About me
Ryan Wright is the Rolls-Royce Commonwealth Eminent Professor of Commerce, Co-Director of AI Research @ UVA, and Special Advisor to the Provost on AI Research at the University of Virginia. He leads university-wide strategy on AI research, working across disciplines to translate emerging technology into real-world impact. A researcher, educator, and frequent keynote speaker, Professor Wright focuses on how AI and cybersecurity reshape organizations, workforces, and decision-making. He teaches courses in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and innovation at UVA's McIntire School of Commerce. He brings both academic depth and practical perspective to the conversation about AI-driven workforce transformation across Virginia and beyond.
