Kannan Mohan

Kannan Mohan is a Professor at Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business, affiliated with the Paul H. Chook Department of Information Systems and Statistics. He holds a PhD in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State University and a Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Coimbatore Institute of Technology.

His research bridges Information Systems, Agile Methods, and Sustainable IT, with core expertise in:

• Software product development and platform ecosystems
• IT governance adaptation in evolving digital landscapes
• Cross-cultural implementation of agile methodologies
• Green IT strategies for environmental sustainability

His recent work explores AI-driven ambidexterity in customer service and innovation platforms.

Dr. Mohan's publications demonstrate consistent focus on:

• Empirical investigations of agile/scaled agile practices
• Governance models for distributed IT projects
• Socio-technical aspects of cloud collaboration
• Innovation management in public/private sectors

Honors include:

• Presidential Excellence Award for Distinguished Faculty Service (2016)
• Top 20 Most Cited Researcher in Agile Methods (2014)
• Teaching Excellence Awards from Zicklin School (2006) and Georgia State (2003, 2004)

He actively supervises doctoral dissertations and teaches courses in Systems Analysis, Programming, Green IT, and Technology Strategy. His pedagogical innovations include hybrid course design and Kindle/e-textbook integration.