Terrence August

Terrence August serves as Professor of Innovation, Technology and Operations at UC San Diego's Rady School of Management, where his research bridges information systems and operations management with economic frameworks. His work focuses on software security economics, network goods policy, and dynamic health informatics applications.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Operations, Information & Technology, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2007)

His research program examines economic incentives for cybersecurity, software vulnerability management, and cancer survival information systems. Key areas include ransomware economics, open-source licensing dynamics, and digital piracy impacts, with recent work expanding into cryptocurrency security and operational resilience against cyber disruptions. This trajectory demonstrates increasing industry relevance in high-stakes digital risk environments.

Scientific Awards:

• National Science Foundation CAREER award
• Best Conference Paper, Conference on Information Systems and Technology (CIST), 2012
• 2013 AIS Best Publication of the Year in Management Science
• Finalist for Best Paper Award in Information Systems (2011-2013)

August maintains strong industry connections through co-founding two IT startups, consulting engagements with Honeywell and GlaxoSmithKline, and expert testimony in technology litigation, demonstrating consistent translation of academic research into practical business solutions.