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I am an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where my research explores the transformative impact of innovative digital technologies in the workplace. My work focuses on how artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes knowledge work and platform-based labor. I investigate how these technologies augment, automate, or monitor tasks, and how they influence organizational practices, well-being, and business strategies.

Another part of my research also examines hybrid and remote work, including the use of Virtual Reality to support distributed collaboration. I am particularly interested in the organizational implementation of these technologies and their alignment with sustainable development goals, especially in relation to decent work and innovation.

In my teaching at DTU, I have developed and taught courses such as:

  • “From Analytics to Action” (Master level), which addresses the challenges organizations face when adopting AI and data science.
  • “Innovation Pilot” (Bachelor level), a hands-on course fostering innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • A new continuing education course on “Leadership with Data: AI strategy and leadership”, focusing on data-driven decision-making and AI adoption in organizations.

I actively supervise PhD students, as well as bachelor and master theses, on topics related to AI, digital transformation, and hybrid work. I am currently supervising projects on AI in managerial work, process mining in healthcare, and generative AI in knowledge management.

Beyond research and teaching, I contribute to the academic community as:

  • Co-Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Workplace Health Management.
  • Editorial Board Member of Electronic Markets – The International Journal on Networked Business.
  • Board Member of the Scandinavian Academy of Industrial Engineering and Management (ScAIEM).
  • Speaker at various international conferences and institutions, member of program committees for international conferences, and reviewer for international journals.

My work has been recognized with several awards, and I regularly engage with public discussions on the future of work and AI.

Other information

Language Skills:
English, German, Danish

Research areas

I explore how innovative digital technologies transform the workplace. My research focuses on the roles of artificial intelligence and data science, particularly in platform-based and knowledge-intensive work. I examine how these technologies enable new ways of working, support virtual collaboration, and facilitate remote work. Additionally, I investigate how organizations adopt these technologies and how they affect business models, strategies, and employee well-being.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Education/Academic qualification

Information Systems, PhD, Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Computer Science (Master), Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Keywords

  • User defined:
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Algorithmic Management
  • Knowledge work
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Hybrid Work
  • Virtual collaboration
  • Digital platforms
  • Digitalization

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