Christian Gärtner

Christian Gärtner is a Researcher at the Chair of Business Education under Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Gerholz at Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg. His work focuses on digital transformation in educational contexts, particularly leveraging XR technologies and serious games. He holds a Master of Business Consulting (2018) and Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (2014) from Wismar University of Applied Sciences.

Professional Experience:

• Since June 2024: Research Assistant at University of Bamberg
• 2023–2024: Student Assistant at same Chair
• 2012–2024: Business Management Consultant specializing in digital transformation
• 2019–2022: Teacher of Economics/Computer Science at Inlingua Vocational School
• 2018: Lecturer in Accounting at IHK Academy Swabia

Teaching: Contributes to the 'Design of Learning and Work Processes' module in the Bachelor program since 2024.

Research Focus: Explores digitalization trends in educational institutions and enterprises, with emphasis on immersive technologies and engagement strategies. Develops didactic frameworks for e-learning platforms and serious games.