Yenni Tim

Associate Professor

School of Information Systems & Technology Management - PhD Information Systems, UNSW Sydney | Master of Science, National University of Singapore | Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours), University of Malaya

A practice-oriented researcher, Dr. Yenni Tim specialises in Digital Resilience research. Her research program advances understanding on the effective design and use of digital technologies to anticipate, absorb, and adapt to major technological, organisational, and societal disruptions.

Yenni has conducted over 30 in-depth field studies and action design research across Asia, Europe, and Australia investigating contemporary digital resilience issues that are meaningfully relevant to, and impact, organisational and societal practices. These include the design and use of digital technologies in responding to and/or building forward from crises and emergencies (such as pandemics and natural disasters), extreme living conditions (such as poverty), digital exclusion, environmental destruction, and digital shocks (such as cyber-attacks).

In addition to research, academic-practitioner collaboration is also core to her teaching and leadership practices. In the education space, Yenni develops practice-informed educational innovations that expose learners to contemporary industry challenges and know-how.

From This Author

The challenges of implementing new technology safely – and fairly

At the launch of UNSW’s PRAxIS Lab, experts discussed how to implement emerging technologies while prioritising ethics and equity

Digital resilience in action: five lessons from engaged research

An engaged research study conducted in collaboration with frontline healthcare practitioners has revealed a five-step approach for implementing digital resilience

Microsoft's Yasminka Nemet: the skills needed for digital resilience

Non-technical skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity and collaboration play a crucial role in fostering digital resilience

Microsoft’s Lee Hickin on digital resilience beyond cybersecurity

Building digital resilience starts with solid foundations and human capabilities – before investing in new technologies, says Microsoft’s Lee Hickin

Digital sustainability: technology solutions to climate change

Digital sustainability is playing an important role in combating climate change, and researchers can assist citizens, communities and organisations in meeting the challenge

How Angry Birds developer uses data analytics to inspire creativity

There are five key ways to ensure data analytics enhance creativity, a process that was instrumental in transforming Rovio's game Angry Birds into a free-to-play model

3 ways data helps tackle phishing and other cyber security threats

Industry-research partnerships can generate valuable data and provide practical solutions that can help organisations effectively manage cybersecurity risks, says Bianca Wirth, Director – Cyber Security at KPMG

Digital resilience: how a rural Chinese community adopted digital social innovation

A research study sheds light on the use of digital technology to address societal challenges and provides advice on how to nurture a self‐sustaining and resilient community

How Singapore is improving food innovation, sustainability and productivity

Singapore is embracing a range of initiatives to help improve its food security and food supply, with one approach around food innovation already delivering tangible benefits

Inside the digital transformation of China's Terracotta Warrior army

The digital transformation of the museum housing the Terracotta Warriors army in China offers three essential lessons for business leaders in challenging times

How to accelerate digital transformation in your organisation

Leaders should encourage everyone to view digital transformation as an opportunity and an exercise in organisational empowerment, according to UNSW Business School's Dr Yenni Tim

5 ways to improve cyber security through the COVID-19 pandemic

UNSW Business School cyber security expert Dr Yenni Tim explains the relevance of cyber security during a pandemic and outlines five steps employees and organisations should take to protect critical business information

The most common COVID-19 cyber scams (and 4 ways to avoid them)

There has been a marked rise in phishing emails off the back of COVID-19, but there are steps organisations can take to protect themselves, according to a UNSW cybersecurity expert

Is this class the key to filling cybersecurity roles?

Industry and students are energised by a new hands-on approach to learning

Angry Birds fly high again with data analytics

User feedback has transformed Rovio’s culture and game design