Gerald C. Kane

Gerald C. Kane is a Professor and the C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry Distinguished Chair in Business Administration at the Terry College of Business, University of Georgia. He is a leading scholar in digital transformation, artificial intelligence ethics, and social media for knowledge management, with over 100 publications in top-tier journals including MIS Quarterly and Management Science.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Information Systems, Emory University, Goizueta Business School (2006)
• MBA in Computer Information Systems, Georgia State University, Robinson College of Business (2002)
• M. Div. in Theology, Emory University (1998)
• BA in Humanities, Furman University (1994)

Professor Kane's research focuses on the social and ethical implications of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the success factors in digital transformation of legacy companies, and how organizations use digital tools to innovate through disruption (e.g., during the COVID-19 pandemic). He also explores social media for knowledge management across organizational boundaries and information systems in healthcare. His work provides critical insights for businesses navigating the digital era.

His recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate intense focus on AI ethics—particularly fairness and bias in machine learning algorithms—and the transformative impact of digital tools on organizational strategy and workplace design. Kane's research addresses digital strategy formulation challenges and post-pandemic workplace reinvention, reflecting his commitment to solving real-world organizational problems through technology-driven solutions.

Professor Kane's contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards:

• Davis-Dixon Impact Award, MIS Quarterly (2024)
• Axiom Business Book Awards Gold Medal (2021)
• Carroll School Coughlin Distinguished Teaching Award (2018)
• National Science Foundation CAREER Award ($500,000) (2009-2016)
• McKiernan Distinguished Fellow ($30,000), Boston College (2014-2016)
• Runner-up, Best Published Paper, Academy of Management (2015)
• U.S. Department of Defense Small Business Technology Transfer Award ($100,000) (2012)

Professor Kane has secured significant research funding including a National Science Foundation CAREER Award and U.S. Department of Defense grant supporting his work on social media and knowledge management. His influential books 'The Technology Fallacy' and 'The Transformation Myth' have been translated into multiple languages and provide practical frameworks for digital transformation. While specific advisees are not documented, his role as former Senior Editor at MIS Quarterly and extensive publication record highlight his leadership in shaping information systems research.