Kathrin Kirchner
Associate Professor
Department of Engineering Technology and Didactics
Lautrupvang 15
Building Ballerup Room A2.04
2750 Ballerup
Danmark
Artificial Intelligence Algorithmic Management Knowledge work Knowledge sharing Hybrid Work Virtual collaboration Digital platforms Digitalization
I am an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where my research explores the transformative impact of innovative digital technologies in the workplace. My work focuses on how artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes knowledge work and platform-based labor. I investigate how these technologies augment, automate, or monitor tasks, and how they influence organizational practices, well-being, and business strategies. Another part of my research also examines hybrid and remote work, including the use of Virtual Reality to support distributed collaboration. I am particularly interested in the organizational implementation of these technologies and their alignment with sustainable development goals, especially in relation to decent work and innovation. In my teaching at DTU, I have developed and taught courses such as:“From Analytics to Action” (Master level), which addresses the challenges organizations face when adopting AI and data science.“Innovation Pilot” (Bachelor level), a hands-on course fostering innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.A new continuing education course on “Leadership with Data: AI strategy and leadership”, focusing on data-driven decision-making and AI adoption in organizations. I actively supervise PhD students, as well as bachelor and master theses, on topics related to AI, digital transformation, and hybrid work. I am currently supervising projects on AI in managerial work, process mining in healthcare, and generative AI in knowledge management. Beyond research and teaching, I contribute to the academic community as:Co-Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Workplace Health Management.Editorial Board Member of Electronic Markets – The International Journal on Networked Business.Board Member of the Scandinavian Academy of Industrial Engineering and Management (ScAIEM).Speaker at various international conferences and institutions, member of program committees for international conferences, and reviewer for international journals. My work has been recognized with several awards, and I regularly engage with public discussions on the future of work and AI.