معرفی
Prof. Dr. Kjeld Schmidt is a Senior Professor at the Universität Siegen, affiliated with Fakultät III (Wirtschaftsinformatik und Neue Medien). He holds a sociology degree from Lund University (1975), with habilitation in Computer Science (Aarhus University, 1998) and Organizational IT (IT University of Copenhagen, 2006). His research focuses on foundational theories of Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), cooperative work practices, and system design for distributed organizations. He has been Editor-in-Chief of the Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) journal since 1992 and has organized major CSCW conferences globally.
Education:
- Bachelor’s in Sociology, Lund University (1975)
- Habilitation in Distributed Systems (University of Aarhus, 1998)
- Habilitation in Organizational IT (IT University of Copenhagen, 2006)
Research Interests: Schmidt’s work bridges sociology and computer science, emphasizing articulation work, coordination mechanisms, and awareness in collaborative systems. His theories on CSCW system design have influenced both academic and industrial practices. Current focus includes complexity in cooperative work and mediating coordination through digital artifacts.
Projects & Labs: He contributes to initiatives like the PRAXLABS, come_IN, and Fab Lab Siegen, advancing applied CSCW research. His involvement in interdisciplinary projects addresses challenges in collaborative design, distributed work, and organizational transformation.
Grants & Advising: While specific student names are not listed, Schmidt has supervised numerous doctoral researchers in CSCW and cooperative systems. He has led major grants including the SFB 1187: Medien der Kooperation and EDIH – European Digital Innovation Hub Südwestfalen.
