Biography

Joe Nandhakumar is Professor of Information Systems at Warwick Business School, University of Warwick. His research focuses on the design and use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, and their implications for work practices, organizational interaction, and employee engagement.

He has served as Principal Investigator on multiple research projects, including several ESRC-funded studies on digital innovation and IUK-funded initiatives exploring AI and machine learning-based solutions for knowledge-intensive work.

Professor Nandhakumar is an Associate Editor for Information Systems Research (ISR), and previously served as a Senior Editor for the Journal of the Association for Information Systems (JAIS) and an Associate Editor for the European Journal of Information Systems (EJIS).

He earned his PhD in Management Information Systems from the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge. Prior to joining Warwick, he held academic positions at the University of Bath and the University of Southampton. He has also held visiting faculty appointments at the University of California, Irvine (Department of Information and Computer Science) and Georgia State University (Department of Computer Information Systems). In addition to his academic career, Professor Nandhakumar brings extensive industry experience from roles at Ford of Europe and Nestlé. He is also a fully qualified Chartered Management Accountant.

Research Interests

Professor Nandhakumar’s research explores the design, development, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging digital technologies in organizational settings. He is particularly interested in how these technologies transform work practices, reshape organizational processes, and influence patterns of interaction and engagement among employees and stakeholders.

His work examines the socio-technical dynamics involved in the implementation of AI systems, including the ways digital tools mediate knowledge-intensive tasks, decision-making, and innovation. He also investigates the broader implications of digital transformation for organizational identity, collaboration, and the evolving nature of professional work.

Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, his research contributes to both theoretical understanding and practical insights into how organizations can effectively navigate the opportunities and challenges posed by digital and AI-driven change.