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Dr. Florian Pethig is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM), Tilburg University. He also serves as an External Lecturer at Mannheim Business School for multiple courses during 2024-2025.
His research focuses on digital platforms, online communities, and the societal impact of information technology. Key areas include:
- Algorithmic bias and gender discrimination in evaluation processes
- Socialization dynamics and newcomer retention in online communities
- Digital government services and inclusion for people with disabilities
- Moderation policies in online brand communities
Dr. Pethig's research examines how technology impacts user behavior and welfare, particularly for marginalized groups. His work combines empirical methods with theoretical frameworks from information systems, social psychology, and public administration to address real-world challenges in digital platforms and government services.
His research has been published in top journals including MIS Quarterly, Journal of Business Ethics, Government Information Quarterly, and Journal of the Association for Information Systems. His work on algorithmic bias has received media coverage in Psychology Today and Forbes France.
Dr. Pethig has received research funding from multiple prestigious sources:
- Dutch Research Council (NWO)
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Joachim Herz Foundation
- Wikimedia Deutschland
He is also a Co-Investigator on the VIA PRUDENTI project focused on developing responsible and efficient infrastructure delivery networks.
Dr. Pethig teaches 'Enterprise Architecture as a Business Strategy' and 'Information Management for Pre-Master' at Tilburg University, where his courses have received excellent evaluations (4.7 and 4.3 out of 5). He previously taught various information systems courses at the University of Mannheim and serves as an External Lecturer at Mannheim Business School.
In 2023, Dr. Pethig was awarded the Best Associate Editor Award at ECIS (European Conference on Information Systems). He regularly serves as a reviewer for leading journals including Management Science, MIS Quarterly, and Information Systems Research.
