Kathrin Kirchner

Kathrin Kirchner is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering Technology and Didactics at DTU. Her research focuses on transformative effects of digital technologies in workplaces, including AI, data science, and hybrid work dynamics. She explores how these technologies impact employee well-being, organizational strategies, and business models. Currently, she designs courses on analytics, leadership with data, and AI adoption in organizations. She has held editorial roles at the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Electronic Markets. Kathrin is also a Board member of the Scandinavian Academy of Industrial Engineering and Management (ScAIEM).

Her education includes a PhD in Information Systems from Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany), with postdoctoral work in healthcare process mining. She previously taught at the Berlin School of Economics and Law.

Research interests span digital platforms, knowledge work, algorithmic management, and virtual collaboration. Notable projects include CVEinAI (Critical Virtual Exchange in AI) and studies on AI’s impact on managerial work. Awards include Researcher of the Year 2024 and ICIS 2023 Best Paper (Runner-Up).

Teaching includes master’s courses like “From Analytics to Action” and bachelor-level “Innovation Pilot.” She supervises PhD students and advises on AI implementation challenges. Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to quality education and decent work.