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Eric Johnson is a Professor at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, specializing in Operations Management. As a leader, teacher, and researcher, Johnson brings infectious enthusiasm to everything he does with impressive results. He has authored patents on interface design, testified before the U.S. Congress on information security, and was one of the youngest professors to receive tenure in Owen's history.
Education:
- PhD, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Stanford University, 1991
- MS, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, The Pennsylvania State University, 1987
- BS, Industrial Engineering and Economics with Honors, The Pennsylvania State University, 1986
Johnson's research focuses on digital strategies and the impact of information technology on the extended enterprise. His work examines how information technology improves process execution but also how security failures create friction throughout organizations. He is particularly focused on the role of information technology in improving healthcare quality and reducing costs. His expertise spans cybersecurity, healthcare IT, operations management, and risk assessment. Johnson's publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of cybersecurity and healthcare systems, with recent work examining data breaches in healthcare, CIO-CISO relationships, and the financial impacts of security incidents.
Scientific Awards:
- Dean's Teaching Excellence Award (twice)
- Accenture best paper award for work on channel postponement strategies
- Patents on interface design
Johnson has earned significant research funding from the National Science Foundation, Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. He has consulted with global companies including Accenture, Hewlett-Packard Enterprises, HP Inc, Nike, Nokia, Oracle, and Philips Healthcare. His leadership extends to editorial boards of prestigious journals including Electronic Markets, Management Science, Operations Research, and Production and Operations Management. He currently serves on the board of Nashville Capital Network and has previously served on boards at Nashville Healthcare Council, Nashville Technology Council, Evant Inc. (sold to Manhattan Associate), Dartmouth Regional Technology Center, INFORMS, and POMS.
