Likoebe Maruping

Likoebe Maruping is a Professor of Computer Information Systems and Director of the Ph.D. program at Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business. He is a member of the Center for Digital Innovation and serves as a senior editor for MIS Quarterly, having previously held editorial positions at Information Systems Research and the Journal of the Association for Information Systems. Previously, he taught at the University of Arkansas and the University of Louisville.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Information Systems, University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business
• B.S. in Information Systems, University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business
• B.S. in International Business, University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Maruping's research spans digital innovation, open source software development, agile methodologies, and team collaboration in dispersed settings. His work explores how leadership styles, particularly empowering leadership, can mitigate stress and improve performance in software development teams. He examines governance in digital platform ecosystems and investigates the relationship between digital technologies and social justice, as evidenced by his 2024 MIS Quarterly special issue contribution. His research often employs multilevel analysis approaches to connect micro and macro phenomena in information systems.

Maruping's recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward examining AI innovation frameworks, platform ecosystem governance, and the social implications of technology. His 2025 work on AI innovation contrasts with traditional IT innovation through patent analysis, while his research on digital skill visibility in open source communities demonstrates practical applications of theoretical frameworks. These publications consistently bridge academic rigor with practical business implications.

Editorial Recognition:

• Senior Editor, MIS Quarterly
• Former Associate Editor, Information Systems Research
• Former Associate Editor, MIS Quarterly
• Former Senior Editor, Journal of the Association for Information Systems

As Ph.D. program director and former CIS department Ph.D. coordinator, Maruping has advised numerous doctoral students. His leadership extends to strategic program development, curriculum innovation, and enhancing recruitment of diverse doctoral candidates. He frequently leads workshops on multilevel theorizing, as evidenced by his 2023 workshop at Hong Kong Baptist University. His research has been supported through collaborations with major institutions and has influenced both academic discourse and industry practices in information systems management.

Maruping is actively engaged with the Center for Digital Innovation at Robinson College of Business, which serves as his primary research hub. His work often involves cross-institutional collaborations with researchers from leading universities worldwide, reflecting the global nature of contemporary information systems research.