Biography

Dr Yu-Chun Pan is an experienced educator in information systems, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary education. He serves as the Faculty Director for Computing, Mathematics, Engineering & Natural Sciences (CoMENS) and Director of Experiential Learning at Northeastern University London, where he is also an Associate Professor in Digital Transformation. A Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA), Dr Pan is deeply committed to fostering innovative, hands-on learning experiences that bridge the gap between academia and industry.

With a PhD in Business Informatics from Henley Business School (University of Reading, UK), an MSc in Strategic Supply Chain Management from the University of East Anglia (UK), and a BA in Advertising from National Chengchi University (Taiwan), he brings a unique multidisciplinary perspective to his work.

As Faculty Director, he provides strategic leadership and management for CoMENS, overseeing five key disciplines: Computing & Information Systems, Data & AI, Bioscience & Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics & Engineering. His role ensures that these fields thrive through innovative teaching, research, and collaboration.

In his role as Director of Experiential Learning, Dr Pan leads the development of cutting-edge experiential learning initiatives, working closely with students, faculty, and external partners across London and the Northeastern Global University System. His mission is to create transformative, real-world learning experiences that empower students with the skills and insights needed to excel in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Qualifications

PhD in Business Informatics (2014) Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK
MSc in Strategic Supply Chain Management (2007) University of East Anglia (UEA), UK
BA in Advertising (2004) National Chengchi University, Taiwan

Research

Dr Pan’s research interest mainly focuses on the intersection of humans and technology, as well as pedagogy, particularly in playfulness and technology use in learning and teaching.

Selected publications

Jacobs, A., Pan, Y. C., & Ho, Y. C. (2025). Exploring the Effectiveness of Bite-Sized Learning for Statistics via TikTok. International Journal of E-Learning & Distance Education Revue Internationale Du E-Learning Et La Formation à Distance, 39(2). https://doi.org/10.55667/10.55667/ijede.2024.v39.i2.1334

Jacobs, A., Pan, Y. C., & Ho, Y. C. (2023). Readiness for Enterprise Social Media: A Multi-Country Investigation of User Cultural Values and Intention to Use. Journal of Global Information Technology Management, 26(2), 145-163. https://doi.org/10.1080/1097198X.2023.2200509

Pan, Y. C., Jacobs, A., Tan, C., & Tehraini, J. (2022). Exploring Consumer Mobile Payment Adoption: A Multi-Country Study. Communications of the IIMA, 20(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.58729/1941-6687.1432

Mohammad, J., & Pan, Y. C. (2022). Sustainability, the fourth pillar of project portfolio management–a holistic approach. Journal of Modern Project Management, 9(2), 198-215. https://nul.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/483/

Pan, Y. C., & Ressin, M. (2022). Degree apprenticeship end-point assessment dilemma: the balancing act between business contribution and academic exploration. New Vistas, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.36828/newvistas.195