Digital technologies are transforming the way we work, make decisions, and organize. Our research begins precisely where these changes become tangible—in organizations, within societal contexts, and in people’s everyday lives.
We combine cutting-edge empirical research with practical knowledge transfer, guided by a shared research logic. Our research is driven by a clear guiding principle:
“Getting digital transformation right means putting people at the center.”Prof. Dr. Sven Laumer, Schöller Endowed Chair of Information Systems
We seek to understand, shape, and responsibly embed digital transformation.
Our research is organized around three closely interconnected focus areas:
Understanding, Shaping, and Communicating Processes of Change
Digital transformation is more than the adoption of new technologies. It reshapes organizations, ways of working, and societal practices. In this area of research, we examine how digital transformation can be designed and implemented in ways that are effective, human-centered, and sustainable.
Embedding AI Fairly, Transparently, and Responsibly in Society
Artificial intelligence influences decisions, information flows, and value creation. In this area of research, we examine how AI systems can be designed, deployed, and governed responsibly.
Shaping Work in the Interplay of Humans, AI, and Organizations
The future of work emerges where new technologies intersect with people and organizations. In this area of research, we examine how collaboration, leadership, and human resource management need to be reimagined in the digital age.
All three research areas are guided by the same underlying idea:
- Understanding – how digital technologies transform work, decision-making, and organizations
- Shaping – how transformation, AI, and work can be implemented responsibly
- Embedding – how sustainable structures, governance, and acceptance can be fostered
Research Approach
Our research combines scientific excellence with sustainable transfer to business and society.
We see ourselves as a bridge between theoretical foundations and practical application.
We therefore bring together fundamental research and practice-oriented research in an integrated approach. Our work in basic research has been and continues to be supported by projects funded by, among others, the DFG, the BMBF, the bidt, the Volkswagen Foundation, and the Schöller Foundation. These projects make theoretical and methodological contributions to advancing key questions in the fields of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and the future of work.
In practice-oriented research, we put our findings into practice together with partners from industry and society – for example, within the Software Campus or through direct collaborations with companies and organizations. The aim is to translate scientific insights into concrete recommendations for action, strategies, and solutions.
We are open to new collaborations with companies, public institutions, and societal actors. If you are interested in working with us, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Publications
The results of our research are regularly published in leading international journals in Information Systems and Business Administration (e.g., MISQ, ISR, JMIS, JAIS, ISJ, EJIS, JIT, and JSIS). In addition, we present and discuss our work at renowned international scientific conferences.
In this way, we make an ongoing contribution to the academic discourse – both through theoretical advancements and through empirically grounded insights into current issues related to digital transformation, responsible artificial intelligence, and the future of work.