Ulrich Frank, born in 1958, is a prominent German scholar in the field of business informatics. He holds a position as a Professor of Business Informatics at the University of Duisburg-Essen, where he has dedicated his academic career to advancing research in information systems. His work is highly regarded for its contributions to understanding the state of the art in information systems research, bridging the gap between theoretical computer science and practical business applications.
Among his most notable academic achievements is the development of the Multi-Perspective Enterprise Modeling (MEMO) meta-modeling framework. This framework provides a comprehensive approach to enterprise modeling, allowing researchers and practitioners to analyze organizations from multiple interrelated perspectives. Through his research and teaching at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Frank continues to influence the design and analysis of complex enterprise information systems.
