Dirk Hovorka

Dirk Hovorka is a Professor in the Business Information Systems discipline at The University of Sydney, within the BUS department. His research interests include Business information systems, History and philosophy of engineering and technology, Information systems philosophy, research methods and theory, Business systems in context, Information systems, and Higher education. He is affiliated with the University of Sydney and maintains a profile page at https://profiles.sydney.edu.au/dirk.hovorka. His work explores how scientific and societal practices shape 'worlds' through theory, design, and conceptualizations of 'the future'.

Dirk Hovorka is a researcher at the University of Sydney with a focus on Future(s), philosophy of science, design, sustainability, and semantic analysis. His work explores the intersection of these areas through various lenses, including design science research, information systems, and the epistemology of science. Hovorka's publications address topics such as conceptual drift, tailorable technology design, and the role of speculative foresight in digital transformation. His research emphasizes the importance of validity, explanation, and sustainability in both theoretical and practical contexts. Hovorka's contributions span across methodological innovations, theoretical frameworks, and the application of semantic analysis to understand complex systems and social dynamics.