Dirk Kalmring

Prof. Dr. Dirk Kalmring is a Professor of Business Informatics at the Faculty of Business Studies, Hochschule Düsseldorf (University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf). His academic work focuses on business process management, decision analytics, and IT applications in business contexts. He teaches courses including Business Process Management, Business Informatics, and IT Applications, and leads project modules on topics like supply chain analysis and IT-supported business methods.

Prof. Kalmring's research spans several key areas in business informatics: business process management (BPM), decision analytics, process mining, robotic process automation (RPA), information security, and knowledge management. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in modeling business processes using standards like BPMN and DMN. He has developed strong industry partnerships with companies such as UiPath, Signavio, and Fluxicon to enhance practical learning experiences for students.

His recent publications reflect trends toward digital transformation in business processes, with increasing focus on decision automation, process optimization through RPA, and security in digital business environments. The research shows a progression from foundational work in knowledge management to current applications in process mining and decision analytics.

Scientific awards include nominations for 'Professor des Jahres' (Professor of the Year) in 2023, 2018, and 2015, recognizing his excellence in practical-oriented teaching that prepares students for professional careers.

Prof. Kalmring actively engages students through project modules where they work with real industry partners like Tsurumi Europe GmbH and GBTEC Software AG. These projects focus on practical applications of business process modeling, supply chain optimization, and digital transformation. His teaching approach emphasizes bridging academic theory with industry practice.

He leads a working group that collaborates with various industry partners including UiPath, Signavio, Fluxicon, and MID GmbH on research and teaching initiatives related to business process management, decision modeling, and enterprise architecture.