Michel Avital

Presentation

Design and innovation are the leitmotif in my work that focuses on examining the crossroads of information, technology, and people. My research combines both soft and hard methods to advance theory and knowledge about how information technologies are developed, applied, managed and consumed in the context of human organizations. I am particularly interested in research of enduring consequence and value partnerships with business organizations as well as the community at large.

Primary research areas

• Blockchain Technology
• Distributed Manufacturing and Open Business Models
• Innovation Practices and Generative Design
• Digital Entrepreneurship
• Organizations and Organizing in a Digital World
• Positive Organizational Scholarship and Appreciative Inquiry

Courses

• Blockchain Business Development !check it out
• Perspectives on Blockchain (PhD Seminar) !(ongoing)")
• Blockchain in Business and Society
• Digital Entrepreneurship !(ongoing)")
• Designing Innovation in Practice
• Digital Services Innovation
• Evidence-Based Management
• IS & Change Management
• Organizational Theory
• Advances in IT Management Seminar (PhD Seminar)
• Quantitative Research Methods Seminar (PhD Seminar)
• Qualitative Research Methods Seminar (PhD Seminar)
• Perspectives on E-Business Research

Supervision

==> Blockchain related PhD:  Looking for prospective doctorate students who are interested in pursuing research on blockchain technology. See open vacancy here (deadline 3 April 2018)

Ph.D. and Master thesis projects that relate to my research interest would be considered favorably. Creative out-of-the-box thinkers are welcome with ANY research idea.