Alexander Lang

Dr. Alexander Lang is an Assistant Professor at Bond University, affiliated with the Faculty of Society & Design and the Centre for Comparative Construction Research. His role emphasizes research and teaching at the intersection of organizational development and innovation.

Education:

• Business, MBA (Bond Business School, 5 Oct 2023)
• Mechanical Engineering, PhD (Technical University of Munich, 5 Dec 2017)
• Chemistry, Master of Chemistry (Award Date: 5 Dec 1997)
• Science, Bachelor of Science (Technical University of Munich, 1 Nov 1993)

Research Interests:
Dr. Lang’s work centers on transforming companies into open organizations through process integration and structural changes, optimizing R&D efficiency, and fostering frugal innovations in emerging markets. Key areas include crisis management in project-based organizations, gamification for professional learning, and enhancing Design Thinking with user-centric approaches.

Advising & HDR:
He supervises PhD students focusing on topics such as company culture, organizational structure evolution, advanced Design Thinking, and gamification. Students collaborate with industry partners to address real-world challenges and develop actionable models.

Labs/Teams:
Part of the Centre for Comparative Construction Research, his work involves interdisciplinary teams exploring construction and organizational research in dynamic contexts.