Lisa Perkhofer

Lisa Perkhofer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Faculty for Business and Management, with a focus on data visualization, management reporting, and accounting systems. She holds a PhD from Vienna University of Economics and Business (2021), and master's and bachelor's degrees in Controlling and Financial Management from Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences. Her research explores interactive visualizations for big data analytics, cognitive load in information design, and sustainable reporting practices.

Key research projects include FinCoM (Financial Condition Monitoring), DDI (Data-Driven Insights via Dashboarding), and USIVIS (User-Centered Interactive Visualization). She has received awards such as the Joung Researcher Award (2022) and Dr. Hermann Zemlicka Award. Her teaching includes courses on Financial Engineering, Management Reporting, and Business Analytics.

• Education:
  • PhD in Social and Economic Sciences, Vienna University of Economics and Business (2014–2021)
  • M.A. in Controlling, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (2011–2013)
  • B.A. in Controlling, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (2008–2011)
• Research Interests: Data visualization techniques, dashboard design, cognitive load theory, sustainability reporting, and big data applications in accounting.

Her publications span peer-reviewed journals like Journal of Management Control and Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, with a focus on visualization efficacy and decision-support systems. She has supervised numerous bachelor and master theses on topics like AI in taxation, CRM system adoption, and sustainability metrics.

Lisa contributes to academic communities through conference presentations (e.g., CARF, FRAP) and co-authored textbooks such as Grundlagen der finanziellen Unternehmensführung. Her work bridges academic research and practical business challenges, emphasizing user-centered design and data-driven decision-making.