About
Karl R. Lang is a Professor at the Paul H. Chook Department of Information Systems and Statistics, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College (CUNY). Holding a PhD in Management Science from UT Austin and prior degrees in Business Administration from Free University of Berlin, he specializes in Information Strategy, Social Media, and Decision Support Systems.
- Education: PhD (UT Austin), MBA (Free University Berlin), BBA (Free University Berlin)
His research explores the intersection of digital economies and organizational behavior, with recent work focusing on collaborative decision-making frameworks and software reuse strategies. Over 20+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Management Information Systems and Decision Support Systems demonstrate his impact.
Key trends in his publications include:
- Dynamic pricing models in digital markets (2011-2022)
- Social technology's impact on business (2008-2013)
- Collaborative decision support systems (1995-2008)
- Peer-to-peer content distribution economics (2003-2007)
Scientific recognition includes multiple Best Paper nominations and the Outstanding Academic Contributions Award at Baruch College (2004-2007). His research on collaborative decision-making received PSC-CUNY grants (2018-2007).
As active PhD program leader and dissertation supervisor, he contributes to academic governance through committees like the University Committee on Research Awards and doctoral faculty roles. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical implementation in digital business environments.
