Dipl. Inf. Freie Universität Berlin Fachbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaft Graduiertenkolleg: „Pfade organisatorischer Prozesse“ Garystr. 21 D-14195 Berlin Tel.: 030/838-57180 Fax: 030/838-57186 Email: pfadkolleg @ wiwiss.fu-berlin.de

Dissertation topic:

• Decision Paths in Techno-Organizational Change. University Reform and IT Implementation. Path dependence is related to organizational (in)capacity for change. Based on an empirical study of the very recent study and information technology reform at the Freie Universität Berlin, the dissertation investigates which positive feedback mechanisms are in effect inside the organization, how they restrict change, and how they can be managed.

Curriculum Vitae:
Since 10/ 2005	Member of the Doctoral Program "Research on Organizational Paths"
06/ 2005	Diploma Degree "with Distinction" from Technical University of Berlin
06/2005	Diploma Thesis on "Communication and Cooperation in an International Knowledge Network. Analysis, Theoretical Foundations, and Technological Assistence." Supervisors: Prof. Siefkes (Computer Science), Prof. Siebel (Sociology)
07/2003 - 07/2004	Studies at Pontificia Universidad Católica, Santiago, Chile, and Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Valparaíso, Chile
10/ 1999 - 06/ 2005	Studies of Computer Science at Technical University of Berlin. Studies of Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Studies and Political Science at TU, FU, and UdK Berlin

Scientific/Occupational Activities:

• 2002 - 2003: Distributed Artificial Intelligence Lab, Technical University of Berlin
• 2000 - 2002: SecWare Technologies AG, Berlin

Research Interests:

• Cognition, Communication, Interaction. Construction of Shared Realities and Practices
• ICT and Organization
• Sustainable Development. Academic Relations with Latin America