Yannick Bollmann

Yannick Bollmann is a Researcher at the Chair of Business Information Systems and New Media at the University of Siegen. He is actively involved in the FUSION project, focusing on regional development strategies and fostering collaboration among local stakeholders. He contributes to the Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Ländliche Regionen, addressing challenges for SMEs in rural areas. Concurrently, he pursues a doctorate exploring how academic institutions can drive societal transformations toward sustainability. His research bridges technology, grassroots movements, and community sustainability.

His work emphasizes practical recommendations for systemic change, leveraging ICT to address food waste and social justice. He collaborates with initiatives like Foodsharing.de to study open-source software dynamics and community fairness frameworks. Key projects include contributions to the Socio-Informatics Conference and involvement in CHI conferences.

As part of interdisciplinary teams, he explores themes such as intermediary experiences in tech-driven movements and the role of universities in societal innovation. His efforts aim to strengthen rural digital ecosystems and support equitable technology adoption.