Michael Doerk

Michael Doerk is a Lecturer and Project Manager at the Lucerne School of Social Work, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, a position he has held since 2004. His work integrates teaching with project leadership in digital innovation, organizational development, and educational technology within social work contexts.

His educational background includes a Diplom in Psychology from the Universities of Bielefeld, Cologne, and Munich (with minors in Sociology and Pedagogy), complemented by numerous certifications: Master of Advanced Studies in Risk Management (Lucerne University), Certificates in Blended Learning, Stress Management for Children (University of Münster) and Students (University of Cologne), and Excellence in Teaching (Lucerne University).

• Dipl. Psychologe, Universität Bielefeld, Köln und München
• Master of Advanced Studies in Risk Management, Hochschule Luzern
• Zertifikat Exzellente Lehre, Hochschule Luzern
• Zertifikat Blended Learning, Fachhochschule Zentralschweiz
• Zertifikat Stressmanagement für Kinder, Universität Münster
• Zertifikat Stressmanagement für Studierende, Universität Köln
• International EOQ TQM Assessor und SAQ Business Excellence Assessor
• Risk Manager, SAQ Schweiz
• Marketing Grundlagen, Fern-FH Schweiz
• Klientenzentrierter Berater, GWG Deutschland

Doerk's research centers on digital transformation in social work, with key interests in educational technology, stress management tools for students (e.g., relax-concentrate-create), and voice assistant applications in work environments. His interdisciplinary approach bridges social sciences with computer-human interaction, aiming to enhance resilience in social systems through innovative digital solutions.

Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a strong focus on applied digital tools—from voice assistant studies (VA PEPR) to school digitalization (DigiKanti) and sexuality education platforms (herzfroh 2.0). This work underscores his commitment to translating research into practical, award-winning educational media.

His scientific achievements include three Comenius-EduMedia Awards (2018, 2021, 2024) for outstanding digital educational resources. These accolades highlight his impact in merging pedagogy with digital innovation.

• Comenius-EduMedia-Award 2024
• Comenius-EduMedia-Award 2021
• Comenius-EduMedia-Award 2018

As a project manager, Doerk has secured funding for initiatives like the CreaLab innovation hub and the relax-concentrate-create application. His mentorship extends to student projects in social computing and international study weeks, fostering hands-on learning in digital social work.

He directs the interspin CreaLab spin-off and the Kompetenzzentrum EBBL, driving interdisciplinary collaboration on lifelong education and digital innovation. These platforms enable community engagement in co-creating solutions for social challenges.