Abhishek Tripathi is an Associate Professor of Information Systems in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at the School of Business, The College of New Jersey. With over ten years of teaching experience in IT-related graduate and undergraduate courses, Dr. Tripathi brings both academic expertise and professional experience from four years working in the software and telecom domain. Dr. Tripathi earned his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska in 2016. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in information systems theory and practice, preparing him for his current role shaping future business technology leaders. Dr. Tripathi's research focuses on several cutting-edge areas within information systems. His primary interests include Crowdsourcing, IS Project Management, Predictive Modeling, and IS Theory. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in how organizations can leverage emerging technologies for improved decision-making and operational efficiency. His recent publications demonstrate a growing interest in the intersection of artificial intelligence with traditional information systems challenges, including applications in metaverse technologies, emotion classification, and nano-scale computing environments. Analysis of Dr. Tripathi's publication record over the past decade reveals an evolving research trajectory from foundational work in crowdsourcing and information systems theory toward more specialized applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in business contexts. His work spans multiple domains including education technology, healthcare informatics, social media analysis, and project management. The consistent thread through his research is examining how information systems can solve complex organizational problems through innovative technological approaches. SIGITPM Membership Excellence Award 2021 Dr. Tripathi has been actively involved in service to the academic community through multiple committee roles. He has served on the Career Development Committee (2018-2020), Support of Scholarly Activities Committee (2019-2022), School of Business Curriculum Committee (2021-2022), and currently serves on the Committee on Faculty Affairs (2024-present) and Faculty Senate (2024-2025). His professional memberships include the Association of Information Systems and the New Jersey Big Data Alliance. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his extensive publication record suggests successful research funding to support his scholarly activities. Dr. Tripathi teaches a variety of courses including Business Analytics for Decision Making, Database Management for Business, Foundations of Business Analytics, Introduction to Data and Information Science, Machine Learning, and Web Design and Development, reflecting his broad expertise across the information systems curriculum.
