Hall of Fame

• Dr. Torben Barev (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2023)
• Dr. Dennis Benner (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2025)
• Dr. Marina Berkovich (Ph.D. from the Technical University of Munich, Department of Computer Science, 2012)
• Dr. Matthias Billert (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2022)
• Prof. Dr. Eva Bittner (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2015)
• Prof. Dr. Philipp Bitzer (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2015)
• Prof. Dr. Ivo Blohm (Habilitation at the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2021)
• Dr. Markus Böhm (Ph.D. from the Technical University of Munich, Department of Computer Science, 2015)
• Adjunct Prof. PD Dr. Ulrich Bretschneider (Habilitation at the University of Kassel, FB07, 2019)
• Dr. Ernestine Dickhaut (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2023)
• Dr. Dominik Dellermann (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2020)
• Dr. Sebastian Dünnebeil (Ph.D. from the Technical University of Munich, Faculty of Computer Science, 2013)
• Dr. David Durward (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2020)
• Prof. Dr. Philipp Ebel (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2016)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Edona Elshan (Ph.D. from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2023)
• Dr. Karen Eilers (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2024)
• Dr. Christian Engel (Ph.D. from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2022)
• Dr. Sissy-Josefina Ernst (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2020)
• Dr. Jens Fähling (Ph.D. from the Technical University of Munich, Department of Computer Science, 2015)
• Dr. Leonie Freise (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2026)
• Dr. Lysann Gebauer (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2018)
• Dr. Michael Greineder (Ph.D. from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2023)
• Dr. Philipp Haas (Ph.D. from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2019)
• Dr. Marco Hartmann (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2015)
• Dr. Eike Hirdes (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2015)
• Dr. Axel Hoffmann (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB16, 2014)
• PD Dr. rer. nat. Holger Hoffmann (Habilitation at the University of Kassel, FB16, 2014)
• Dr. Michael Huber (Ph.D. from the Technical University of Munich, Faculty of Computer Science, 2015)
• Dr. Andreas Janson (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2018)
• Dr. Harald Kienegger (Ph.D. from the Technical University of Munich, 2015)
• Dr. Philipp Kipp (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2015)
• Dr. Sven Klee (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2026)
• Dr. Stefan Kleinschmidt (Ph.D. from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2020)
• Dr. Robin Knote (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2023)
• Dr. Nicolas Knop (Ph.D. from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2019)
• Dr. Felix Köbler (Ph.D. from the Technical University of Munich, Department of Computer Science, 2014)
• Dr. Heinz Krebs (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2015)
• Dr. Michael Kunz (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2024)
• Dr. Katja Lehmann (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2017)
• Dr. Niklas Leicht (Ph.D. from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2018)
• Dr. Mahei Li (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2018)
• Dr. Nikolaus Lipusch (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2020)
• Dr. Shakib Manouchehri (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2010)
• Dr. Christian Mauro (Ph.D. from the Technical University of Munich, Faculty of Computer Science, 2012)
• Dr. Philipp Menschner (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2014)
• Prof. Dr. Volkmar Mrass (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Faculty of Computer Science, 2020)
• Prof. Dr. Sarah Oeste-Reiß (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2017)
• Prof. Dr. Christoph Peters (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2015, and habilitation from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2021)
• Dr. Andreas Prinz (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2014)
• Dr. Marcel Rhyn (Ph.D. from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2019)
• Dr. Christoph Riedl (Ph.D. from the Technical University of Munich, Faculty of Computer Science, 2011)
• Prof. Dr. Roman Rietsche (Ph.D. from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2020)
• Dr. Anuschka Schmitt (Ph.D. from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2024)
• Prof. Dr. Sofia Schöbel (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, Department 07, 2020)
• Dr. Benedikt Simmert (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2022)
• Prof. Dr. Matthias Söllner (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2013, and habilitation from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2018)
• Dr. Niroshan Thillainathan (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB16, 2016)
• Prof. Dr. Fabian Tingelhoff (Ph.D. from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2026)
• Dr. Julia Troll (Ph.D. from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2020)
• Prof. Dr. Thiemo Wambsganss (Ph.D. at the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2022)
• Dr. René Wegener (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2014)
• Dr. Tim Weinert (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2023)
• Dr. Frank Weiß (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2016)
• Dr. Rainer Winkler (Ph.D. from the University of St. Gallen, IWI, 2021)
• Dr. Shkodran Zogaj (Ph.D. from the University of Kassel, FB07, 2016)

