Prof. Dr. Thorsten Fröhlich is a Professor of IT Management and Big Data at IU International University of Applied Sciences, with over 25 years of experience in higher education, digital transformation, and curriculum development. His academic work focuses on integrating AI, Big Data, and software engineering into modern study programs.
He holds a doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Cologne and has lectured internationally, including as a Subject Matter Expert for IT and technology programs at the London Institute of Banking & Finance.
In addition to his academic roles, Prof. Fröhlich is an entrepreneur, having founded several companies in scientific publishing and software development, including LUMITOS AG and Unchained Intellect Press. He currently serves as Chairman of the Supervisory Board at LUMITOS AG and Managing Partner of Life Science Network Beteiligungsgesellschaft.
He is also the author of textbooks and publications on academic writing and AI in creative fields.
“I trust in long paths, not shortcuts. I explore broadly, learn deeply, and act when meaning and momentum align. I don’t chase perfection—only coherence. I value simplicity over spectacle, autonomy over applause, and depth over noise. When I succeed, it’s rarely loud; when I fail, I keep going. I believe in systems, but I use their gaps. I like who I am most of the time—and when I don’t, I give myself the grace to change or simply wait.”
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