Robert J. Brunner

Robert J. Brunner serves as the Associate Dean for Innovation and Chief Disruption Officer at Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is also a Professor of Accountancy and an Arthur Andersen Faculty Fellow. Brunner has an extensive academic background with appointments across various departments, including Computer Science and Astronomy, and holds degrees in physics and astrophysics from Purdue University and Johns Hopkins University. His work focuses on the intersection of technology and business, particularly in areas such as data analytics and emerging technologies.