Dr. D J Wu

Professor

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Biography

D.J. Wu holds the Ernest Scheller Jr. Chair in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Commercialization at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. He has an undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Tsinghua University and a Ph.D. from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. His research interests encompass economics of digital innovation and transformation, digital business model innovations, platform ecosystems, enterprise information technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Wu’s recent publications have appeared in leading academic journals such as Management Science, Information Systems Research, and MIS Quarterly. He has been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow by the INFORMS Information Systems Society and has served as Department Editor and Senior Editor for various prestigious journals. His awards reflect both his teaching and research excellence, having received multiple accolades, including the Brady Family Award for Faculty Teaching Excellence and recognition as one of the world’s top 2% scientists according to a Stanford University study. He actively contributes to the academic community through editorial and service roles, enhancing the field of information systems through innovative research and teaching.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-05-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Holds the Ernest Scheller Jr. Chair and serves as Area Chair for Information Technology Management.

Awards

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Distinguished Fellow

2023-10-15
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Elective Professor of the Year

2024-01-01
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Brady Family Award for Faculty Teaching Excellence

2022-01-01

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.