Center for AI and Business Transformation (CAIBT) Team

The Center for AI and Business Transformation (CAIBT) is led by three Lehigh faculty members whose work spans strategy, information systems, and applied AI and analytics, supported by a growing network of student research associates and affiliate faculty.

Leadership

Michael Rivera

Michael Rivera, Ph.D.

Director

Researches digital transformation and AI strategy, with industry roots in analytics startups and consulting for organizations including Lockheed Martin and American Airlines.

 

 

 

Kofi Arhin

Kofi Arhin, Ph.D.

Associate Director

Researches the design and ethical implementation of AI systems, with a focus on responsible human-AI interaction in organizational contexts.

 

 

 

Burak Eskici

Burak Eskici, Ph.D.

Associate Director

Applies computational and quantitative methods to study AI's impact on organizations and decision-making, drawing on prior work at the World Bank and Harvard.

 

 

 

Join Us as a Student Research Associate

We are looking for motivated students to work directly with Center faculty on applied AI research projects. Open to Lehigh undergraduates, MBAs, and master's students. Send us your CV to apply.

Opportunities for Affiliate Faculty

Lehigh faculty with interests in AI, strategy, analytics, or organizational change are invited to affiliate with the Center, engaging in research, mentoring, and collaboration. Reach out to get involved.