Jan Christopher Pries

Prof. Dr. Jan Christopher Pries serves as a Professor of Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology at Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences within the School of Business. His academic position places him at the intersection of psychological theory and business practice, contributing to the university's research profile of "Green Technologies and Social Responsibility" with focus on the "Industrial Informatics" research core.

His research expertise spans several critical areas of modern organizational dynamics:

• Agile methods examined through an organizational psychology lens, particularly how psychological principles apply to frameworks like Scrum
• Application of Repertory Grid Method in organizational consulting contexts
• Leadership dynamics in network organizations, exploring how traditional leadership concepts evolve in interconnected business environments
• Simulation-based teaching methodologies in business psychology education

Prof. Pries' scholarly work demonstrates a progression from examining specific methodologies (2016) to broader leadership frameworks (2017), and most recently to innovative teaching approaches (2023). His publications reveal strong industry connections through collaborations with Bosch GmbH and Google, indicating effective bridging of academic theory and practical business applications. A recurring theme across his work is the adaptation of psychological principles to contemporary organizational structures and innovation processes.

No specific scientific awards were mentioned in the available documentation.

While specific student supervision details aren't provided, Prof. Pries' active publication record spanning multiple years suggests ongoing research supervision and potential grant-funded projects aligned with the university's strategic research priorities. His work appears connected to the institution's knowledge and technology transfer initiatives, which are described as "of central importance" to the university's mission of being "a driving force for the region."

Prof. Pries' research contributes to the university's interdisciplinary research cores, particularly in "Industrial Informatics" and "Resource orientation in the tension between individual and society (ROSIG)." His focus on organizational psychology and business methods supports the institution's commitment to addressing major social issues through applied research and knowledge transfer.