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Robert M. Davison is a distinguished scholar whose research centers on the responsible and impactful application of information systems (IS) for societal betterment. A key contribution is his advocacy for bridging the gap between academic research and real-world practice, as seen in his work "The practitioner perspective" (2023), which argues for re-engaging with practitioners to ensure IS research remains relevant. Davison has also been at the forefront of critical dialogues on emerging technologies, co-authoring the highly cited "Theory‐Driven Perspectives on Generative Artificial Intelligence in Business and Management" (2024, 98 citations), which examines the transformative potential and anxieties surrounding generative AI. His commitment to ethical scholarship is further demonstrated in "Special issue on responsible IS research for a better world" (2022), where he champions a moral obligation for researchers to contribute positively to society. With a career spanning decades, including early technical work on generalized regression for coordinate measuring machines (1986), Davison’s impact is defined by his persistent call for relevance, responsibility, and theory-driven inquiry, making him a pivotal voice in shaping the future of information systems research.