Sirkka L. Jarvenpaa

Sirkka L. Jarvenpaa is a prominent academic in the field of Information Systems, recognized for her extensive contributions to research in digital transformation, trust in virtual environments, and collaborative technologies. Her work spans over four decades, with a focus on strategic information systems, global virtual teams, and the societal impacts of technology. She has held editorial roles in leading journals such as the Journal of Strategic Information Systems (JSIS) and Journal of the Association for Information Systems (JAIS), contributing to shaping the discourse in her field.

• Research interests include digital entrepreneurship, AI integration in organizations, and governance of data infrastructures.
• Over 200 publications in top-tier venues like MISQ, JMIS, and ECIS, emphasizing strategic IS research.
• Active in editorial leadership, shaping the direction of Information Systems research through editorial boards and special issues.

Her recent work explores human-AI collaboration, generative AI frameworks, and the sustainability of data governance across technological generations. Notable contributions also include studies on trust in online communities and organizational knowledge management in distributed teams.