Heiko Gewald

Professor Dr. Heiko Gewald is a Research Professor of Information Management at Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences and Director of the Institute for Digital Innovation (IDI). His work bridges Information Systems, Health Informatics, and Human-Computer Interaction, with a focus on digital innovation for aging societies and mHealth applications.

• Research Themes: mHealth adoption by older adults, emotion recognition in IT, social media dynamics, DevOps alignment, and digital transformation in healthcare.
• Courses Taught: Business Process Modeling, IT-Controlling, Consulting Methods, and Digital Innovation in Health.

His recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize digital health ecosystems, patient-physician relationships in IT adoption, and technostress in mHealth. Articles often employ qualitative studies, case analyses, and theoretical frameworks like Spiral of Silence and Activity Theory. Collaborators include Maximilian Haug, Nikola Finze, and Tanja Schroeder.

As Director of IDI, he leads initiatives on smart mobility, digital self-identification, and IT governance in healthcare and financial sectors. His work spans academia-industry partnerships, including studies on DevOps, BYOD programs, and AI in clinical settings.