David Paradice serves as the Harbert Eminent Scholar in Information Systems and Analytics and Interim Chair within the Department of Business Analytics and Information Systems at Auburn University's Harbert College of Business. With prior faculty appointments at Florida State University and Texas A&M University, he brings extensive academic leadership experience from roles including department chair, senior associate dean, and center director. Dr. Paradice has also engaged in corporate consulting and advisory board service. Education: PhD, Business Administration—Management Information Systems, Texas Tech University, 1986 MS, Industrial Management, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1979 BS, Information and Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1978 Research Focus: Dr. Paradice's expertise spans business analytics, knowledge management, problem formulation methodologies, database systems, and project management. His research investigates how information systems enhance managerial decision-making, with recent emphasis on AI ethics, trust in technology-mediated environments, digital transformation frameworks, and behavioral analytics in organizational contexts. Publication Insights: Analysis of his recent scholarly output reveals interdisciplinary work connecting information systems with artificial intelligence, organizational behavior, and decision science. Key themes include trust operationalization in networks, blockchain adoption drivers, immersive technology impacts on consumer behavior, and ethical AI development. His research consistently addresses contemporary challenges in technology integration across business ecosystems. Honors and Awards: Harbert Eminent Scholar endowed professorship Teaching excellence award recipient Academic Service: Dr. Paradice has contributed to graduate education through membership on over 50 doctoral dissertation committees. He maintains industry connections through corporate advisory roles and consulting engagements focused on technology implementation strategies.








