About Us

About

The Center for Digital Transformation is a Center of Excellence at The Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine. The Center (CDT) conducts and disseminates research on digital transformation. As a university-based center, it focuses on educating the workforce for success in a technology-intensive world.

Our Mission

To be a vital center of influence, advancing the competitiveness and productivity of businesses in the digital economy.

Our Team

Founding Director

Vijay Gurbaxani
Taco Bell Endowed Professor of Information Systems and Computer Science
The Paul Merage School of Business
Email: vgurbaxa@uci.edu

Staff

Leslie Fell
Assistant Director
Email: lfell@uci.edu

Nina Rae Parpana
Program Coordinator
Email: nparpana@uci.edu

In Memoriam

Deborah E. Dunkle, August 19, 1945 – September 10, 2022

Debbie joined UCI in the late 1970s. Her door was literally always open, and into the night, to faculty, students and staff who sought her personal wisdom and humor as well as technical expertise. She always had a sense of calm amidst crises, unwavering encouragement and a wry sense of humor. Over her 40+ year career, she assisted numerous faculty, students and staff.

Debbie rescued and adored many cats (all named after music composers) throughout her lifetime.

We are grateful for her selflessness and contributions, and she will be long remembered. Rest in Peace Debbie.