Who is Who in VHB ProDok
Meet the lecturers of the VHB ProDok programme
Benjamin Müller is Professor of Digital Business at the University of Bremen. He researches how digital technologies are changing work and organisations, with a focus on individual use, organisational benefits and digital responsibility. His work has appeared in leading IS journals. He teaches the VHB ProDok course Theory and Theorising in Information Systems Research.
What fascinates you about research into information systems?
Research at the interface between people, organisation and technology is particularly exciting in the field of digitalisation. Our research always challenges us not only to describe the past and present, but also to take a firm look at possible futures. In this way, we make important contributions to the responsible design and utilisation of information systems.
What challenges and opportunities do you think early-career researchers face?
Building a sustainable career in science today requires far more than just methodological skills and theoretical insight. In addition to practical and societal relevance, researchers today face major challenges in communicating their findings. In addition, the increasingly demanding environment requires a great deal of flexibility from young colleagues.
What inspires you?
On the one hand, digitalisation offers exciting new areas of research. There is still much to be done in this context, particularly with regard to moving beyond what is technically possible and focusing on what is worth living for in the long term. On the other hand, business informatics is a discipline with many great colleagues who serve as role models for me.
And what else?
I really enjoy being involved in the ProDok programme. The programme has matured considerably over the years and now offers doctoral students many valuable ideas and topics. I can only warmly recommend the programme, not just my own course.
Who is Who - About
VHB ProDok instructors are distinguished by their research excellence, internationally recognised expertise and high level of professional commitment. Many of them have been involved with the ProDok programme for a number of years. In the 'Who is Who' section, they share insights into their personal motivations, experience, and the courses they teach.
This section showcases the exceptional quality of VHB ProDok, highlighting its status as a unique initiative brought together by dedicated scholars who value sound research, methodological rigour, and collegial exchange — all curated by the VHB.