Kurt Sandkuhl

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kurt Sandkuhl serves as Professor and Chair of Business Information Systems at the Institute of Computer Science within the Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Rostock. He concurrently holds the position of Dean of the Faculty and maintains active roles as Academic Advisor for the Business Information Systems Master's program, ERASMUS+ Coordinator, and member of the academic management of the Center for Entrepreneurship.

His research centers on enterprise architecture, enterprise modeling, capability management, and digital business models, with significant contributions to knowledge-based systems, smart process management, and mobile/wearable information systems. Recent work demonstrates pioneering integration of artificial intelligence—particularly large language models—into enterprise modeling practices, addressing challenges in cybersecurity, sustainable business transformation, and public sector digitalization.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant trends in AI-augmented enterprise modeling, cybersecurity architecture for public administration, and circular economy transitions in manufacturing. His work consistently bridges theoretical modeling frameworks with practical implementations in SMEs, public transport, and energy management contexts, emphasizing usability and real-world impact.

Prof. Sandkuhl advises the WIN M.Sc. program and coordinates international academic exchanges through ERASMUS+. His institutional leadership extends to the IT Initiative Mecklenburg-Vorpommern board and co-opted membership in the Interdisciplinary Faculty's Department of Ageing, while maintaining active affiliations with the German Computer Science Society and founding membership in the European Association for Software and Systems Technology.

He directs the Business Informatics Enterprise Modeling Lab, which employs multi-touch tables and smart boards for participatory modeling research. The lab focuses on capability-driven enterprise architecture, digital business ecosystem design, and context-aware systems for quantified products, with notable projects in maritime dataspaces and demand-responsive public transport integration.