Simon Zemp

Simon Zemp serves as Head of Program and Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, with additional appointments in economics and business administration across the university's business school and continuing education divisions. His work bridges academic research and practical application in digital governance and economic policy.

He holds a Dr.rer.pol. (doctorate), mag.rer.pol. (master's), and lic.rer.pol. (licentiate) in economics from the University of Fribourg, establishing foundational expertise in economic theory and institutional analysis.

Zemp's research centers on digital transformation dynamics, emphasizing disruptive innovation in public administration and cognitive decision-making under uncertainty. He investigates how organizations develop adaptability through cognitive restructuring and competence building, particularly in volatile regulatory environments. His scholarship connects macroeconomic principles with agile methodologies, exploring intersections between institutional economics, behavioral psychology, and digital strategy implementation.

His publication trajectory reveals an evolution from urban economics and banking regulation toward cognitive dimensions of digital change. Early work analyzed municipal finance and financial market structures, while recent research focuses on competence development in digital convergence and cognitive limits in risk assessment—highlighting consistent engagement with real-world economic challenges through both academic and practitioner outlets.

As a member of the Friconomy research network since 2002 and leader of the Interdisciplinary Thematic Cluster on Digital Transformation of the Working World, Zemp directs the CAS Digitalization of Public Administration and 'Smart Steps' continuing education programs. His role in the city council of Sursee (2002-2017) further demonstrates applied policy engagement.