I am thrilled to share a significant milestone: a research paper I co-authored has been selected as a Best Paper Nominee at the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2025) in Nashville.
Academic research is a process of rigorous scrutiny. Out of hundreds of submissions, only a handful survive the review process to reach the nomination stage. While I am grateful for the distinction, I want to look past the accolade and reflect on the research itself, why we wrote it, the problem it solves, and what this moment signifies for my journey as a scholar.
The Problem We Tackled Quantum computing has evolved rapidly from a theoretical concept to an impending commercial reality. Yet, we still know very little about how complex, geographically dispersed innovation ecosystems actually emerge. Specifically, how do scientific organizations (like universities) and commercial giants (like tech startups) collectively shape this new world?
Our paper, “Science and Commerce in Quantum Computing: Toward an Oscillatory Theory of Ecosystem Emergence,” tackles this exact question. We set out to understand the interplay between science and commerce and how their discourse has evolved over time.
Why This Work Stood Out I believe this paper resonated with the reviewers because we moved beyond simple analysis to offer a new theoretical lens. We didn’t just describe the history of quantum computing; we analyzed over 4,000 press releases spanning from 1989 to 2025 to visualize the pulse of the industry.
By applying a computational theory construction approach, we identified an “Oscillatory Theory” of ecosystem development. This offers a fresh perspective on how innovation ecosystems breathe and grow through the alternating rhythms of scientific discovery and commercial application.
A Win for the Team Research is a team sport. This nomination reflects the synergy of our team at the University of Arkansas. I am incredibly proud to stand alongside my co-authors, Shaila M. Miranda and Naif Almutawa. Their expertise, energy, and perspective were vital in bringing this project to life.
Looking ahead to Nashville in December, this recognition fuels my motivation to aim higher and continue exploring how emerging technologies reshape our world.
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