Shaohui Wang

I am a PhD candidate in Computer Information Systems at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University. I am fortunate to work with an exceptional team of advisors: Balasubramaniam Ramesh, Xinyu Fu, and JJ Hsieh.

Research Interests

Track 1 – Human–AI Collaboration: I study the design and economics of human–AI collaboration, with particular emphasis on delegation, decision fusion, coordination, and complementary intelligence in hybrid human–AI teams.

Track 2 – AI Strategy and the Economics of Innovation: I examine how generative AI alters firms’ sources of competitive advantage, reorganizes innovation processes, and changes how value is created and captured.

Methods: Formal analytical modeling; structural modeling and estimation; computational simulation, including agent-based computational models and LLM-based generative-agent simulations; and design science research.

Background

Before diving into academia, I spent seven years working in principal investment and private equity. The longer I worked, the more I realized: what really fascinated me wasn’t the finance and investing itself, but rather the assets behind those investment decisions and the transformative technologies driving them. I became captivated by how technology innovations were reshaping the world and revolutionizing the business landscape. That’s what led me to shift my focus from finance to studying how IT and AI technologies impact organizations and society—which is now at the heart of my research!

Beyond Academia

When I’m not immersed in research, I enjoy:

  • Photography: I’m a professional photographer
  • Motorcycling: I’m a semi-professional motorcycle rider
  • Music: I love playing the violin and accordion, and I’m passionate about music from all around the world
  • Animals: I absolutely love cats and dogs! If your furry friends are open to making new friends, I’d be delighted to introduce them to my pets.

Collaboration

If you share similar research interests, I’m always eager to discuss ideas, explore potential collaborations, or co-author papers. Feel free to reach out!