Email
dtreku@wpi.edu
Office
Gateway II 1316
Education
Ph.D. in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), 2022
Master of Science in Management Information Systems, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), 2015
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana, 2007
Research Interests
Blockchain
Cryptocurrencies and NFTs
Data Analytics
Networks and social media platforms
Social media and investor sentiment

Scholarly Work

Professor Treku's research focuses on blockchain, scocial media & investor sentiment, and fintech.
  • Full list of publications in Google Scholar
  • Full list of publications in Scopus

    • Featured works:

    Ayaburi, E. W., & Treku, D. N. (2020). Effect of penitence on social media trust and privacy concerns: The case of Facebook. International Journal of Information Management, 50, 171–181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2019.05.014

    Treku, D. N., & Sun, J. (2019). Adaptive Workflow Design Based on Blockchain. In B. Tulu, S. Djamasbi, & G. Leroy (Eds.), Extending the Boundaries of Design Science Theory and Practice (pp. 284–299). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19504-5_19

    Treku, D. N., & Wiredu, G. O. (2018). Information Systems Implementation and Structural Adaptation in Government-Business Inter-organization. In R. Lamboglia, A. Cardoni, R. P. Dameri, & D. Mancini (Eds.), Network, Smart and Open (pp. 21–41). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62636-9_2

    Treku, D., & Sun, J. (2019). Understanding the Effects of Temporal Differences in User-Centered Workflows on Solution Satisfaction. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/59949

    Professional Affiliations
    Association for Information Systems
    INFORMS: Information Systems Society
    INFORMS: Analytics Society
    INFORMS: College on Artificial Intelligence
    Professional Highlights & Honors
    Journal Reviewer Board Member
    BDCC: Big Data and Cognitive Computing
    Sustainable Development Goals

    SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being

    SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

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    Good Health & Well-Being Goal

    SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

    SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

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    Affordable and Clean Energy Goal

    SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

    SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

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    Decent Work and Economic Growth Goal

    SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

    SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure - Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

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    Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Goal

    SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

    SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities - Reduce inequality within and among countries

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    Reduced Inequalities Goal