Akhilesh Bajaj

Akhilesh Bajaj is the Genave King Rogers Dean of the Collins College of Business and Professor of Business Information Systems at The University of Tulsa. He holds the Chapman Endowed Chair in MIS and has been a key academic and administrative leader since joining the university in 2003. He previously served as Director of the School of Accounting & BIS, Interim Department Chair, and Faculty Senate President, demonstrating deep institutional engagement.

• Ph.D., Management Information Systems, University of Arizona (1997)
• MBA, Cornell University (1991)
• B.Tech, Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay (1989)

His research spans requirements modeling, database and systems design, AI in business, socio-technical systems, and corporate governance. He investigates how information systems enhance organizational performance, with a focus on workflow efficiency, knowledge codification, and decision-making. His interdisciplinary work integrates cognitive theories, social network metrics, and data-centric methodologies.

His recent publications explore CEO power, LLMs, CSR, and managerial ability, appearing in top journals like Management Science, JAIS, and IEEE TKDE. His work reflects a strong trajectory in both theoretical modeling and empirical validation, often involving collaborations with students and colleagues.

• Association of Information Systems Distinguished Member (2025)
• Faculty Senate Resolution of Appreciation (2022)
• Collins College Teaching Award (2019)
• Chapman Endowed Chair (2005–present)
• National Talent Scholarship (1983)

He has advised multiple Ph.D. students and led major research initiatives, including a DoD-funded project on technology insertion in small manufacturers. He has served on numerous university committees, chaired national conferences, and contributed to editorial boards of leading journals. He is actively involved in professional service, including NSF review panels and advisory roles in international conferences.

Bajaj leads research teams focused on information systems development, AI applications, and organizational performance. His lab integrates systems analysis with behavioral and economic models, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across business, engineering, and social sciences.