Dirk Kahlert

Prof. Dr. Dirk Kahlert holds the Professorship for Business Informatics, especially Application Systems at the Faculty of Business Administration and Industrial Engineering, Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK Leipzig). He has served as the Dean of Studies for Industrial Engineering (Master) and is based in office ZU 306, reachable via phone at +49 341 3076-6490 or email (contact details via OPAL learning platform).

• Research Focus: Digital transformation in business processes, supply chain management, business intelligence, and application systems.
• Professional Background: Prior to HTWK Leipzig, he worked as a Business Process Engineer at ZMD AG Dresden (2008–2010), a freelancer for project management and continuing education at TUCed GmbH Chemnitz (2002–2007), and a Research Associate at TU Chemnitz (2000–2008).
• Teaching: His courses are documented in the OPAL learning platform, with thesis evaluations and exam reviews requiring prior email appointments.

Projects: His research involvement includes initiatives like Digitalisierungszentrum Zeitz, SIWO INTERACT, MoLeWa, and Blockchains in Supply Chain Management, emphasizing sustainability, carbon management, and digital commerce.