Musangi Muthui

Musangi Muthui is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Liberal Arts and Sciences at Otis College of Art and Design, specializing in quantitative methodologies, FinTech, and immersive technologies. Her research bridges blockchain-based Web 3.0, AI, and extended reality to develop new creative experiences.

Education
She holds:

• Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (Temple University, 2024)
• MBA in Finance & MS in Entrepreneurship (Syracuse University, 2021)
• Master of Information Systems (Claremont Graduate University, 2013)
• Bachelor of Science (Pennsylvania State University, 2005)

Research Focus
Her interdisciplinary work spans FinTech innovation, ethical AI deployment, STEAM pedagogy, and the convergence of blockchain with immersive digital experiences. She emphasizes real-world applications in creative technology landscapes.

Publications
Her scholarly output includes quantitative analyses of emerging FinTech ecosystems and foundational meta-research in information systems design, reflecting consistent themes of technological evolution and interdisciplinary synthesis.

Awards
Notable recognitions:

• Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society (2024)
• SapientRazorfish Award for strategic business insights (2017)
• GE Thought Leader Award for UX innovation (2010)
• Two GE Ovation Awards for project leadership (2008, 2006)

Professional Engagement
She has developed curricula for UCLA Extension's UX design programs and led Fortune 500 digital initiatives at Publicis Groupe. Actively mentors emerging creatives and researches STEAM education frameworks.