Overview
Research
The Chair of Information Systems, Digital Innovation and Performance Management bridges the gap between academic excellence and corporate success. For over 10 years, we have partnered with market leaders in automotive, consulting, engineering, and finance to not just face the challenges of modern IT management, but to master them. Our goal is high-impact research that delivers measurable, sustainable value.
While we adapt our research to the pulse of the industry, our core remains stable:
Making Digital Transformation successful through a holistic lens (People, Technology, Task). Currently, our focus areas include:
IT Management
We bridge the gap between academic rigor and corporate strategy to master the complexities of digital transformation. Our research focuses on sustainable governance and enterprise architectures that enable organizations to build lasting capabilities in a hyper-connected world. Explore how we transform scientific excellence into actionable strategic value.
Personal Productivity
Focusing on the human element of the digital shift, we investigate how smart technology and data-driven insights can unlock individual potential. Our work optimizes modern work environments by balancing cognitive performance with well-being to ensure long-term professional growth. Discover our approach to empowering people through scientifically grounded productivity tools.
Smart City & Utilities
We address real-world urban challenges by developing intelligent, data-enabled ecosystems for the energy and utility sectors. Through close collaboration with practice partners, we reshape essential infrastructure into sustainable digital solutions that improve quality of life. Learn how our research creates a measurable impact on the pulse of the digital energy transition.
Approach
In our work, we view the digital world from two critical perspectives. Following the Design Science paradigm, we develop and evaluate innovative artifacts—from process models to digital tools. In parallel, we conduct behavioral research to understand the conditions under which these solutions are accepted and how they truly serve the people using them.
Our mission is to make science tangible. Our collaborations range from targeted short-term studies to long-term research programs. By combining innovative research with strategic advisory skills, we ensure a rapid, value-creating transfer of knowledge directly into your organization. We work on-site to bridge the gap between theory and practice, sustainably shaping the future of work.