently, my focus has shifted to the Indo-Pacific region, assisting governments in digitizing their economies.
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Social media and digital platforms
How Social Media and Digital Platforms Disrupt the Information Space: My research investigates how individuals alter their information habits through social media, how governments face challenges in regulating digital platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook etc), manage misinformation, and how emerging platforms disrupt economies. My work has been funded by the Australian government to study how indiviudals use social media in emergency contexts.
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Information Communication Technology for Development
How ICT Can Support Socio-Economic Development: My research examines how various ICT projects and investments can facilitate development on both micro and macro levels. Funded by global development agencies, my work extends across the Pacific, Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.
Works
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2010
Journal Article
WiMAX for development
Karanasios, Stan and Allen, David (2010). WiMAX for development. Information Technology for Development, 16 (4), 320-328. doi: 10.1080/02681102.2010.487046
2010
Conference Publication
Antecedents to greening data centres: A conceptual framework and exploratory case study
Karanasios, Stan, Cooper, Vanessa, Deng, Hepu, Molla, Alemayehu and Pittayachawan, Siddhi (2010). Antecedents to greening data centres: A conceptual framework and exploratory case study. Australasian Conference on Information Systems , Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 1-3 December 2010.
2009
Conference Publication
Innovation in UK law enforcement: the emergence of mobile data
Karanasios, Stan, Allen, David and Vardaxoglou, Georgios (2009). Innovation in UK law enforcement: the emergence of mobile data. Americas Conference on Information Systems , San Francisco, CA, United States, 6-9 August 2009.
2008
Journal Article
Tourism and internet adoption: a developing world perspective
Karanasios, Stan and Burgess, Stephen (2008). Tourism and internet adoption: a developing world perspective. International Journal of Tourism Research, 10 (2), 169-182. doi: 10.1002/jtr.649
2008
Journal Article
Electronic commerce and business-to-consumer (B2C) relations
Burgess, Stephen and Karanasios, Stan (2008). Electronic commerce and business-to-consumer (B2C) relations. Journal of Electronic Commerce in Organizations, 6 (4), 1-7. doi: 10.4018/jeco.2008100101
2008
Conference Publication
Exploring the impact of government ICT initiatives on the livelihood of australian rural communities
Singh, Mohini, Molla, Alemayehu, Karanasios, Stan and Sargent, Jason (2008). Exploring the impact of government ICT initiatives on the livelihood of australian rural communities. Bled eCommerce Conference.
2006
Journal Article
Exploring the internet use of small tourism enterprises: evidence from a developing country
Karanasios, Stan and Burgess, Stephen (2006). Exploring the internet use of small tourism enterprises: evidence from a developing country. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 27 (1), 1-21. doi: 10.1002/j.1681-4835.2006.tb00180.x
2006
Conference Publication
A research note on the use of the internet by small tourism enterprises in East Malaysia
Karanasios, Stan, McGrath, Michael G. and Burgess, Stephen (2006). A research note on the use of the internet by small tourism enterprises in East Malaysia. International Business Information Management Association, IBIMA.
2005
Conference Publication
E-readiness in developing countries: A conceptual e-readiness framework for small tourism enterprises
Karanasios, Stan and Burgess, Stephen (2005). E-readiness in developing countries: A conceptual e-readiness framework for small tourism enterprises. International Business Information Management Association, IBIMA.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
UQIDAR 00254 Agritech Startups and the reshaping of agricultural ecosystem
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Redefining Boundaries: The Impact of Generative AI in Organizations
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Avijit Sengupta
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Doctor Philosophy
Redefining Boundaries: The Impact of Generative AI in Organizations
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Avijit Sengupta
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Doctor Philosophy
Digital Transformation Success Factors
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Christoph Breidbach
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Doctor Philosophy
How does artificial intelligence augment job design
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Avijit Sengupta
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Doctor Philosophy
Coordinating Activities in Platform Organisations
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
DIGITALISATION AND GOVERNMENT POLICY FOR THE INTERNATIONALISATION OF MICRO SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSMES) IN INDONESIA
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Saeed Akhlaghpour
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Doctor Philosophy
Synergy between Human Resource Skills and Artificial Intelligence
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila
Media
Enquiries
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- digital agriculture
- digital technology
- digital transformation
- emergency and disaster response
- impact of new technology
- new technology
- social media
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