Nicolas PRAT

Nicolas PRAT is an Associate Professor at ESSEC Business School specializing in Information Systems, Data Analytics and Operations. He serves as Head of the Information Systems Track at the Cergy campus and has been with ESSEC since 1995, progressing from Lecturer to his current position as Associate Professor since 2006.

His academic credentials include:

• Accreditation to supervise research (Université Paris Dauphine-PSL, 2012)
• PhD in Information Systems (Université Paris Dauphine-PSL, 1999)
• Specialized Master in Information Systems (ESSEC Business School, 1991)
• MSc in Management (ESSEC Business School, 1990)
• International Teachers Programme (Stockholm School of Economics, 2004)

PRAT's research focuses on conceptual modeling, design science research, business intelligence, and knowledge management with increasing attention to emerging technologies like AI and blockchain. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, examining how data and knowledge engineering can support organizational decision-making processes. He has made significant contributions to understanding the evolution of conceptual modeling and taxonomy development for complex technologies.

His recent publications demonstrate a clear research trajectory toward exploring generative AI's impact on business intelligence, sustainability frameworks for design science research, and advanced methods for taxonomy development in complex emerging technologies. These works reflect his ongoing engagement with cutting-edge developments while maintaining strong theoretical foundations in information systems research.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Qualification to the function of full Professor in the French University system (Computer Science, 2013)

PRAT has supervised doctoral research, including Demigha S. at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne in 2005. His academic leadership includes serving as Academic Director for specialized programs and Head of the Information Systems Track. He actively contributes to the scholarly community through editorial board memberships for "Systèmes d'Information et management" (since 2022) and "Journal of Database Management" (since 2013).