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Mario Schaarschmidt is a Professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen, holding the Chair of Business Informatics and Application Management. He previously served as a junior professor at the University of Koblenz-Landau and held visiting positions at the University of Cologne, University of Paderborn, and international institutions including Harvard Kennedy School.
- PhD in Economics (Dr. rer. pol.) with a focus on open source software
- Habilitation at University of Koblenz-Landau
- Senior Lecturer at Newcastle Business School
His research emphasizes digital innovation through interdisciplinary lenses combining technical systems and human behavior, with specific interests in:
- Open source software ecosystems
- Generative AI applications
- Sustainable business models
- Customer engagement in digital platforms
- Employee behavior in digitized environments
Recent publications analyze:
- AI's impact on innovation contests
- Psychological drivers of digital service adoption
- Open source developer retention
- Corporate social responsibility through digital co-creation
Honors include:
- 2024: Best Associate Editor (ECIS)
- 2021: Best Paper Proceedings (Academy of Management)
- 2019: Best Paper Award (IRSSM)
He serves on the Faculty Council of Computer Science and Business Informatics Examination Board. With €2.7M+ in secured funding from BMBF and BMWi, he bridges academic research with practical implementation as a former Senior Vice President at Groupon and active consultant.
