Faculty Member
Carl Lorenz Canlas, Ph.D., MSIS/MPA, focuses his current research on cybersecurity audits, artificial intelligence, and project management. He holds a B.S. in Information Systems, an M.S. in Information Systems and Executive Master of Public Administration, and a Ph.D. in Information Technology. He holds multiple industry certifications, including ISACA CISA, ISC2 Cybersecurity, PMP, PMI-ACP, ITIL, and Six Sigma Black Belt.
He currently serves as an editorial reviewer for the Association for Information Systems (AIS), the International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS), and the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS). In these roles, he collaborates closely with authors to enhance the quality and clarity of their submissions, assists further with the peer review process, and coordinates with reviewers and editorial teams.
Dr. Canlas is married to Family and Human Development Professor, Dr. Jerevie Malig, and they have three beautiful children. Outside of the office, he enjoys basketball, multiplayer Starcraft and playing the bass guitar with his local band.
Global Ethical and Professional Perspectives in IS and IT, Summer 2026
Independent Study, Summer 2026
Systems Design and Implementation, Summer 2026
Database Security and Auditing, Spring 2026
Database Systems and Warehousing, Spring 2026
Global Ethical and Professional Perspectives in IS and IT, Spring 2026
Recent Fulbright Assignment - Developing Ethical AI Regulation for the University of Prizren "Ukshin Hoti", Kosovo
The Fulbright Specialist Program is a U.S. Department of State initiative that promotes collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing between U.S. experts and institutions around the world. Selection is highly competitive and recognizes individuals with the expertise to make meaningful contributions to host institutions while fostering lasting academic partnerships and cross-cultural exchange.
UK-based professional organization that supports teaching excellence in higher education; FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy)
This award recognizes faculty members who contribute to the university’s Global Spotlight and Research Program, which is designed to provide students with enriching international experiences and research opportunities.
"The Effectiveness of Project Management Credentials and Integrated Project Management Implementation on IT Project Management Success"
