Shao Liam Chew

Shao Liam Chew is an assistant professor of information systems and analytics at the Orfalea College of Business at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He earned his Ph.D. from the Fogelman College of Business and Economics at the University of Memphis and his MBA from the University of Alabama.

Liam’s research examines how people and organizations perceive, experience, and respond to emerging technologies. His interests span artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and disinformation, with a particular focus on the societal and ethical implications of deepfakes. Drawing on behavioral, ethical, and organizational perspectives, he studies how people evaluate and respond to AI-generated content and how these experiences shape trust, judgment, and decision-making. His work has appeared in Information Systems Journal and Journal of Change Management.

At Cal Poly, Liam teaches BUS 3391: Information Systems.