M. S. Krishnan

M. S. Krishnan is the Accenture Professor of Computer Information Systems and Professor of Technology and Operations at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. He serves as the Co-Director of the Center for Global Resource Leverage: India and has held leadership roles such as Associate Dean for Global Initiatives (2014–2021).

• Ph.D. in Information Systems, Carnegie Mellon University (1996)
• MS in Information Systems, Carnegie Mellon University (1993)
• MS in Mathematics, University of Delhi (1987)
• BS in Mathematics, University of Delhi (1984)

Dr. Krishnan’s research focuses on Corporate IT Strategy, Business Value of IT Investments, and Software Engineering Economics. His work explores Technology-Enabled Personalization, Ecosystem Innovation, and Quality Metrics in global IT environments. His empirical studies span Management Science, Information Systems Research, and IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering.

Key article trends include digital transformation (blockchain, deep reinforcement learning), IT outsourcing (quality, cost efficiency), and strategic IT governance (executive compensation, ROI). Awards include the ICIS Best Dissertation Prize and recognition as a Top Thinker on Business Technology (Informationweek-Optimize, 2004).

• Consulted for Ford, IBM, Tata Group, and Infosys
• Serves on editorial boards of Management Science and Information Systems Research
• Affiliated with the Center for South Asian Studies