Konstantin Hopf | Member Spotlight
Konstantin Hopf
Konstantin Hopf
Acting Professor
Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany
Konstantin Hopf is an acting professor and head of the Chair of Information Systems and Business Analytics at Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany. Before, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer at the University of Bamberg, where he established the research group on “Machine Learning and Data Work in Organizations.” His research explores how organizations develop and embed data science and machine learning methods in their operations and how human and algorithmic decision-making can be effectively combined. His contributions to The Journal of Strategic Information Systems, California Management Review, and Electronic Markets, as well as several conference proceedings, have received multiple Best Paper Awards. Beyond academia, he regularly engages with practitioners through talks and industry publications to bridge research and practice. 
1. Why did you originally join AIS, and what has kept you involved?
Joining the AIS allowed me to open my mind beyond institutional boundaries and connect with a truly global network of Information Systems scholars. It was also the community’s openness, accessibility, and strong support—at all career stages—what keeps me involved. For example, programs such as the doctoral and junior faculty consortia, conference workshops, and special interest groups have been of exceptional value in my early career stages.
2. What's a recent professional accomplishment you're proud of?

I am proud of developing theoretical insights that also help practitioners to address real-world challenges. Our research on machine learning value creation in organizations, for example, has been recognized with academic awards and sparked strong interest among industry audiences. In addition, being recently entrusted with leading the Chair of Information Systems and Business Analytics at Chemnitz University of Technology has been a rewarding milestone.

3. What's the best career advice you've ever received?
Solve practical problems to make the world better—thereby, always aim to make theoretical contributions. Striving for this duopoly of relevance and excellence, in the spirit of Ben Shneiderman’s “ABC of Research” (Applied and Basic research Combined), was rewarding for me in the long run, even if it meant facing some difficult periods early on.
4. What's a hidden talent, interesting hobby, or fun fact you'd like to share about yourself?
Being in academia, I find it essential to balance intellectual work with tangible, hands-on activities. Renovating parts of my house or spending time sailing provide a rewarding counterbalance to research and teaching, helping me stay focused, creative, and resilient amid the pace and challenges of academic life.
 

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