Lutz M. Kolbe

Lutz M. Kolbe is a full Professor and Chair of Information Management at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Göttingen, Germany, a position he has held since July 2007. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty from 2016 to 2018 and was a Visiting Professor at Macquarie University, Australia (2018–2019). His academic affiliations include research and teaching roles at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, and visiting scholar positions at IBM Research Center, New York University, and the University of Rhode Island.

• Ph.D., Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany (1997)
• Habilitation, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland (2006)
• Master Studies in Business Administration & Computer Science, University of Braunschweig (1989–1993)
• Apprenticeship in Banking, Hannover Savings Bank (1985–1987)

His research centers on the intersection of information systems and business strategy, with key interests in Information Management, Digital Transformation, Customer Relationship Management, Smart Mobility, Digital Health, and Data Governance. His work bridges academic theory and industry application, particularly in service science and digital economy. He leads interdisciplinary research projects and labs, including the VR Lab, focusing on innovative digital solutions.

The absence of listed publications in the source text prevents analysis of article trends, but his research trajectory indicates a consistent focus on digital innovation in business contexts.

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Lutz M. Kolbe has supervised research groups and advised organizations in both academic and corporate settings. While no formal list of advisees is provided, he led research groups at the University of St. Gallen (2002–2007) and has held board and management roles at onValco AG, Paybox AG, and Deutsche Bank, indicating strong mentorship and leadership in applied research and innovation. There is no explicit mention of research grants, though his visiting scholar positions (e.g., funded by the Leisler Kiep Foundation) suggest prior grant support.

He leads several research initiatives including the VR Lab, Smart Mobility, Digital Health, and Data Governance projects at the University of Göttingen, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in digital technologies and their business applications.