معرفی
Dennis Kirschsieper is a Researcher at the University of Siegen's Faculty III (IT for the Ageing Society), affiliated with the Chair of Information Systems led by Prof. Claudia Müller. His work focuses on participatory design, digital media's societal impact, and aging populations' technological integration. He holds an M.Sc. in Sociology and has extensive experience in academic research across multiple German and international institutions.
- Education:
- 2003–2010: Sociology studies (minor in Philosophy/Psychology) at University of Duisburg-Essen
- 2011–2012: Lecturer at University of Würzburg
- 2012–2017: Research Assistant at University of Duisburg-Essen
- Key Projects:
- BEATA Project (Employment Relations as Social Exchange)
- CroGa Project (Crowdfunding as Gift Exchange)
- SFB 1187 Subproject A05 (Media of Cooperation)
Research Interests: Kirschsieper’s work bridges sociology and technology, emphasizing participatory design with vulnerable groups, digital literacy among older adults, and ethical crowdfunding practices. Recent studies include community-based platforms for aging societies and ICT’s role in grassroots initiatives.
Publications Overview: His 2024 work on utopian design spaces and 2023 papers on care-driven digital platforms highlight his focus on technology’s societal role. He also explores crowdfunding dynamics and participatory methodologies in aging contexts.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Prof. Claudia Müller’s team on age-tech solutions and participatory research frameworks. Engaged in multi-national EU-funded projects like JPI MYBL.
