Rainer Alt

Prof. Dr. Rainer Alt has been Professor of Business Informatics at the University of Leipzig since 2006, focusing on application systems in business and administration. As of April 2024, he serves as Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics. His research bridges digital technologies with inter-company networking, particularly in customer/supplier integration and decentralized platforms via distributed ledger technology (DLT).

His academic contributions include leadership roles such as Editor-in-Chief of Electronic Markets (since 2012), advisory positions in scientific commissions, and coordination of international research projects like Foodservice Digital Hub and DigiTax. He has examined over 25 doctoral dissertations and habilitations.

Research Focus:

• Digital platform ecosystems (DLT, AI)
• Business process integration across organizations
• FinTech innovation and social CRM
• Converging technologies in finance, energy, and logistics

Scientific Recognition:

• Claudio Ciborra Award for Innovative Research (2025)
• Editor of Distinction Award (SpringerNature, 2025)
• Two Best Reviewer Awards (BIS 2019, ECIS 2023)
• Outstanding Paper Award (2016, Bled eConference)