Michael Gau studies digital innovation, digital design, and artificial intelligence (AI). Methodologically, he specializes in design science research and computationally intensive theorizing. Based on his dual background in computer science and information systems, Michael focuses on practically relevant research with firm theoretical grounding. He also develops computational tools that support scientific inquiry, including data analysis and visualization.

Education

2020 - 2023
PhD in Information Systems
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
PhD Topic: “Open Design Science Research Systems: Design Principles and System Instantiations”

2003 - 2007
Diplom Ingenieur
für technisch wissenschaftliche Berufe in information and communication engineering (iTec)
University of Applied Science, Austria
Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain

1997 - 2002
Ingenieur
HTL (Federal Higher Technical Institute for Educating and Experimenting) for electronic engineering in Rankweil, Austria
A-Levels

Work Experiences

Since 2023
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Institute of Information Systems
Associated Researchers

since 2017
University of Liechtenstein
Institute of Information Systems
Research Software Engineer
Software design and development in research projects

2013 - 2017
University of Liechtenstein
Institute of Information Systems
Research Assistant

2008 - 2017
Bachmann Electronic, Austria
Research and Development
System Engineer
Designing, implementing, and maintaining software for embedded systems

2006 - 2007
University of Applied Science Vorarlberg
Research center for user-centered technologies
Research Assistant
Research and development of assistance-based light therapy for elderly people