Johannes Bauer
Chief Economist of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, Quello Chair in Media and Information Policy at Michigan State University, and Director of the University's Quello Center
Bio
Johannes M. Bauer is a researcher, writer, teacher, and academic entrepreneur. He is interested in the digital economy next-generation media. His position as facilitates the pursuit of rigorous and actionable research. Educated as an engineer and social scientist, he obtained advanced degrees in economics from the Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria. Michigan State University has been his home institution since 1990. He had the privilege to spend extended times affiliated with Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands (2000-2001), the University of Constance, Germany (Summer 2010), and the University of Zurich, Switzerland (2012).
Appropriately designed, governed, and used, advanced information and communication technologies (ICTs) create tremendous opportunities. They enable individuals to realize their capabilities, support sustainable communities, and support inclusive and livable societies. Harnessing these potential benefits will require public interest technology, good governance models, as well as competition and cooperation. Dr. Bauer's ongoing research focuses on digital innovation (Internet of Things, 5G wireless), digital entrepreneurship (both for-profit and social), and governance challenges. His work greatly has greatly benefited from collaboration with students and practitioners in many countries and regions.
Research
My research, teaching and writing focus on the digital economy. I am concerned about harnessing the benefits of information and communication technologies (ICTs) while avoiding their downsides. Much of this work is international and comparative in scope. It is funded by public and private foundations and organizations. Recent articles are published or forthcoming in the Journal of Management Information Systems, Telecommunications Policy, and the Social Science Computer Review.