Bürki Florian

Bürki Florian is a Researcher at the Information Systems Directorate within the School of Management at HES-SO Valais-Wallis. His work focuses on Social innovation, Living Lab methodology, and Open Innovation, with particular emphasis on Organizational resilience and Digital transformation.

• Key projects include RCSO Social Franchises (2019–2021), aiming to replicate Energy Living Labs across Europe
• Contributed to Living Labs for Energy Decarbonisation (2020), promoting socio-technical innovations in renewable energy

His research explores:

• Socio-technical impacts of crises like the COVID-19 pandemic on academic institutions
• Strategies for digital divide mitigation in regional contexts
• Competency frameworks for Living Lab managers

Recent publications analyze organizational resilience through case studies in higher education, emphasizing the balance between technological integration and social solidarity during crises. Methodologically, he employs Living Lab processes combining surveys, interviews, and focus groups.