Stefano Grazioli

Stefano Grazioli is a Professor and Academic Director of the M.S. in the Management of Information Technology (MSMIT) program at the McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia. With over a decade of leadership in the MSMIT program—which serves seasoned professionals averaging 14 years of work experience—he bridges advanced information systems with business strategy. His institutional affiliations include the Center for the Management of Information Technology, where he drives initiatives connecting academic research with industry applications.

Grazioli holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Management Information Systems and Computer Sciences from the University of Minnesota, and a B.S. in Business & Economics from Bocconi University, Milan. His educational background underpins his expertise in translating technical concepts into business value.

His research spans three interconnected domains: Digital Innovation explores blockchain, IoT, and generative AI through courses like Digital Innovation and projects analyzing ChatGPT's business impact; Fraud Detection pioneers empirical studies on phishing and deception, including the first experimental analysis of internet fraud published in IEEE Transactions; and IT-Finance Integration develops algorithmic trading systems and risk management frameworks through initiatives like the IT Hedge Tournament. Recent work focuses on GenAI applications and Metaverse business models.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on adversarial problem-solving in digital environments, with growing attention to AI ethics and value assessment since 2022. His work transitions from foundational fraud detection (2001-2006) to current explorations of emerging technologies' business implications.

• UVA All-University Teaching Award (2009)
• Order of Claw & Dagger Faculty Recognition Award (2018)
• Jefferson Scholars Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award (2022)
• Inaugural McIntire Teaching Fellow (2023)

Grazioli mentors high-impact professionals, with dozens of students achieving C-suite positions across industries. His grant-funded projects with Bank of America, IRS, and KPMG address real-world challenges in risk management and system design. International initiatives like UVA in Argentina deploy student teams to solve SME business problems through technology, while his leadership in the MSMIT program shapes executive education globally.

He directs the Center for the Management of Information Technology, fostering collaborations between academia and industry. Current projects examine generative AI implementation frameworks and metaverse business models, positioning his work at the intersection of emerging technologies and strategic management.