Leo R. Vijayasarathy

Leo Vijayasarathy is Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Information Systems and Director of the Master of Computer Information Systems (MCIS) program in the College of Business at Colorado State University. He holds an MBA from Marquette University and a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Florida International University. Prior to joining CSU in 2000, he held academic positions at Barry University and North Dakota State University where he served as MIS Coordinator.

His research examines the development, use, and organizational impacts of information systems, with emphasis on:

• Software development methodologies (agile/waterfall selection, testing techniques)
• Business analytics competence and IT value realization
• E-commerce adoption and online consumer behavior
• Database systems and information retrieval effectiveness
• Supply chain technology integration

Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on analytics-driven business value, agile project management, and security in emerging technologies. His work consistently appears in premier journals including Journal of Management Information Systems, IEEE Software, and Information & Management.

Awards recognizing his contributions:

• Mortar Board Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching
• Outstanding Research Award (NDSU College of Business)
• Excellence in Service Award (CSU College of Business)
• Distinguished Service Award (CSU Office of International Programs)

He actively mentors graduate students and has secured university grants for teaching/research initiatives. As Director of MCIS, he oversees program development while advising the CIS Student Association and Tech Masters Connect. His editorial service includes the advisory board of Internet Research journal.