Jeppe Agger Nielsen

Jeppe Agger Nielsen is a Professor at the Department of Politics and Society within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Aalborg University. He serves as a Principal Investigator for multiple research projects including REPAI: Responsible AI for Value Creation (2023-2027) and Accelerated Digital Transformation at University: Coping with COVID-19. His work bridges public administration, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence, with strong emphasis on practical implementation in the public sector.

Professor Nielsen's research interests focus on the intersection of public administration and digital technologies. His work explores how management concepts are translated and implemented in public sector organizations, with particular attention to digital transformation processes. He investigates the dynamics of AI adoption in public organizations, examining both the technical and organizational challenges. His research employs qualitative methodologies to understand the micro-processes of institutional change, with publications spanning organizational learning, translation theory, and IT institutionalization in public sector contexts.

His recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward AI and digital transformation research, particularly examining implementation challenges in public sector settings. The work shows increasing focus on responsible AI, public sector value creation, and the sociotechnical aspects of digital transformation. His research combines theoretical contributions with practical insights, often using case studies from Danish municipalities and public institutions to develop nuanced understandings of technology adoption processes.

• Best Conference Paper Award (2022)
• Selected Paper (2021)
• Top downloaded paper_British Journal of Management (2020)
• Best Paper Award at Academy of Management annual meeting (2019)

Professor Nielsen leads multiple research projects focused on digital transformation and AI in the public sector. His REPAI project (2023-2027) examines responsible AI for value creation, while his work on accelerated digital transformation explores how universities coped with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also contributes to the Centre for Information Systems Management and the AI for the People initiative at Aalborg University, where he investigates the practical implementation of AI technologies in public sector organizations.

His work spans multiple collaborative networks including the Public Administration & Digitalization research group. He actively participates in the Danish AI ecosystem, contributing to initiatives that connect academic research with practical implementation challenges in both public and private sector organizations.