Dennis Riehle

Jun.-Prof. Dr. Dennis Riehle is a Professor at the University of Koblenz, leading the Business Informatics and Smart Data research group within the Institute for Business and Administrative Information Systems (Department 4). His work focuses on data acquisition (IoT/sensor technology), data management (IT infrastructures), and analysis-driven business decision-making. He holds roles in academic governance, including membership in the Department Council of FB4 and managing the Smart Data initiative.

Research emphasizes design science methodologies, prototyping solutions for interoperable IoT platforms, and leveraging data to optimize business processes. Notable projects include the DFG-funded SPARCI infrastructure for socio-technical systems and AI literacy initiatives. He collaborates on data sovereignty frameworks for SMEs and develops educational tools like the EduClare tutoring chatbot.

His interdisciplinary work bridges technical systems with organizational practices, addressing challenges in smart campus environments, comment moderation systems, and compliance management. Current projects explore explainable AI processes and sustainable data trust models.