Ramiro Montealegre

Ramiro Montealegre is a Professor of Information Systems at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder. His academic journey includes a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in Management Information Systems from Harvard University, a Master of Computer Science (MCS) in Telecommunications from Carleton University, Canada, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering from Universidad Francisco Marroquín, Guatemala.

• Education:
  • DBA, Management Information Systems, Harvard University
  • MCS, Telecommunications, Carleton University
  • BS, Computer Systems Engineering, Universidad Francisco Marroquín

Montealegre’s research focuses on the interplay between emerging digital technologies and organizational transformation in highly uncertain environments. His work spans cross-cultural studies in the U.S., Canada, China, India, Spain, Mexico, and Central/South America, with publications in top-tier journals like Organization Science, MIS Quarterly, and IEEE Transactions series. He has received multiple teaching excellence awards and best paper accolades for his contributions.

Scientific Awards

• Boulder Faculty Assembly Excellence in Teaching Award (5 consecutive years)
• Tony Tisone Teaching Excellence Award
• Joseph Frascona Excellence Award
• Graduate Professor of the Year Award
• MBA Professor of the Year Award
• MCB University Press 'Most Outstanding' paper award (Information Technology & People)
• Academy of Management OCIS Division Best Paper Award
• IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management Best Paper Award

As an invited lecturer, Montealegre has shared expertise at institutions including Indian School of Business, University of Toronto, Beijing Jiaotong University, and IE Business School in Spain. His professional network reflects a global commitment to advancing organizational and digital innovation.