Dietmar Wikarski

Dietmar Wikarski is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the Brandenburg University of Technology. His expertise spans Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), Systems Analysis, Business Process Modeling, and Quantitative Methods for System Evaluation. He has been a pivotal figure in advancing cooperative information systems and semantic technologies in both academic and administrative contexts.

• Education: Studied Mathematics at Donetsk University (1972-1977)
• Doctorate: Promoted in 1984 at Humboldt University of Berlin

Wikarski’s research focuses on Workflow Management, Petri Nets, and E-Government. His work integrates qualitative and quantitative analysis for distributed systems, with applications in healthcare, education, and public administration. He has developed methodologies for BPMN tools, telemedicine communication, and semantic technologies in knowledge management.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to sustainable rural development, taxonomy governance, and process modeling in academic and medical sectors. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Systems Analysis, Process Modeling, and Semantic Technology Applications for Business Informatics students.

Research Highlights:

• Dynamic knowledge mapping using semantic web technology
• Modular process nets for system evaluation
• Petri net tools for workflow adaptability
• Exception handling in workflow management
• Integration of qualitative and quantitative software analysis
• Cooperative information systems engineering