We shape the digital future of organizations: strategically, practically, and with a special focus on the people behind the technology. At the Chair of Business Information Systems and Strategic IT Management, we research how technology is transforming the world of work and organizations. We are interested in increasing productivity, innovation, and success. Not one-sidedly, but always with consideration for the well-being and performance of the people affected. We are currently applying this perspective to the fields of IT management, urban IT systems, and IT systems for knowledge workers.

In our projects, we develop models, methods, and digital tools that don't end up in a drawer, but have an impact in practice. We are driven by the conviction that excellent research not only describes problems, but creates concrete solutions. Sustainable impact arises where science and practice work together on equal terms, and where new ideas are not just conceived but implemented together.

If you want to understand how IT really works today and what it might look like tomorrow, you've come to the right place.

Whether in marketing, production, or corporate innovation – the potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) are diverse. For example, it can automate decisions and processes or uncover complex relationships. At the same time, its use entails risks that can cause significant damage not only to the reputation and profitability of companies, but also to individuals and society: Deepfakes, discrimination, or a lack of transparency are just a few of the problem areas.

Companies must therefore not only use AI responsibly but also approach it critically. The Chair of Information Systems & AI in Marketing, headed by Prof. Dr. Mario Nadj, examines from a socio-technical perspective how AI systems can be developed, evaluated, and deployed in a robust, fair, transparent, and trustworthy manner in various application contexts.

Our research combines technical innovation with social relevance – and offers a wide range of opportunities for students, practitioners, and interdisciplinary research collaborations.

Prof. Dr. Hannes Rothe is the holder of the Chair for Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Ecosystems at the Rhine-Ruhr Institute for Information Systems at the University of Duisburg-Essen. He leads the Co-Creation Lab 'Place Beyond Bytes' where members of UDE develop digital products and services. His research group investigates the intersections of Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the management of digital ecosystems, and the organization of data and knowledge. 

The group coordinates several project consortia, such as those focusing on startups with AI, in health data spaces, or sustainable technologies. The research findings of the group are published in leading journals in business informatics and strategic management, including Information Systems Research [A+], Strategic Management Journal [A+], Journal of the Association for Information Systems [A], European Journal on Information Systems [A], or Information Systems Journal [A].

In education, the working group is committed to sustainable impact through digital innovations as well as entrepreneurial thinking and actions with digital technologies. To this end, it coordinates the Master's program in Sustainable Innopreneurship.

The chair focuses on the design of application systems and organizations, taking research findings into account. Our work addresses the core of the cognitive and design problem: How do IT systems in general, and enterprise systems as a specific system type in particular, function in companies? 

As part of our research and teaching efforts, we investigate the interdependencies between the organization and the application systems used. In this context, we address the concept of digitalization and the associated opportunities and challenges for companies, and especially for IT.