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Prof. Dr. Alexander Benlian is a Professor at the Endowed Chair for Information Systems & Electronic Services at the Faculty of Law and Economics, Technical University of Darmstadt, since 2012. He previously worked as an Assistant Professor at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (2008–2012) and as a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company (2006–2008). He also teaches at Goethe Business School in Frankfurt.
His research focuses on digital transformation, algorithmic management, and human-AI collaboration, integrating insights from business informatics, entrepreneurship, service research, psychology, and ethics. He has collaborated with institutions like Stanford University, Google Inc., and HEC Montréal.
- Education:
- Doctorate in Business Information Systems, Munich School of Management (2002–2006)
- Honorary Doctorate in Technology Management, CDTM (2002–2004)
- Diplom-Kaufmann and MA in Communication Sciences, FernUniversität Hagen and University of Munich (1997–2002)
His scholarly work appears in top journals like MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, and Journal of Service Research, earning him recognition as a top 1% business information systems scholar globally.
Scientific Awards:
- 2021: Claudio Ciborra Award Runner-Up (ECIS)
- 2019: HMD Best Paper Award
- 2018: Outstanding Teaching Award (Goethe Business School)
- 2017: MIS Quarterly Executive Best Paper Award
- 2016: Electronic Markets Paper of the Year
- 2015: Dr. Werner Jackstädt-Stiftung Scholarship
- 2014: ICIS Best Conference Paper Runner-Up
- 2012: E-Teaching-Award (TU Darmstadt)
He has held leadership roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Law and Economics (2018–2020), and serves as Spokesperson for TU Darmstadt’s research profile area in Digital Transformation. His editorial roles include Senior Editor for European Journal of Information Systems and Department Editor for Business & Information Systems Engineering.
