Michael Clasen

Prof. Dr. Michael Clasen is a Professor at the Department of Business Information Systems (F4WI) within Faculty IV Business and Information Technology at Hanover University of Applied Sciences. His academic work bridges the gap between information technology and practical business applications, with particular focus on agricultural contexts.

Professor Clasen's research interests center on agricultural informatics, Auto-ID technologies, E-business, standardization, Web economy, and the philosophy of science. His expertise spans business informatics with special emphasis on electronic business, RFID, Internet of Things, standards (particularly GS1/DIN), agricultural informatics, and emerging information processing technologies. This interdisciplinary approach creates valuable connections between technological innovation and practical industry applications.

His publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with digital transformation in agriculture, with recent works exploring autonomous farming systems, agricultural data analytics, and the philosophical implications of digitalization. The research shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated integration of AI, IoT, and data-driven approaches in agricultural contexts, while maintaining critical perspectives on societal implications.

• Consumer protection officer at DIN/ISO on Auto-ID, RFID and Internet of Things
• Scientific support of the E-Business Guides Hanover

Professor Clasen actively mentors scientific staff including Anna Gubanova, Julia Garashchuk, and Martin Hönig, contributing to the development of next-generation researchers in agricultural informatics. He serves on the WI Examination Committee and represents his department in the Study Commission, demonstrating strong institutional engagement. His personal interests include travel, automobiles, motorcycles, technology, science, music, hunting, hunting horn blowing, and running, reflecting a well-rounded engagement with both technical and traditional pursuits.