Dr. Alexander Herwix is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Applied IT at the University of Gothenburg, where he is part of the Urban Twin Transition Center (UTTC). His research interests lie at the intersection of responsible innovation, sustainability and education. He uses a variety of research methods with a focus on transformative, design-oriented approaches that aim to have a positive impact on society and nature at large. At UTTC, he seeks to contribute to the responsible and productive integration of the diverse perspectives involved in the initiative.
He received his doctoral degree magna cum laude in Information Systems from the University of Cologne in 2024 and continues to teach there. His diverse experience includes co-founding research-led transdisciplinary initiatives and supervising numerous undergraduate and graduate theses.