Wolfgang Prinz

Prof. Wolfgang Prinz holds dual leadership roles as Vice Chair/Deputy Director at Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology (FIT) and Professor for Cooperation Systems at RWTH Aachen University. He leads the CSCW (Computer-Supported Cooperative Work) Research Department, driving innovation in collaborative technologies. His research bridges academic rigor and industrial application, with Fraunhofer FIT serving as a key implementation hub for his work.

His research explores the intersection of human collaboration and digital systems, focusing on:

• Blockchain evolution: Developing applications for supply chains, education credentials, and administrative systems
• CSCW frameworks: Creating metrics for cooperative systems and social groupware
• Enterprise collaboration: Implementing Web 2.0/Enterprise 2.0 paradigms in organizational contexts
• Pervasive computing: Integrating games and IoT into cooperative environments

Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on blockchain's transformative potential, accounting for over 60% of his 2018 research output. This work spans diverse domains including food safety, education, logistics, and identity management, consistently addressing security, decentralization, and regulatory compliance challenges.

Prof. Prinz founded and directs the Fraunhofer Blockchain Lab, serving as both research facility and industry collaboration platform. He actively promotes knowledge transfer through workshops like 'Blockchain applications in administration and utilities' and delivers frequent keynote addresses at international conferences. His leadership extends to editorial roles in journals like Computer Supported Cooperative Work and conference chair positions for events including ACM GROUP and ECSCW.