Erik Alanson

Erik Alanson, Ph.D., serves as the Interim Unit Head of the Information Technology Co-op Unit and is an Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati, where Erik has been since August 2014. In addition to their academic roles, Erik Alanson is the Chief Executive Officer at QualAI, focusing on enhancing qualitative research through generative AI, and Erik leads the Cincinnati Group for the Ohio Cyber Reserve, emphasizing information security education and training. Erik Alanson has held various positions, including Director of the Computing & Information Technology Co-op Program and editorial board member for the International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning. With a robust background in education and athletics, Erik Alanson's experience includes recruitment, career counseling, and facilitating leadership programs through organizations such as the NCAA and Xavier University. Erik Alanson's educational credentials encompass a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Cincinnati and multiple degrees in related fields.