Christian Matt

Christian Matt is a Full Professor and Co-Director of the Institute of Information Systems at the University of Bern. His academic journey includes positions as Associate Professor (2020-2024) and Assistant Professor (2013-2020) at the same institution. Previously, he served as an Academic Councillor and Research Assistant at LMU Munich. His work focuses on how organizations can strategically and responsibly leverage digital technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, to create sustainable value.

Dr. Matt received his doctorate from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, where he also completed his habilitation in 2017. His educational background includes a Master of Business Research from LMU Munich, an M.Sc. in Management/European Master in Management from LMU Munich/EM Lyon/Aston Business School, and an M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He also studied business informatics at TU Darmstadt.

Prof. Matt's research centers on digital transformation and value creation, with a special focus on the responsible design and use of AI. He investigates how digital innovations can make concrete value contributions to organizations, working closely with practical partners including companies and public organizations. His interdisciplinary approach examines the strategic implementation of new technologies while considering ethical and societal implications.

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on AI ethics, digital fairness, and the practical implementation of digital technologies. Key themes include moral decision-making with AI systems, user perceptions of voice agents and diagnostic devices, ephemeral content on social media, and the impact of digital tracing technologies. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications across business, legal, and healthcare domains.

• Distinguished Member of the Association for Information Systems (AIS) (2022)
• Digital Transformation and Society: Outstanding Editorial Board Member Award (2024)
• Internet Research: Outstanding Associate Editor Award (2018)
• Electronic Markets: Outstanding Reviewer Award (2016)
• Dissertations-Förderpreis des Forum Münchner Betriebswirte e.V. (2013)

Prof. Matt actively supervises students and leads multiple interdisciplinary research projects funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. His current projects include "ELCI – Epl(AI)ning Legal Communication to Individuals," "A Multi-perspective Assessment of Channel-related Unfairness in Voice Assistants," and "Algorithmic Management – Establishing Fair and Participative Shift Planning in Healthcare." He collaborates extensively with industry partners to translate research into practical applications.

As Co-Director of the Institute of Business Information Systems at the University of Bern, Prof. Matt leads a research team investigating digital transformation challenges. He is also involved with the Research Center "Law and Digitalization" at the University of Bern's Faculty of Law, and co-organizes the international "Workshop on the Digitalization of the Individual" (DOTI) held in cities worldwide. His research center focuses on practical applications of business information systems.