Profile
Dr. Russell L. Purvis is a Professor of Management at Clemson University, where he teaches courses in project management and technology management. His research focuses on project management, digital and AI-enabled work systems, and the use of artificial intelligence in both project delivery and higher education. His work has been published in leading academic journals, including MIS Quarterly, Management Science, Organization Science, Journal of Management Studies, and IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, among others, as well as in national conference proceedings.
Since joining Clemson University, Dr. Purvis has received multiple awards recognizing excellence in research, teaching, service, and interdisciplinary collaboration. These include the Ralph D. Elliott Endowed Award for Outstanding Service to Off-Campus, Distance, and Continuing Education (2023); the Service Excellence Award from the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business (2022); the Dean’s Award for Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Teaching and Service (2021); the Management Professor of Excellence Award from the Department of Management (2020); the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business Service Excellence Award (2018); the College of Business and Behavioral Science Service Excellence Award (2012); and the Emerging Scholar Research Award from the College of Business and Behavioral Science (2002).
Prior to joining Clemson University, Dr. Purvis was a faculty member at the University of Central Florida, where he received multiple honors for outstanding research, teaching, and service, including the Galloway Awards for Research, Teaching, and Undergraduate Teaching Excellence, as well as a State of Florida teaching award.