PhD topic:

• "Exploring Nudging in Digital Work Environments - Conceptual and Empirical Foundations for Digital Nudge Designs in the Context of Personal Data Disclosure"

Now: Digital Innovation Manager | Novo Nordisk

PhD topic:

• "From Simple Interaction to Meaningful Engagement: A Deep Dive Into the Persuasive Design of Conversational Agents"

Now: Technical Product Manager | Commerz Direktservice GmbH

PhD topic:

• "Requirements engineering for IT-supported product service systems"

Now: Area Product Owner UI/UX | BMW Group

Ph.D. thesis topic:

• "Leveraging Digital Co-Creation Platforms for the Systematic Creation of High-Quality Contributions in the Public and Private Sectors"

Current Position: IT Project Manager | Airbus Helicopters Technik GmbH

PhD topic:

• "Designing for Shared Understanding - How Collaboration Engineering can Improve Team Effectiveness of Heterogeneous Groups"

Now: Professor Human-centered Information Systems Engineering | University of Zurich

Ph.D. thesis topic:

• "Design Principles for the Productive Delivery of Blended Learning Services"

Currently: Professor of Entrepreneurship | Münster University of Applied Sciences & Founder and CEO | smarTransfer GmbH, now Lyncronize (www.lyncronize.de)

Habilitation:

• "Leveraging Business Analytics in Organizations with Crowdsourced Data"

Now: Associate Professor of Information Systems, in particular Business Analytics | University of St.Gallen.

PhD topic:

• "IT-related challenges in the context of corporate divestments"

Now: Post-doc at the TU Munich

Habilitation

Habilitation at the University of Kassel, Department of Information Systems; Degree: Dr. rer. pol. habil. (Private lecturer)

Now: Associate Professor and Research Group Leader at the Department of Information Systems | University of Kassel

Ph.D. thesis topic:

• "Accelerating Entrepreneurial Decision-Making Through Hybrid Intelligence: Design Paradigms and Design Principles for Decisional Guidance in Entrepreneurship"

Current: CEO & Founder | vencortex

PhD topic:

• "Design Patterns for Lawful Information Systems"

Now: Head of Production Support | Roche Diagnostics GmbH

PhD topic:

• "Modular software architecture for value-added applications in German healthcare telematics"

Now: Professor for Entreneurship and Digital Business Models | Munich University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Computer Science

Ph.D. thesis topic:

• "The Future of Digital Labor – Exploring Crowd Work as a New Phenomenon in Information Systems"

Current Position: Innovation Manager | SMA Solar Technology AG

Ph.D. thesis topic:

• “Open Business Modeling: Design and Evaluation of Artifacts for IT-Enabled Business Modeling”

Current Position: Assistant Professor of Business Administration with a Special Focus on Information Systems | University of St. Gallen

PhD topic:

• "The Agile Mindset - Why it Matters, What it is, and How to Measure it"

Now: Founder and Managing Director | Institute for Transformation

PhD topic:

• "Leveraging Low Code Development Platforms in Organizations"

Now: Assistant Professor | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

PhD topic:

• "Cognitive Automation: Assessing Business Process Automation Potentials in Organizations Driven by Artificial Intelligence"

Now: Consultant | McKinsey & Company

Ph.D. thesis topic:

• "Leveraging Mobile Learning through Adaptation to Cultural Contexts – Theory-Motivated Design for Vocational Training in China"

Current position: Evangelische Bank

PhD topic:

• "Development and evaluation of a method for the scenario creation of product-service systems based on a creative problem-solving process using analogies"

Now: Test Automation Architect | BMW Group

Ph.D. thesis topic:

