RECOGNITION, HONORS & AWARDS

YearAward / HonorDetails / Issuing Body
2025World Scientist and University RankingsRanked #2 at Univ. of Arkansas, #3,511 in USA, and #7,721 globally. (AD Scientific Index)
2024United States Leader AwardRanked 46th globally and 29th in the US among top scientists in Business & Management. (Research.com)
2024World’s Top 2% ScientistsRanked in the top 2% of scientists globally based on Scopus data. (Elsevier)
2024Highly Ranked Scholar™ – LifetimeRanked in the top 0.05% of all scholars (30M+) for lifetime contributions across all fields and specialties. (ScholarGPS)
2024Top 5 AIS ScholarRanked in the top 5 of AIS Scholars with an h-index of 103. (Univ. of Arizona h-index ranking)
2023Top Cited Scientist (Stanford Study)Ranked 6th in the Information Systems discipline out of 17,784 authors. (Stanford University/Elsevier)
2023Alumni Association’s Award for ResearchUniversity-wide top research award for “relentless pursuit of excellence.” (Univ. of Arkansas)
2023Outstanding All Around Faculty AwardAwarded by Walton College of Business.
2023Best Paper Award (Honorable Mention)For the paper “Does it Pay to Have CIOs on the Board?” (Journal of the Association for Information Systems)
2022Top 6 AIS ScholarRanked in the top 6 of AIS Scholars with an h-index of 98. (Univ. of Arizona h-index ranking)
2022Top Scientist in Business & ManagementRanked 37th globally and 24th in the US. (Research.com)
2021Top Cited Scientist (Stanford Study)Ranked 6th in IS discipline and #5,225 across all disciplines globally. (Stanford University)
2021Faculty Excellence in Research AwardAwarded by Walton College of Business.
2020AIS LEO AwardLifetime Achievement Award. The highest award in the IS field for exceptional global contributions. (Association for Information Systems)
2020Outstanding Faculty MemberFor achievement in student engagement, scholarship, and leadership. (Univ. of Arkansas)
2019AIS Distinguished Member Cum LaudeRecognized for commitment to the Association for Information Systems. (ICIS, Munich)
2019#1 Ranked Author (Sociometric Analysis)Ranked #1 in “An Analysis of the Most Published Authors… in the DATABASE for Advances in IS.”
2019Top 5 AIS ScholarRanked in the top 5 with an h-index of 85. (Univ. of Arizona h-index ranking)
2018Best Published Paper AwardFor “Management Misinformation Systems: A Time to Revisit.” (Academy of Management, OCIS Division)
2017Top 5 Prominent MIS ResearcherRanked in the top 5 of 400 prominent researchers. (Univ. of Arizona h-index ranking)
20173rd Most Frequently Appearing AuthorRecognized for appearances in eleven high-impact journals (1977-2014). Ranked 5th in elite journals.
2016Stafford Beer MedalFor the best paper appearing in the European Journal of Information Systems. (Blackett Memorial Lecture, London)
2015Most Prolific Author (Ranked 5th)Ranked 5th in MIS Quarterly’s all-time most prolific author list.
2015Top 5 Prominent MIS ResearcherRanked in the top 5 of 400 prominent researchers. (Univ. of Arizona h-index ranking)
2015Best Paper Award (Runner-Up)For “Modern Information Technology in an Old Workforce.” (Journal of Strategic Information Systems)
2015Senior Scholar Research AwardAwarded for Excellence in Research. (College of Business & Behavioral Sciences)
2014Highly Cited Paper DesignationFor “Business Value of IT…” (JAIS, 2008). Placed in top 1% of citations in Computer Science. (Thomson Reuters/Web of Science)
2013Distinguished Alumni AwardAwarded at Convocation. (Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi)
2013Excellence in Graduate Teaching AwardAwarded by College of Business & Behavioral Sciences. (Clemson University)
2013Top 10 Prominent MIS ResearcherRanked in the top 10 of 400 prominent researchers. (Univ. of Arizona h-index ranking)
2013Highly Cited ResearcherListed among Highly Cited Researchers. (Thomson Reuters)
2012Best Paper Award (2011)For “The Successful Implementation of CRM System Projects.” (DATA BASE for Advances in IS)
2012Alumni Award for Outstanding ResearchClemson University’s highest honor for research.
2012Board of Trustees Award for Faculty ExcellenceClemson University.
2012Best Paper Award (2011)For “Inter-Organizational System Usage and Supply Chain Integration.” (Decision Sciences)
2012Who’s Who in AmericaSelected for the 2012 Edition.
2011Leadership Development AwardGlobal Information Technology Management Association (GITMA).
2011Senior Scholar Research AwardAwarded for Excellence in Research. (College of Business & Behavioral Sciences)
2011Board of Trustees Award for Faculty ExcellenceClemson University.
2011AIS Spotlight AwardFor Lifelong Service to AIS, ICIS, and AMCIS. (Association for Information Systems)
2011AIS Fellow AwardFor outstanding contributions to the IS discipline in research, teaching, and service.
20103rd Most Productive Author GloballyIn Business Process Management research (highest in behavioral science paradigm). (BPM Journal)
2010Board of Trustees Award for Faculty ExcellenceClemson University.
