Tobias Wulfert

Tobias Wulfert, Ph.D., serves as a Research Fellow at the University of Duisburg-Essen's Faculty of Computer Science, specifically within the Department of Business Informatics and Integrated Information Systems under Prof. Dr. Reinhard Schütte. His academic journey includes a Master of Science in Business Information Systems from the University of Münster (2015-2017) and a Bachelor of Science from the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University in Mannheim (2012-2015), with additional professional experience at Atos in various technical and project management roles.

Dr. Wulfert's research focuses on the intersection of digital platforms, enterprise systems, and retail transformation, with particular expertise in e-commerce ecosystems, sustainable business practices, and machine learning applications in retail environments. His work examines how digital platforms transform traditional value chains, particularly in construction, retail, and e-commerce sectors, analyzing boundary resource management, ecosystem standardization, and sustainable development initiatives within platform ecosystems.

His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output in top-tier journals including Electronic Markets, Information & Management, and HMD Praxis der Wirtschaftsinformatik, with a clear trend toward increasingly sophisticated analysis of platform ecosystems, sustainability integration, and the application of artificial intelligence in retail contexts. Recent work shows a progression from foundational studies on platform architecture to more complex analyses of sustainability impacts and agent-based modeling of ecosystem dynamics.

Through his teaching of Retail Enterprise Systems and Impact and Economics of IT Systems, Dr. Wulfert bridges theoretical research with practical applications, emphasizing the economic implications of IT investments and the strategic management of digital transformation. His supervision of numerous bachelor's and master's theses reflects his commitment to developing the next generation of business informatics professionals, with thesis topics spanning blockchain applications, smart services, platform governance, and digital transformation across various industries.

Dr. Wulfert's collaborative research approach is evident in his extensive co-authorship network, particularly with colleagues at the University of Duisburg-Essen, demonstrating strong institutional integration while maintaining connections with international research communities through conference presentations at venues including ECIS, PACIS, and HICSS.