About
Arun Rai is a Regents' Professor and Howard S. Starks Distinguished Chair at Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business. He serves as Director and Co-founder of the interdisciplinary Center for Digital Innovation (CDIN), which focuses on digital innovation and industry-university partnerships. His work bridges academia and practice, with collaborations spanning IBM, Intel, UPS, and healthcare organizations.
Research Interests: Rai investigates digital innovation's role in transforming business models, supply chains, and societal systems. His research spans:
- AI's impact on workforce skills and economic disparities
- Governance of digital platforms and online communities
- IT-enabled solutions for poverty reduction and healthcare access
- Patent strategies for software and AI innovations
Publication Trends: Recent articles (2019-2024) demonstrate a focus on AI ethics, platform economics, and regulatory impacts. Key themes include algorithmic governance in online communities, patent litigation risks in AI, and real-world applications of computer vision in operations.
Awards & Honors:
- LEO Award for Lifetime Contributions (AIS, 2019)
- INFORMS ISS Practical Impacts Award (2022)
- AACSB Influential Leader (2024)
- Regents' Professor appointment (University System of Georgia, 2006)
Leadership: Rai has served as Editor-in-Chief of MIS Quarterly (2016-2020) and advises Georgia's AI Advisory Council. His industry engagements include board positions at Apollo Hospitals and projects with Gartner, SAP, and Daimler-Chrysler.
