Volkmar Mrass

Prof. Volkmar Mrass is a Professor of Digital Administrative Management and Director of the Institute for Digital Platforms in Administration and Society (DPVG) at Ludwigsburg University of Public Administration and Finance. His academic roles include leading DPVG and holding a professorship focused on digitization in public administration. He has extensive experience in both academia and industry, including roles at institutions like the University of Kassel and Göttingen, and organizations such as Stada GmbH and Finanz Informatik GmbH.

Education: He holds a B.Sc. in Economics, an MBA, and a Ph.D. in Business and Social Sciences. His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at the University of Göttingen and affiliations with the University of St. Gallen.

Research interests center on digital transformation in public administration, crowdworking platforms, cybersecurity, and change management. His work emphasizes leveraging digital tools to enhance public sector efficiency and address challenges like workforce shortages and cyber threats. Recent publications highlight topics such as AI applications in governance, cybersecurity risks in public institutions, and innovative labor models.

He organizes the annual Ludwigsburger Digitalisierungsgespräche, which address critical issues like digital governance and workforce strategies. Teaching responsibilities include modules on E-Government, IT Management, and Strategic Leadership.

Professional activities include reviewing for journals like Business & Information Systems Engineering and the European Conference on Information Systems. He is affiliated with organizations such as the Harvard Extension Alumni Association and the Verband der Hochschullehrer für Betriebswirtschaft e.V.