Jan Gerken

Jan Gerken is a Professor of Data Science at the Faculty of Business, Flensburg University of Applied Sciences. He serves as Vice Dean of Faculty 4 (Business) and leads the Natural Language Processing & Text Analytics research group within FLAIR (Flensburg Artificial Intelligence Research). His contact information shows he is based in Room C 221 with telephone number 0461/805-1471, and his office hours are regularly announced on Stud.IP.

Professor Gerken's research focuses on Text Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Business Analytics. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical business applications, particularly in public administration. He has established himself as a leading researcher in applying AI techniques to analyze textual data, with special emphasis on patent analysis and social media analytics.

His publication record demonstrates a clear evolution from patent analysis and technology monitoring (2010-2015) to Business Intelligence applications in public administration (2018-2023) and most recently to Large Language Models and systematic literature review methods (2025). This progression reflects the broader field's movement from traditional text mining to contemporary AI-driven approaches.

As Scientific Director of the AI Application Center (KIAZ) and leader of FLAIR, Professor Gerken plays a pivotal role in connecting academic research with practical implementation. His work with the Flensburg City Administration on Business Intelligence 2022 demonstrates his commitment to translating research into real-world solutions for municipal governance.