Hans-Georg Fill

Hans-Georg Fill is a full professor in business informatics at the University of Fribourg, where he leads the Digitalization and Information Systems Group within the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences. He plays a central role in the Smart Living Lab, a joint initiative of EPFL, HEIA-FR, and the University of Fribourg, focusing on digital transformation and information systems. Prior to his current role, he held academic positions at the University of Bamberg and the University of Vienna and was a visiting scholar at Stanford University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and École Nationale Supérieure des Mines.

Research Interests: His primary research lies in conceptual modeling, particularly meta modeling, semantic information systems, and the application of blockchain and smart contracts in enterprise contexts. He also investigates the integration of virtual and augmented reality into enterprise modeling and explores deviceless interaction with information systems. A growing focus of his recent work is the role of large language models (LLMs) in enhancing modeling processes, knowledge representation, and automated enterprise model generation.

Publication Trends: His recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong emphasis on the intersection of AI and conceptual modeling. Key themes include the application of LLMs in modeling, blockchain-based modeling languages, augmented reality for enterprise systems, and semantic technologies. He frequently publishes in top-tier venues such as ER, CAiSE, EMISAJ, and HICSS, often in collaboration with PhD students and international researchers.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• Nominated for Best Paper Award at HICSS'51 (2018)
• Nominated for Best Paper Award at Modellierung 2016 and 2018
• LexisNexis Top 10 Paper Award nomination (2016)

Advising and Grants: He advises numerous PhD and Master’s students, including Charuta Pande, Benedikt Reitemeyer, Fabian Muff, and Simon Curty. His research is supported through institutional affiliations and collaborative projects such as the Smart Living Lab. He has also contributed to editorial leadership as co-department editor of BISE and supporting editor-in-chief of EMISAJ.

Labs and Teams: He leads the Digitalization and Information Systems Group at the University of Fribourg and is a key contributor to the Smart Living Lab, a multidisciplinary research environment focused on digital innovation in living spaces and enterprise systems.