Ali Tosyali
Assistant Professor
Ali Tosyali
Assistant Professor
Bio
Ali Tosyali is an Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems in RIT’s Saunders College of Business. His research interests lie at the intersection of network science, machine learning, and information systems, with applications in financial services analytics, social network analysis, healthcare analytics, digital platforms, and business analytics. His research has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Journal of Management Information Systems (JMIS), IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, and International Journal of Production Research, among other journals.
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Tutun, S., Topuz, K., Tosyali, A., Bhattacherjee, A., & Li, G. (2024). Explainable artificial intelligence for mental disorder screening: A computational design science approach. Journal of Management Information Systems, 41(4), 958-981.
Xie, Y., Wang, T., Jeong, Y. S., Tosyali, A., & Jeong, M. K. (2024). True sparse PCA for reducing the number of essential sensors in virtual metrology. International Journal of Production Research, 62(6), 2142-2157.
He, S., Hollenbeck, B., Overgoor, G., Proserpio, D., & Tosyali, A. (2022). Detecting fake-review buyers using network structure: Direct evidence from Amazon. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 119(47), e2211932119.
Tosyali, A., Kim, J., Choi, J., Kang, Y., & Jeong, M. K. (2020). New node anomaly detection algorithm based on nonnegative matrix factorization for directed citation networks. Annals of Operations Research, 288(1), 457-474.
Choi, J., Tosyali, A., Kim, B., Lee, H. S., & Jeong, M. K. (2019). A novel method for identifying competitors using a financial transaction network. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 69(4), 845-860.
Tosyali, A., Kim, J., Choi, J., & Jeong, M. K. (2019). Regularized asymmetric nonnegative matrix factorization for clustering in directed networks. Pattern Recognition Letters, 125, 750-757.
Rodriguez, A., Tosyali, A., Kim, B., Choi, J., Lee, J. M., Coh, B. Y., & Jeong, M. K. (2016). Patent clustering and outlier ranking methodologies for attributed patent citation networks for technology opportunity discovery. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 63(4), 426-437.
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In the News
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November 13, 2025
RIT researcher develops mental health equivalent of MRI
Across the country, millions struggle to find timely or affordable mental health support. This imbalance was an inspiration for Ali Tosyali, who researched a potential assistive technology that could help practitioners identify potential disorders in a faster and efficient manner.
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June 3, 2024
2023-24 Saunders Faculty and Staff Go Above and Beyond
Saunders College of Business recognizes the accomplishments of its outstanding employees throughout the 2023-24 academic year.
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July 7, 2023
5 Sneaky Ways to Spot a Fake Amazon Review
The Penny Hoarder mentions research by Ali Tosyali and Gijs Overgoor, assistant professors in the Department of MIS, Marketing, and Analytics.
Featured Work
Research Insights: MDscan will see you now
Ali Tosyali
Introducing an AI tool that screens for mental disorders
Research Insights: Less Is More In Semiconductor Manufacturing
Ali Tosyali
Reducing sensors lowers costs, improves reliability
Research Insights: How do you spot a fake Amazon review?
Ali Tosyali
New research by Saunders professors offers a way.