Florian Johannsen

Professor Florian Johannsen is a faculty member at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in the Faculty of Business and Economics, where he leads research and teaching in Business Application Systems. His office is located in Building B, Room 0213, and he holds regular office hours on Thursdays from 2:00-3:00 PM, with appointments available during semester breaks.

Professor Johannsen's research spans business application systems, method engineering, chatbots for internal business use, quality management for Smart Services & Industry 4.0, and social media analysis. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in developing modeling tools for business process improvement. He has led the WiWiNow Campus App project in collaboration with the University of Bremen, which received the Comenius EduMedia Seal in 2021 for its innovative approach to integrating technology into university teaching contexts.

His recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate consistent productivity with a focus on digital transformation in business processes, mobile learning applications, and the integration of sustainability principles into quality management systems. These works appear in top-tier information systems journals and conferences, showing his strong standing in the academic community.

• Best Associate Editor Award at WI 2022
• Best Paper Award at DESRIST 2021
• Comenius EduMedia Seal 2021
• Best Associate Editor at ECIS 2019
• Teaching Award from University of Regensburg (2017)
• Hilti Best Paper Award
• BDVB Award 2007

Professor Johannsen teaches advanced courses in business application systems, including specialized topics on ERP systems, service management, and social media analysis. His teaching reflects his research expertise, with courses designed to prepare students for the digital transformation challenges in modern business environments. His recent work on mobile learning applications demonstrates his commitment to innovative educational approaches that support student success, particularly in the transition to higher education.