Konstantinos Tsilionis

Konstantinos Tsilionis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), where he conducts research at the intersection of agile software development, business-IT alignment, and enterprise architecture. His work focuses on reconciling agile software development practices at the operational level with strategic organizational intents, with applications particularly in healthcare and telecommunications sectors.

His academic background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
• Master's degree in Business Economics from KU Leuven, Belgium
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with specialization in Business Information Management from KU Leuven, Belgium
• Ph.D. from the Research Center for Information Systems Engineering at KU Leuven, Belgium

Tsilionis' research interests span multiple interconnected domains in software engineering and business-IT alignment. He investigates modeling-oriented approaches to drive feature-oriented development processes that deliver value to both end-users and strategic organizational layers. His work explores how agile methodologies can be scaled effectively in large software development projects while maintaining business-IT alignment. He has made significant contributions to understanding the complementarity between different modeling techniques like CMMN and iStar for complex domain problems. Additionally, his research examines diversity-driven power dynamics in software engineering environments, particularly focusing on gender and racial diversity impacts on workplace behaviors.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of agile software development, enterprise architecture, and business-IT alignment. The research shows a progression from tactical agile implementation concerns toward strategic alignment considerations. Key themes include capability-based management, digital transformation in specific industries, scaling agility in large organizations, and the integration of different modeling approaches to address complex organizational challenges.

Tsilionis actively contributes to the academic community through service activities:

• Program committee member for the International Conference on Business Informatics and ACM Symposium on Applied Computing
• Reviewer for high-impact journals including Information and Software Technology, IEEE Transactions on Services Computing, and IT Professional

He teaches courses on Digitalization and Enterprise Systems and the Design of Business Information Systems at TU/e, connecting theoretical frameworks with practical applications for students. His educational background in both physics and business economics informs his interdisciplinary approach to software engineering research.