About
**Markus Rohde** is an Adjunct Professor and Divisional Director of Community Informatics at the University of Siegen, specifically within the Faculty of Information Systems and New Media. He holds a PhD in Information Systems from Roskilde University (2007) and has extensive experience in research and consultancy, including roles as CEO of AGENDA CONSULT GmbH and project manager at the International Institute for Socio-Informatics (IISI). His work focuses on socio-informatics, human-computer interaction (HCI), and the intersection of technology with social movements, activism, and conflict zones.
Education:
- PhD in Information Systems, Roskilde University, Denmark (2007)
- Studies in Psychology and Sociology, University of Bonn, Germany
Research Interests:
His research explores ICT in political activism, digital civics, participatory design, and socio-technical systems. Notable areas include:
- ICT usage in conflict zones (e.g., Syria, Republika Srpska)
- Design of tools for activists' privacy and security (e.g., Cyberactivist)
- Rural digitalization and educational infrastructure in Morocco
Grants & Projects:
He has led projects such as:
- DCitizens: Empowering citizens with digital tools
- SEEDS: Automotive transformation platform
- FOREA: Socio-informatics research collaborations
Awards:
- Publication Prize of the DGA (Digital Culture & Society)
Labs & Initiatives:
- PRAXLABS: Practice-based computing research
- Fab Lab Siegen: Innovation and maker spaces
