Vijay Gurbaxani is the Taco Bell Endowed Professor of Information Systems and Computer Science and Director of the Center for Digital Transformation (CDT) at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine. He is a leading scholar in the economics of information systems, digital transformation, and the strategic impact of artificial intelligence on business. PhD, University of Rochester MS in Mathematics and Computer Science, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay His research focuses on IT and innovation , strategic sourcing of IT-enabled services , value of IT investment , and the economics of information systems . He applies economic principles to analyze strategic management questions at the intersection of business and technology. His work is widely published in top journals such as MIS Quarterly , Management Science , and Information Systems Research . The recent articles highlight a strong trend toward digital transformation , AI in business , and technology governance . These works span from foundational topics like IT cost management to emerging challenges such as AI ethics, board-level oversight of digital strategy, and the future of work. The keywords reflect a deep engagement with both technical and managerial dimensions of digital innovation. He has received notable recognition, including: 2002 Outsourcing World Achievement Award (Academic Category) Dr. Gurbaxani has secured over $5 million in research funding from the National Science Foundation and industry partners. He has advised numerous organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and technology providers, and has served as a visiting scholar at Stanford and MIT. He previously held leadership roles as Senior Associate Dean (2006–2008) and Associate Dean of the MBA program (1995–1999, 2004–2006), where he led curriculum innovation and established the school’s strategic focus on IT in business. As Faculty Director of the Center for Digital Transformation (CDT) , he leads a hub that connects academia, industry, and executives to advance digital leadership. The CDT hosts events, research initiatives, and programs such as the MBA Immersion in Digital Transformation, fostering collaboration and thought leadership in AI and digital innovation.






