I am the Charles A. Hayes Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina–Greensboro. My research focuses on emerging technologies and their impact on global innovation, including AI, blockchain, and other transformative technologies. This site shares my publications, research insights, and initiatives aimed at advancing technological progress and promoting inclusive growth.
Selected Recent Media Highlights
Featured on Adhyaro Bata Ujyalo Tira (Yatri Media Network)
Interviewed by award-winning journalist Tika Yatri on AI and blockchain in the Global South; episode premiered November 25, 2025.
Interview with NTV World
Interviewed by Sarah Sapsanamma Rai for NTV World Insights on Inclusive AI and equitable AI governance (December 19, 2025).
Selected Recent Academic Publications
“Privacy and cybersecurity issues facing the metaverse: An analysis of technological and institutional factors“, Telecommunications Policy.
“Transforming Cybersecurity with Agentic AI to Combat Emerging Cyber Threats“, Telecommunications Policy.
“Using Non-Fungible Tokens for Corporate Strategic Objectives”, Management Decision.
“AI Agents and Agentic Systems: A Multi-Expert Analysis”, Journal of Computer Information Systems.