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Dr. Andreas Drechsler is a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems at the School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington. He holds an office at Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand, and can be reached at andreas.drechsler@vuw.ac.nz. With a strong background in both academia and industry, Drechsler brings practical experience from software development and project management to his academic work. His research primarily focuses on IS/IT management, information security management, and IT project management practices in organisations, with special emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises.
Drechsler earned his Business Information Systems degree and doctorate from the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) in Germany. Prior to joining Victoria University of Wellington, he worked as a researcher at UDE's Institute of Computer Science and Business Information Systems and served as a Visiting Scholar at the Muma College of Business, University of South Florida. His industry experience spans several years in software development and software project management, providing him with valuable practical insights that inform his academic work.
Dr. Drechsler's research interests center around understanding and enhancing IS/IT management, information security management, and IT project management practices, particularly in small and medium-sized organizations. He conducts both theory-building and design science research, with a special interest in the challenges and paradoxes that arise when engineering-oriented design approaches encounter organizational dynamics. His work explores how to improve conceptual and methodological foundations of design science research, especially in addressing social system transformations. Notably, he has developed frameworks for IT risk management in SMEs and has contributed significantly to design science research methodology through his work on knowledge paths and value-sensitive action design research.
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on design science research methodology, with increasing attention to AI integration in education and organizational contexts. The trajectory shows progression from foundational work on design science research to practical applications in SMEs and now to emerging areas like generative AI in higher education. His research demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical development and practical implementation, bridging the gap between academic research and real-world organizational challenges. A notable trend is his growing interest in human-AI collaboration, as evidenced by his current doctoral supervision topics.
Drechsler has been recognized with the Fellow (FHEA) from Te Arawai Ako/Advance HE in April 2023, acknowledging his contributions to higher education. His work on the Fractional CIO in SMEs, Knowledge Paths in Design Science Research, and Value-sensitive Action Design Research represents significant scholarly contributions to the information systems field.
Dr. Drechsler actively supervises both master's and doctoral students, with current supervision including topics such as "Strategic alignment of human-AI collaboration," "Exploring the impact of Human-AI Collaboration on leadership," "Information systems ownership for customer & business value outcomes," "Digital Safety and Cyber Engineering," and "The role of Enterprise Architecture in making Digital Transformations more successful." His teaching portfolio includes courses on Digital Architecture, Enterprise Security, Process Management and Design, and Business Process Design, demonstrating his commitment to developing the next generation of information systems professionals.
While specific laboratory or research team information isn't prominently featured in the available materials, Drechsler's collaborative publication record suggests active engagement with research networks. His work often involves international collaboration, as evidenced by co-authorship with researchers from various institutions. His research on SMEs, particularly the Fractional CIO concept, indicates potential connections with industry practitioners and organizations focused on small business technology management.
