Marek Kowalkiewicz

Prof. Marek Kowalkiewicz is a Professor and Chair in Digital Economy at QUT’s School of Management (Faculty of Business & Law). He leads QUT’s Centre for the Digital Economy and previously held roles in Silicon Valley, Singapore, and China. His research focuses on digital transformation, AI-driven economies, and business model innovation. He holds a PhD (Summa Cum Laude) from Poznan University of Economics.

Education:

• PhD (Summa Cum Laude), Poznan University of Economics, 2006
• MSc, Business Information Systems, Poznan University of Economics, 2002

Research Interests: Digital economy, AI’s societal impact, Industry 4.0/5.0, metaverse applications, and digital governance. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical innovation sprints and collaboration.

Key Contributions: Authored The Economy of Algorithms (2024), pioneered frameworks for digital transformation in SMEs, and developed methodologies for open innovation in public services.

Awards:

• Top 100 Global Thought Leader in AI (Thinkers360)
• Australian Business Book Award (Technology Category, 2024)

Advising & Grants: Supervised 10+ PhD students on topics like blockchain governance and social media innovation. Collaborates with global firms and governments on digital strategy.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Centre for Future Enterprise and co-founded the ADM+S GenAI Lab, focusing on applied AI research.