Balaji Rajagopalan

Dr. Balaji Rajagopalan is the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. Dean of the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri. He holds a PhD in Management Information Systems from the University of Memphis (1997), an MS in Management Information Systems from the same institution (1992), and a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Andhra University, India (1988).

• Education:
  • PhD in Management Information Systems, University of Memphis, 1997
  • MS in Management Information Systems, University of Memphis, 1992
  • BE in Mechanical Engineering, Andhra University, India, 1988

His research focuses on the transformative impact of technical innovations, particularly in open-source software dynamics, consumer valuation of online content, and decision-support systems. He has published in top-tier journals like MIS Quarterly and Information Systems Research.

His work has been recognized with awards, including the Best Published Paper Award 2007 for a study on virtual communities. Dr. Rajagopalan has secured grants from the National Science Foundation and spearheaded global academic initiatives in Asia and South America. He emphasizes building strategic partnerships with industry, government, and alumni to advance institutional impact.

Grants & Awards:

• National Science Foundation grant recipient
• Best Published Paper Award 2007 (Information Systems Research)