Dr. Ramayya Krishnan

Biography

Ramayya Krishnan is the William W. Ruth F. Cooper Professor of Management Science and Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College and serves as Dean Emeritus. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and a master's degree in industrial engineering and operations research, as well as a PhD in management science and information systems from the University of Texas at Austin. His research expertise includes digital transformation, decision analytics, and the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in e-commerce and risk management. Krishnan has made pivotal contributions in technology management and policy, and has held prominent editorial roles in various academic journals, as well as serving as Department Editor for Management Science. He was instrumental in founding several programs and centers at CMU, raising nearly $100 million in research funding. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and INFORMS, and has played a significant role in shaping policy initiatives concerning AI governance. His commitment to education has been recognized numerous times, including being awarded the UPS George D. Smith Prize for educational excellence.

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