Dr. Teng Ma is a Lecturer at the Department of Computing, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University.

Dr.Teng holds a PhD in Information Systems and a Master of Science degree from University of Nottingham (UK), and a Bachelor of Science degree from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, HUST. His research interests focus on exploring the impact of technologies in information dissemination, social computing, and business analytics. He is especially interested in investigating issues related to how technologies could assist in individual improvement, facilitating equality, and realizing societal benefits.


  • Ph.D. in Information Systems, University of Nottingham, 2022.
  • M.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Nottingham, 2015.
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), 2014.


  • Lecturer, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2022 - present
  • Software Engineer, Hangzhou Xiekeer Technology ltd. co., 2015 - 2016


  • Platform Digitalization and Emerging Technologies
  • Business Analytics
  • Social Computing


  • Ma, T., Cheng, Y., Guan, Z., Li, B., Hou, F., Lim, E. T. K. (2023). Theorizing Moderation in the Configurational Approach: A Guide for Identifying and Interpreting Moderating Influences in QCA, Information Systems Journal. (ABS 4, SSCI, ABDC-A*, 2021 Impact Factor: 7.767)
  • Chong, A. Y. L., Khong, K. W., Ma, T., McCabe, S., & Wang, Y. (2018). Analyzing key influences of tourists’ acceptance of online reviews in travel decisions. Internet Research. (ABS 3, SCI, SSCI, ABDC-A, 2021 Impact Factor: 6.353)
  • Monteiro, D., Ma, T., Li, Y., Pan, Z., & Liang, H. N. (2022). Cross-cultural factors influencing the adoption of virtual reality for practical learning. Universal Access in the Information Society, 1-14. (SCI, SSCI, ABDC-C, 2021 Impact Factor: 2.629)


  • GUAN, Zhengzhi; Cao, Fang; Fu, Mengyao; Ma, Teng; Lim, Eric; and Tan, Chee-Wee, "Facilitating Supplementary Innovation in the Digital Game Industry: The Role of Modding Toolkits" (2023). PACIS 2023 Proceedings. 216. https://aisel.aisnet.org/pacis2023/216
  • Fang, Cao, Ma, Teng, Fu, Mengyao, Lim, E. T., & Tan, Chee-Wee (2022). Supplemental Innovation Strategies on Digital Game Platforms. In The 26th Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems. PACIS 2022 (p. 233). Association for Information Systems. AIS Electronic Library (AISeL).
  • Pu, Xiaodie; Ma, Teng; Zheng, Shiying; Chong, Alain Yee-Loong Professor; and Yu, Jie, "Effects of Process Capabilities on the Continuous Use of Open-Standard Interorganizational Systems" (2020). PACIS 2020 Proceedings. 158.
  • Li, Yue; Ma, Teng; and Ch'Ng, Eugene, "Enhancing VR Experiential Learning through the Design of Embodied Interaction in a Shared Virtual Environment" (2019). PACIS 2019 Proceedings. 185.
  • Ma, Teng; Guan, Zhengzhi; Li, Boying; Hou, Fangfang; and Chong, Alain Yee-Loong, "Importance of Community Influence and Meter Message on Brand Value Co-creation: a Study In Social Commerce Research-in-Progress" (2018). CONF-IRM 2018 Proceedings. 32.


  • CPT 111 Java Programming
  • CPT 208 Human-Centric Computing


  • AIS, Member
Teng Ma