Professor Michael Ahn
PhD, Syracuse University
Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs
Research Interests and Specialties:
E-Government, e-democracy, public organization, comparative public administration, performance management, quantitative and qualitative research methods
Dr. Ahn earned a Ph.D. in Public Administration at Syracuse University and an MPA in Public Administration from Syracuse University. He has a B.S. in Economics from the University of Oregon. The primary focus of his research is the effects of the new ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) on government performance, accountability, and political dynamics.
He has conducted research on the US state and local e-government, the effect of e-government on government transparency, and bureaucratic reform through innovative performance appraisal system. Currently he is examining the role of rapidly emerging image-oriented web communication (such as YouTube) on the communication of public policy between citizens and the government. In addition, he is involved in a benchmarking study of the top US MPA and MPP programs as a part of collaborative and comparative research project with Japan. Future research interest includes citizen’s public policy compliance, effective policy delivery system in the age of digital convergence, international comparative e-government case studies, and public sector ethics.
Current Public Affairs Program course: Analytical Skills II
Office: McCormack Hall, third floor, room 422
Telephone: 617-287-6970
Email: michael.ahn@umb.edu
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