Christiane Rau

Prof. Dr. Christiane Rau is a faculty member at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) specializing in industrial engineering and management disciplines. Her academic foundation includes interdisciplinary expertise spanning industrial management, information technologies, production systems, and automation.

Her educational background features a 2009 graduation in industrial engineering and management from FAU, with specialized training in both managerial and technical domains. Professional development includes significant industry exposure through Siemens internships in Germany and Shanghai, complemented by international research collaboration at Imperial College London under Professor John Bessant.

Research interests center on industrial engineering systems, with emphasis on production automation and technology-driven management solutions. Her cross-disciplinary approach integrates manufacturing systems engineering with information technology frameworks, reflecting FAU's strong engineering tradition and industry partnerships.

Professional trajectory demonstrates a blend of academic rigor and practical industry experience, particularly through Siemens engagements. Current affiliations focus on FAU's research ecosystem within Germany's Nuremberg Metropolitan Region, leveraging the university's partnerships with Max Planck, Fraunhofer, and Helmholtz institutions.