• "The Role of Generative AI in Changing Skills and Enabling Job Crafting"

Current Position: In-House AI Consultant | Dr. Ausbüttel GmbH & Co. KG

Ph.D. thesis topic:

• "The Continuous Use of Information Systems—A Longitudinal Study from the Perspective of Habitualization"

Current Position: Human Resources Development | K+S Aktiengesellschaft

PhD topic:

• "Towards Agile Work Organization"

Now: Manager | Capgemini Invent

PhD topic:

• "Conceptualizing Crowdfunding - Managing Disruptive Transformation In The Banking Industry"

Now: Head of Methodology & Portfolio Integration | Helsana Versicherungen AG

Ph.D. thesis topic:

• “Development of a Reference Model for the Systematic Increase in Membership and User Activity During the Growth Phase of Virtual Communities”

Ph.D. thesis topic:

• “Description of Reusable Processes for Achieving Learning Objectives in Serious Games”

Current Position: Consultant | AIT GmbH & Co. KG

PhD topic:

• "Requirement patterns for the specification of socio-technical systems - standardized requirements of trustworthiness and legal compatibility"

Now: Head of IT/ Business Intelligence | EK-UNICO GmbH

Habilitation:

• Methods and Tools for the socio-technical Development of ubiquitous Systems. Awarded teaching license (venia legendi) in Applied Computer Science, University of Kassel, FB 16.

Now: Research Associate | Chemnitz University of Technology

PhD topic:

• "Design patterns to support collaborative idea development in virtual idea communities"

Now: Managing Partner | Monaco Solutions GmbH

PhD topic:

"Improving Processes and Outcomes in Digital Learning Environments - Empirical Foundations and Design Principles for Scaffolding in Technology-mediated Learning "

Now: Project Manager | University of St. Gallen

PhD topic:

• "Engineering Tool Supported Collaboration Process for Web-based Platforms: Idea Elaboration in Virtual Ideation Communities"

Now: Project Manager | WINGAS GmbH

PhD topic:

• "Improving Data-driven Management of Procurement and Supply Chain Challenges in the Automotive Industry - An Empirical Process Model for Developing Strategic Data Analytics Competency"

Now: Senior Consultant | Accenture

PhD topic:

• "Service Business Design for Human-Centered Service Systems"

Now: Product Manager | UNiQUARE Software Development GmbH

PhD topic:

• "Critical success factors and challenges of Software-as-a-Service based Enterprise Resource Planning implementation projects - An explorative study using the example of SAP Business ByDesign"

Now: msg global solutions

PhD topic:

• "Internal Crowdsourcing System: How to design and adapt a new mode of work"

Now: Cyber Security Consultant | AWK Group AG

PhD topic:

• "Design of smart personal assistants - requirement and design patterns to increase service quality and legal compatibility"

Now: IT Enterprise Architect | K+S Group

PhD topic:

• "Analyzing and Leveraging Benefits of Online Social Networking for the Elderly - Effects and Design of Social Networking Sites"

Now: Senior Data Product Strategist & Discovery Lead | Mindfuel GmbH

PhD topic:

• "Business process management as a key factor for liberalization"

Now:Lecturer at the University of Kassel

PhD topic:

• "Analysis on Successful Project Completion in Reward-based Crowdfunding"

Now: Digital Transformation Manager | genesis-markets

Ph.D. thesis topic:

• “Fostering Interaction and Feedback in Large-Scale Lectures in Higher Education—Design and Evaluation of Technology-Mediated Self- and Peer Assessments”

Current Position: Manager of Training Services, Global Marketing & Sales Services | B. Braun Melsungen AG

PhD topic:

• "Improving Software Testing Quality through the Crowd"

Now: Team Analyst | dot consulting AG, Agile Transformation

PhD topic:

• "Theorizing a Service Structure - A Hypergraph-based Modeling Approach and Application"

Now: Research group leader at the Department of Information Systems | University of Kassel

Ph.D. thesis topic:

