Manju Ahuja

Manju Ahuja is a Scientia Professor of Information Systems and Technology Management at the UNSW Business School, University of New South Wales, and holds the Frazier Family Professor of Information Systems at the College of Business, University of Louisville (on leave). Recognized globally as a top-tier researcher in Information Systems, she has held faculty roles at Indiana University, Florida State University, and Penn State University.

Education & Affiliations:

• PhD-level training and research assistantships at University of Pittsburgh (1990–1994)
• Research assistantship at Pace University (1982–1984)
• Graduated with high honors from Indore University, India (1980)

Research Focus: Professor Ahuja's scholarship centers on the intersection of information technology and human behavior, with particular emphasis on IT workforce dynamics, AI ethics, digital transformation, work-life balance, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Her work explores how emerging technologies reshape organizational practices, employee well-being, and societal norms.

Editorial Leadership: She currently serves as Senior Editor for Information Systems Research, and previously held senior editorships at MIS Quarterly (2014–2017) and Journal of AIS (2017–2019). She has also served as Associate Editor for MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, and Management Science.

Scientific Recognition:

• Fellow, Association of Information Systems (2021)
• Lifetime Achievement Award, Academy of Management OCIS Division (2020)
• Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists List (2020)
• Presidential Distinguished Faculty Award, University of Louisville (2022)
• Enterprising Women Award, Louisville Business First (2023)
• Multiple Best Paper Awards and Faculty Research Awards

Grants & Funding: Professor Ahuja has secured over $2 million in National Science Foundation funding across four major grants focused on IT workforce issues, highlighting her sustained impact on policy and practice.

Teaching & Mentorship: She teaches courses in Research Methods, Information Systems Theory, and Behavioral IS, and actively mentors doctoral students and early-career researchers. While specific student names are not listed, her editorial roles and conference leadership indicate extensive supervision and collaboration.

Global Engagement: Her visiting scholar appointments span premier institutions including HEC Paris, Bocconi University, National University of Singapore, UC Irvine, and University of Hawaii at Manoa, underscoring her role in shaping global IS research agendas.