Thomas is Assistant Professor at the University of Münster and Research Fellow at MIT's Center for Information Systems Research. He completed a Ph.D. in Information Systems at the Hasso Plattner Institute and a dual degree program at the University of St. Gallen and the Rotterdam School of Management. Thomas' work is driven by the idea of bridging theory and practice for impact on issues of digital innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurship. Outside of academia, he is a passionate reader, loves hiking and is currently learning to sail.