Roland Küstermann

Prof. Dr. Roland Küstermann serves as Prorektor (Vice President) and Dean of the Faculty of Technology at Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe. He holds a professorship in Business Informatics within the Faculty of Economics and has been with the institution since 2010. His academic career spans multiple institutions including Universität Karlsruhe (TH) where he completed both his studies and doctoral work.

His educational background includes:

• 1997-2002: Studies in Business Engineering at Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
• 2002-2009: Doctorate in Complexity Management at the Institute for Applied Informatics and Formal Description Methods, Universität Karlsruhe (TH)

Prof. Küstermann's research focuses primarily on educational technology, with special emphasis on E-Assessment, software engineering for educational applications, mobile learning solutions, and operations research methods in scheduling. His work bridges the gap between theoretical computer science and practical educational implementation, particularly in mathematics education and self-study optimization. He has developed several digital learning platforms and methodologies to enhance student preparation and success.

His publication record shows a strong focus on digital learning environments, particularly the optes project for optimizing self-study phases in mathematics. His research spans educational technology, assessment methods, learning management systems, and the integration of digital tools into traditional educational frameworks. A significant portion of his work addresses the challenges of transitioning students into higher education and providing them with effective digital learning resources.

Throughout his career, Prof. Küstermann has held various leadership positions including serving as Program Director for Business Informatics (2011-2015) and as spokesperson for the German-speaking SIG E-Assessment (2010-2012). He has also been a member of the advisory board of Angewandte Informatik Karlsruhe e.V. since 2009. His work demonstrates a consistent commitment to improving educational quality through technological innovation and evidence-based teaching practices.

Prof. Küstermann has led several significant projects including the optes project (2012-2016) focused on optimizing self-study phases for students, particularly in mathematics preparation. His research group has developed digital learning platforms that provide personalized learning recommendations and have been integrated into both university and school settings. His leadership extends to university-wide initiatives such as the implementation of a comprehensive Moodle system across DHBW.