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Faculty & Staff

Areas of Expertise

E-Government, E-democracy, Public Organization, Comparative Public Administration, Performance Management, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

Degrees

PhD, Public Administration, Syracuse University
MPA, Public Administration, Syracuse University
BS, Economics, University of Oregon

Additional Information

The primary focus of Ahn’s research is the effects of the new information and communication technologies (ICTs) 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 systems. 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 interests include citizen’s public policy compliance, effective policy delivery systems in the age of digital convergence, international comparative e-government case studies, and public sector ethics.

Michael Ahn's CV

Teaching in the Public Affairs MSPA Program:

PAF601 New England Political Environment
PAF621 Analytical Skills II
PAF697 E-Government
PAF690 Case Study Seminar (Capstone course)