Niklas Kühl

Niklas Kühl is a W3 Professor and Chairholder of Business Information Systems and Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence at the University of Bayreuth. He also serves as Director at the FIM Research Institute for Information Management and holds a Senior Expert role in Artificial Intelligence at IBM. His work bridges academia and industry, with affiliations at Fraunhofer FIT and extensive international collaborations including with Carnegie Mellon University, MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, and the University of Warwick.

His research lies at the intersection of machine learning and human factors, focusing on the development of socio-technical information systems. Key interests include explainable AI, fairness in algorithmic decisions, human-AI collaboration, trust calibration, and the application of AI in sustainability, healthcare, and digital business. He emphasizes data-centric AI and robust, scalable AI products, with a strong focus on ethical and societal implications.

The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent trend toward human-centered AI, with a focus on explainability, fairness, and appropriate reliance in human-AI teams. There is growing emphasis on generative AI, multi-agent systems, and AI applications in healthcare and sustainability. Publications span top venues in AI (AAAI, CHI), information systems (ECIS, ICIS, HICSS), and ethics (FAccT), reflecting interdisciplinary impact.

• Best Paper Awards (multiple)
• Summa Cum Laude, PhD, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Niklas Kühl has advised numerous researchers and students, many of whom appear as co-authors in his publications, though specific advisees are not listed. He has led significant research projects in human-AI collaboration, inter-organizational analytics, and AI for sustainability, often funded by public and industrial partners. His work at IBM and Fraunhofer demonstrates strong industry engagement.

He leads the Applied AI in Services Lab (formerly at KIT) and is deeply involved in the FIM Research Institute, contributing to digital transformation in business and society. His collaborations span global institutions, and he actively promotes digital education through initiatives like Education for Refugees, which he co-founded.