Benjamin Henry Petersen

Benjamin Henry Petersen is a Researcher at the Department of Sociology of Work, Economy and Technological Change at Humboldt University of Berlin. His work focuses on the intersection of infrastructure theory and sociology of technology, particularly examining data-intensive software systems in healthcare settings and their impact on work processes and institutional co-determination.

• Education: Master of Arts in Sociology (University of Kassel, 2017-2021); Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Political Science (University of Kassel, 2012-2017)

Current research explores digital transformation in clinical environments, including tensions arising from networked systems and potential improvements in care communication. His recent publications analyze the dual effects of digitalization on nursing workloads and institutional collaboration.

He has previously collaborated with institutions like the WZB Berlin Social Science Center and Einstein Center Digital Future, contributing to debates on technological solutions for healthcare challenges through presentations at conferences such as the ver.di Elderly Care Conference and workshops at Charité Healthcare Research Platform.