Sokhn Maria

Maria Sokhn is a Professor at the Haute Ecole Arc - Gestion within the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO). She leads the School of Economics and Services and specializes in digital transformation, knowledge management, and data-driven solutions. Her work bridges academia and industry through innovative projects addressing organizational digital maturity, sustainable supply chains, and accessibility technologies.

• Key Affiliations: HES-SO Master (Lausanne), Haute Ecole Arc (Neuchâtel)
• Research Focus: Digital transformation frameworks, blockchain applications, VR in tourism, and social innovation

Research Interests: Sokhn's work spans digital maturity models for SMEs, blockchain-based supply chain transparency, and leveraging VR for destination branding. Her projects often integrate gamification and crowdsourcing to enhance data quality and user engagement. Notable collaborations include SwissRenov (circular economy in construction) and City-Stories (spatio-temporal data visualization).

Grants & Projects: Over 20+ funded projects totaling CHF 2.5M+, including roles as Main Applicant for Digital Arc Hub (CHF 98K) and City-Stories (CHF 392K). Recent initiatives include SUDAC-2 (CHF 575K) expanding Switzerland's academic partnerships in the Global South.

Labs/Teams: Active in HES-SO's interdisciplinary teams focusing on digital governance, inclusive technology, and smart manufacturing. Co-leads the Knowledge Discovery and Parapheur Electronique research groups.