Paul Benjamin Lowry

Paul Benjamin Lowry is the Suzanne Parker Thornhill Chair Professor in Business Information Technology and Director of the BIT Ph.D. Program at Virginia Tech. He holds affiliations with The University of Hong Kong's School of Business. His research focuses on information systems, cybersecurity, gamification, and organizational behavior, with contributions to journals like MIS Quarterly and Information Systems Journal. He explores topics such as SEM validation, ERP governance, and the societal impact of emerging technologies like the Metaverse. Lowry's work emphasizes methodological rigor, strategic alignment, and the human dimensions of technology adoption.

His research interests span structural equation modeling, gamified learning systems, and the psychological effects of social media. He has published extensively on IT governance, supply chain resilience, and digital transformation in manufacturing. Lowry's studies often combine empirical analysis with theoretical frameworks, addressing challenges such as IS implementation failures and cybersecurity human factors.

Key themes in his articles include balancing trust and compliance in vendor relationships, mitigating human-driven cybersecurity risks, and leveraging metaphorical transfer for supply chain resilience. He advocates for transparent reporting in SEM research and strategic flexibility in digitalization efforts. Lowry’s work bridges academic theory with practical implications for organizational decision-making and technology design.