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Kathrin Kirchner is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in the transformative impact of innovative digital technologies in the workplace. Her research primarily focuses on how artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes knowledge work and the dynamics of platform-based labor. She investigates the technologies that augment, automate, and monitor tasks, influencing organizational practices, employee well-being, and business strategies. A significant part of her research also examines hybrid remote work and the use of Virtual Reality to support distributed collaboration. Additionally, she is particularly interested in how organizations can implement these technologies in alignment with sustainable development goals, especially concerning decent work and innovation. At DTU, she has developed and taught various courses, including 'From Analytics to Action' and 'Innovation Pilot,' aimed at tackling the challenges organizations face when adopting data science and AI. Kirchner actively supervises PhD students and undergraduate and master's theses related to AI, digital transformation, and hybrid work. Her contributions extend to serving as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and being a Board Member of the Scandinavian Academy for Industrial Engineering Management (ScAIEM). She is also actively involved in public discussions about the future of work and AI and has participated in numerous international conferences.
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) • Ballerup, Denmark
Research focuses on transformative impacts of digital technologies in workplaces, teaching courses related to AI and digital transformation.
This requirement applies generally across Technical University of Denmark (DTU) MSc programs including Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Engineering disciplines. Specific prerequisites vary by department/curriculum.