Warut Khern-am-nuai

Chair in Economics and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence 2025-2030

Warut Khern-am-nuai is an Associate Professor of Information Systems at the Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University. He received his Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the Krannert School of Management, Purdue University.

His research examines the impact of advanced digital technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, on relevant stakeholders, with a focus on both economic and ethical perspectives. His work has been published in premier business and management journals, including Management Science, Information Systems Research, MIS Quarterly, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, and Production and Operations Management, as well as in high-impact outlets across related disciplines such as computer science, engineering, law, and public policy.

Warut’s research also generates real-world impact, as evidenced by coverage in major media outlets (e.g., L’actualité, Les Affaires, and Forbes), citations in government policy documents, and industry collaborations where his findings have been applied in practice. He is the recipient of the prestigious INFORMS ISS Sandy Slaughter Early Career Award and the AIS Early Career Award, and was recognized as one of the Top 50 Undergraduate Business School Professors of 2022 by Poets&Quants.

The Research Chair in Economics and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence focuses on advancing knowledge at the intersection of technology, economics, law, and ethics. Its mission is to develop frameworks for AI ecosystems that balance innovation with economic outcomes and accountability, ensuring benefits for businesses, consumers, and society.

Drawing on expertise in AI management, the Chair examines the economic and ethical implications of AI adoption across both private and public sectors. This includes investigating how AI reshapes markets, governance, and stakeholder relations, while addressing critical issues of fairness, transparency, and legal responsibility.

By integrating economic analysis with ethical and legal perspectives, the Chair seeks to provide guidance for the responsible design, deployment, and regulation of AI while accounting for its economic impacts. This research program not only contributes to academic scholarship but also delivers actionable insights for policymakers and organizations navigating the challenges and opportunities of AI-driven transformation.