• "Crowd-Based Entrepreneurship – How Crowd-Based Infrastructures Can Be Leveraged to Unlock New Innovation Potential for Entrepreneurs, Customers, and Actors in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems"

Current Position: Managing Director | Section9

Ph.D. thesis topic:

• “Social Software in Companies—Potential Benefits and Adoption in Internal Collaboration”

Current position: empact brands GmbH

PhD topic:

• " A framework for the service-oriented integration of medical devices in hospitals "

Now: Senior Lead Software Engineer | B. Braun Avitum AG

PhD topic:

• "A Service Engineering Method for Knowledge-Intense Person-Oriented Services"

Now: Patent Examiner | Healthcare Informatics

PhD topic:

• "Harnessing Novel Forms of Work Organization: Design Knowledge on Crowdworking Platform Systems"

Now: Professorship for Digital Public Management | Ludwigsburg University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration and Finance

PhD topic:

• "Leveraging the Potentials of Peer Learning - Conceptual Foundations and Reference Processes for Peer Learning"

Now: Professor of Information Systems, especially Digital Collaboration | Christian Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

Habilitation:

• Designing Work and Service Systems

PhD topic:

• "Modularization of Services - A Modularization Method for the Field of Telemedicine"

Now: Professor | University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich

PhD topic:

• "Interaction Design Patterns for NFC-based Electronic Data Capture Applications"

Now: Company founder

PhD topic:

• "Improving Decision Making in Crowdsourcing"

Now: Orgination Analytics Lead | Swiss Re

PhD topic:

• "Tool-Supported Innovation Management in Service Ecosystems"

Now: Associate Professor | North Eastern University

PhD topic:

• "Enhancing Student Performance Through Technology-Mediated Formative Feedback in Large Scale University Lectures"

Now: Institute for Information Systems | University of St.Gallen, Research Professor | Bern University of Applied Sciences

PhD topic:

• "Artificial Intelligence, Augmentation, and Agency"

Now: Assistant Professor | The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

PhD topic:

• "Exploring Gamification in Digital Learning Environments - Conceptual and Empirical Foundations for Gamification Designs"

Now: Junior Professor | University of Osnabrück

PhD topic:

• "Internal Crowd Work, Empowerment and Agility - Why Internal Crowd Work Matters and How It Leads to Psychological Empowerment and Workforce Agility"

Now: Business Process Expert Idea to Product | Sartorius AG

PhD topic:

• "Deriving Trust Supporting Components for Ubiquitous Information Systems"

Habilitation topic:

• "Understanding and Designing Effective Digital Innovations in Learning"

Now: Professor | University of Kassel

PhD topic:

• "Model Driven Visual Programming for Serious Games"

Now: Managing Director | agilam Group

Ph.D. thesis topic:

• "Enframing Experience and Exploitation: Immersive Platforms as Entangled Emerging Technology"

Currently:

PhD topic:

• "The Anatomy of an Engaging Crowdsourcing Experience"

Now: Senior UX Researcher | Google

PhD topic:

• "Improving Adaptive Argumentation - Learning through Artificial Intelligence"

Now: Professor for Digital Management, Research in Human-Centered AI-based Systems | Bern University of Applied Sciences

PhD topic:

• "The Didactic Service Blueprint: A method for the analysis and design of highly participatory learning services"

Now: Founder and Managing Director | smarTransfer GmbH, now Lyncronize

PhD topic:

• "Design Knowledge on Work-Progress-Integrated Microlearnings"

Now: Business Architect/Digital Learning & IT Project Management | Energy Markets | GASCADE Gastransport GmbH

PhD topic:

• "Consumerization: Enabling the Introduction of IT Services for Mobile Consumer Devices"

Now: Technology Manager | Telefónica

PhD topic:

• "Designing and Embedding Smart Personal Assistant Technology in Online and Blended Learning Environments"

Now: Computer science teacher | Kanti am Brühl

PhD topic:

• "Governance of Crowdsourcing Systems - Managing Crowdsourcing Projects from a Crowdsourcing System Perspective"

Now: Senior Project Manager | Mecklenburgische Versicherung