Paul Kruse (Msc)
PhD candidate
German, English
Information Systems
Qualitative methods
> 35/h tutored
About
My name is Paul and I am currently doing my doctorate at the University of Münster on the topic of digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises. In my dissertation, I am investigating how the digital transformation of SMEs can be improved through collaboration with universities. Prior to my studies in Münster, I completed an apprenticeship as an industrial clerk at E.ON Kraftwerke GmbH and gained further professional experience through additional internships (Vodafone & Deloitte). My experience abroad is based on a 10-month stay in Australia between my apprenticeship and my studies as well as a semester abroad in Kaunas (Lithuania) during my studies. I have also presented papers at conferences in Norway, Slovenia, Cyprus and New Zealand.
Academic track record
PhD at University of Münster - Dissertation in Digital Transformation, SMEs, Cooperation between Universities and Companies
2020 - 2025
How can University-Business Cooperation support SMEs Digital Transformation
Master of Science at University of Münster - Master in Information Systems
2018 - 2020
Production Scheduling, Maintenance and Prognostics - Examining the Potentials of a Joint Integration
Bachelor of Science at University of Münster - Bachelor in Information Systems
2014 - 2018
Identifying potentials for collaboration along the prepositioning process of humanitarian organizations
Top publications
A Design-Driven Approach to Facilitate University-SME Cooperation
2024
European Conference on Information Systems
Design of a Software Tool Supporting Orientation in the Context of Digital Transformation
2022
Proceedings of the 55th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
Unveiling the Gig Economy: A Taxonomy of Digital Labour Platforms from a User Perspective
2023
Australasian Conference on Information Systems