20093rd Most Influential ScholarBased on the family of Hirsch Indices (sustained citation impact). (JAIS)
2009Board of Trustees Award for Faculty ExcellenceClemson University.
20094th Most Published ResearcherRanked 4th in the “basket of top 6 IS journals” among 3,404 authors. (CAIS)
2009Honorary Advisory BoardCenter for Global Outsourcing.
2008Leadership Development AwardGlobal Information Technology Management Association (GITMA).
20073rd Most Published AuthorRecognized in “Analyzing IS Research Productivity: An Inclusive Approach to Global IS Scholarship.” (EJIS)
2007Board of Trustees Award for Faculty ExcellenceClemson University.
20074th Most Published AuthorOver 13 years in Information & Management.
2007Best Paper Award (2nd Place)For “Evolution in the Strategic Manufacturing Planning Process of Organizations.” (Journal of Operations Management)
20063rd Most Productive ResearcherIn 3 leading IS journals (assessing 2,401 authors). (CAIS)
2006Best Article Award (Finalist)For “The Dark Side of Information and Market Efficiency in e-Markets.” (Decision Sciences)
2006Board of Trustees Award for Faculty ExcellenceClemson University.
2006Stan Hardy AwardOutstanding paper published in Operations Management.
200516th Most Cited Article (1970-2005)For “An Empirically Derived Model for the Adoption of Customer-Based Interorganizational Systems.” (Decision Sciences)
2005Best Article Award (Finalist)For “Examining the Impact of Interorganizational Systems…” (Decision Sciences)
2005#1 Most Productive ResearcherRanked #1 (adjusted count) in top IS journals from 1999-2003. (CAIS)
2004Exemplary Works of IS ResearchRanked 2nd among IS authors with three articles listed. (The Handbook of Information Systems Research)
2004Best Published Paper (Runner-Up)OCIS Division of the Academy of Management.
2004Excellence in Graduate Teaching AwardCollege of Business & Behavioral Sciences, Clemson University.
2004Strathmore’s Who’s WhoSelected for the 2004 Edition.
2003Featured FacultyPresident’s Annual Report (Clemson University).
2003Senior Scholar Research AwardFor Excellence in Research. (College of Business & Behavioral Sciences)
2002Celebrating Research ForumRepresented the College of Business & Behavioral Sciences. (Clemson University)
2000Outstanding 2nd Year MBA ProfessorAwarded by the MBA batch of 2000.
20003rd Most Productive ResearcherIn top IS journals from 1992-1996. (CAIS)
2000Outsourcing World Achievement AwardFor contributions to the theory and practice of outsourcing. (PriceWaterhouseCoopers)
2000IS Quiz Bowl ParticipantRepresented Eastern US in the East vs. West IS Bowl. (AMCIS)
1999Best Paper SelectionFor “An International Empirical Examination of Technology Architecture…” (AMCIS)
1999Outsourcing World Achievement AwardFor contributions to the theory and practice of outsourcing. (PriceWaterhouseCoopers)
1999Distinguished Faculty Researcher AwardDarla Moore School of Business.
1998International Who’s Who in ITListed in the 1998 Edition.
1998Business Partnership Foundation FellowEndowed fellow for outstanding contribution to research, teaching, and service. (Univ. of South Carolina)
1998Most Productive ResearcherRanked #1 in IS from 1991-1997 based on pages published in top 6 journals.
1998Outstanding MBA Professor AwardBased on student votes.
1997-98Citations of Excellence6 papers received 5-star ratings for research/practical implications and originality. (Anbar Electronic Intelligence)
1997Alfred G. Smith AwardFor Excellence in Teaching (won twice).
1997Who’s Who of International ProfessionalsSelected and listed.
1996Best Business Readings5 Papers/Abstracts listed in the International Forum on Managing Information & Technology. (IMD, Switzerland)
1995Research FellowCollege of Business Administration, University of South Carolina.
1995Directory of Business Mgmt ScholarsListed in directory published by Harvard Business School Publishing.
1995University Research Award NomineeUSC Educational Foundation Research Award.
1995Letter of Commendation for TeachingFrom University President.
1994Cover Story AuthorInvited to write cover story for 25th anniversary issue of Database.
1993Outstanding Achievement AwardDecision Sciences Institute.
1993Faculty of the FutureProfiled in the cover story of The Columbian magazine.
1992Research FellowCollege of Business Administration, University of South Carolina.
1992Alfred G. Smith, Jr. AwardFor Excellence in Teaching.
1990Beta Gamma SigmaSelected to Honorary Society.
1988DSI Doctoral ConsortiumNominated for and participated.
1985FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh.
1985Phi Kappa PhiSelected to Honorary Society.
1985Letter of MeritFor completing MBA program with a perfect GPA of 4.0/4.0.
1984Elected EditorMBA Newsletter at Southern Illinois University.
1983AssistantshipSouthern Illinois University.
1982Best Five Thesis AwardFor B. Tech. Project. (I.I.T., New Delhi)
1982Academic Merit AwardDepartment of Electrical Engineering. (I.I.T., New Delhi)
1977Senior Science Talent ScholarshipBased on a national examination.