Constantin Holzer

Constantin Holzer is a Lecturer in Chinese Business at the University College Cork (UCC), based in the Department of Asian Studies within the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Political Economy from Renmin University of China and has expertise in China-EU relations, Chinese entrepreneurship, and state-society dynamics. His research focuses on corporate social responsibility, China's digital economy, and comparative institutional analysis.

Education:

• PhD in Political Economy, Renmin University of China (2016)
• M.A. in International Relations, Peking University (2009)
• B.A. in Sinology and Development Studies, University of Vienna (2006)

Research Interests: Holzer explores China's political economy, state-business relations since 1978, and China-EU economic cooperation. He emphasizes CSR, social credit systems, and digital economy impacts. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with applied studies on transnational partnerships, such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and EU-China sustainability projects.

Grants & Projects:

• Coordinator for Horizon 2020 proposals (ECHIS and CISFOS), focusing on sustainable urbanization and food safety.
• Recipient of the Marietta-Blau Fellowship (2014–2015) for research on Chinese entrepreneurship.
• Lead organizer of the Asian Studies Lecture Series (2021–2022) and international workshops on EU-China cooperation.

Awards: Includes the Digital Badge for Postgraduate Research Supervision (2018), Best Teaching Award (Renmin University, 2011), and Chinese Government scholarships for PhD/Masters studies.

Teaching & Outreach: Holzer teaches courses on Chinese business ethics, state-society relations, and intercultural management. He engages in public lectures (e.g., AESCON, University of Bergen) and advises on EU-China trade and sustainability.

Labs/Teams: Active in the China in Europe Research Network (CHERN) and collaborates with institutions like the University of Helsinki and the European Union Delegation in Beijing.