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Anthony SIMONOFSKI is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management Sciences within the Faculty of Economic, Social and Management Sciences at the University of Namur. He is actively involved in the Namur Digital Institute (NADI) and leads the Management of INformation and DIgital Transformation (MIND IT) research group. His academic background includes dual doctorates in Business Economics from KU Leuven and Computer Science from UNamur.
His educational background demonstrates exceptional interdisciplinary training:
- Doctor in Business Economics, KU Leuven
- Doctor in Sciences (Computer Science), UNamur
- Master in Business Engineering - Information Management, UNamur
- Master in Handelsingenieur in de Beleidsinformatica, KU Leuven
- Bachelor in Business Engineering - Information Management, UNamur
SIMONOFSKI's research focuses at the intersection of digital technology and public administration, with particular expertise in digital transformation, smart cities, and citizen participation. His work bridges information systems theory with practical governance challenges, developing frameworks for more responsive public services. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward AI applications in citizen engagement, with increasing focus on ethical implementation and practical frameworks for public sector use.
His scientific contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards:
- Best Paper Award at the 19th IEEE Conference on Business Informatics (2017)
- Publica Award for Methodological Guidance of La Louvière (2019)
- Nomination for the De Woot Award for Master's Thesis (2018)
As Principal Investigator, SIMONOFSKI leads seven major research projects with significant funding, including PARIS2 (2025-2029) on proactive digital public services and Di-Fic (2025-2030) on digital citizenship education. He has supervised numerous graduate students and contributes to the academic community through committee service, including serving on the Faculty Council of Economic, Social and Management Sciences. His work with the ALMEN Alumni Association Committee (as Member 2016-2017 and President 2017-2020) demonstrates his commitment to academic community building.
He directs the MIND IT research group which focuses on practical applications of digital transformation in public administration, with particular emphasis on citizen-centered design and implementation challenges in real-world governance contexts.
