Aaron Baird

Dr. Aaron Baird serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems at Colorado State University's College of Business and holds the Dean's Distinguished Research Fellow title. His work integrates artificial intelligence with business analytics, focusing on real-world healthcare applications and organizational transformation.

His research centers on health analytics, digital health, and agentic AI systems, with specific expertise in causal machine learning and heterogeneous treatment effect estimation. He investigates how AI reshapes organizational coordination, decision-making processes, and attention dynamics within healthcare and business environments, bridging theoretical frameworks with practical implementation.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward addressing health disparities through AI-driven solutions, particularly in mental health and substance use disorder treatment. His work consistently merges organizational theory with cutting-edge analytics, demonstrating how digital health innovations can improve patient outcomes while navigating ethical considerations in algorithmic decision-making.

Dr. Baird's significant contributions were recognized with the 2024 Mid-Career Award from the Association for Information Systems. His research appears in premier journals including MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, Nature Mental Health, and Journal of Management Information Systems.

He actively partners with healthcare organizations such as Shepherd Center and Wellstar Health System to translate research into actionable business insights, driving innovation in health analytics and identifying new opportunities for data-driven solutions in complex organizational settings.