Profile
The Chair of Information Systems and Strategic IT Management (SITM) conducts research on the strategic IT/IS management domain. Currently, our focus is on:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) from a strategic and managerial view
- AI-Supported Organizational Decision-Making
- Augmented Reality for Enterprise Architecture Management (AR EAM)
- Benefits Management and Value of IT (BM)
- Digital Strategy & Digital Transformation Management (DT)
- Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM)
- Green IT and Green IS
- IT Demand Management (ITDM)
- IT/Digital Innovation Management (ITIM)
- Project Management (PM) and Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
- Smart City (SC)
In our research, we approach these domains from two directions: Following the design science paradigm, we develop and evaluate artifacts (e.g., process models, methods, tools) for strategic IT/IS management. In parallel, we conduct behavioral research to gain an understanding of the conditions under which these (and other) artifacts are accepted, adopted, and proven successful. We ensure that our research results have a practical and sustainable benefit by cooperating with leading enterprises and institutions.
Our Activities
Teaching
Our teaching program grounds students in the areas of information systems for career preparation across a broad spectrum of industries.
Research
We are engaging in information systems research on today’s business issues. We address a wide variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary topics at the intersection of technology, social sciences, and business.
Industry Collaboration
We enable organizations to boost digital leadership capacity, build digital resources, and improve transformational performance through a range of organizational development programs, evidence-based coaching, and executive education services.
Thu, 03. Jul 2025 Karger, Erik
Master thesis on „Governing the Decentralized: A Comparative Case Study of the Governance in Tezos, Arbitrum, Optimism, Starknet, Polkadot, Ethereum, and Bitcoin“
Thu, 03. Jul 2025 Karger, Erik
Master thesis on „Mapping and Understanding Stakeholders in Public Blockchains“
Thu, 03. Jul 2025 Korn, Falco
Successful Dissertation Defense: Congratulations to Dr. Peder Bergan
Thu, 26. Jun 2025 Korn, Falco
Guest Lecture: Dr. Andreas Drechsler on Exploring the Knowledge Frontiers of IS Research
Thu, 26. Jun 2025 Korn, Falco
Keynote: Prof. Ahlemann on Future Skills in the Age of AI
Thu, 26. Jun 2025 Korn, Falco
New Publication in IEEE Access: "Mapping the Research Landscape of Virtual Coaches: What Is to Come?"
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We Learn in Bits - Online SAP Kurse für Studierende
In cooperation with SAP University Alliances, the IIS Chair offers SAP online course for students. After successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of participation from the University of Duisburg-Essen and, by passing the official SAP exam, an official certificate from SAP.
Zentrum für Gründungen und Innopreneurship der Universität Duisburg-Essen – GUIDE
It is part of the scientific process to always develop new hypotheses and ideas - many of these visions can be the basis for innovative business models. In order to successfully follow this path from idea to start-up, the Center for Start-ups and Innopreneurship at the University of Duisburg-Essen (GUIDE) under the umbrella of the Science Support Center is the central point of contact for start-ups from studies and science.
Curatorship
Highly motivated students have the opportunity to put their theoretical knowledge and creative ideas into practice at the student consulting firm act eV. In project teamthe consultants develop customized solutions for clients.