About me
Dr. Alan Abrahams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Information Technology, Pamplin College of Business, at Virginia Tech. Dr. Abrahams's primary research interest is in developing text analytic techniques for detecting product safety concerns from online reviews. His research has analyzed consumer postings for multiple Fortune 50 and NYSE-listed retailers and manufacturers, and has addressed diverse industries including, amongst others, children’s products and toys, home appliances, food, over-the-counter medicines, medical devices (especially for older adults), and automotive.
