Dominik Austermann

Prof. Dr. Dominik Austermann is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Digital Innovation at Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences' Faculty of Business Studies. He also serves as a board member of the ZDD (Center for Digitalization and Digitality). His academic career includes roles as a Professor at Hochschule Mainz (2019-2022) and as a founder of multiple startups supported by EXIST and NRW funding programs (2013-2019). Earlier, he worked as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company (2007-2009) and completed his PhD and research at RWTH Aachen University (2003-2009) after studying Business Administration at the University of Mannheim.

His research focuses on digital business creation, innovation management, entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship. Key areas include business model innovation, process innovation, service innovation, and product development (digital/IoT). He also explores digitalization challenges, compliance in AI, and international business strategies. His teaching spans courses like Business Model & Marketing Project, Entrepreneurship, and Agile Management.

Prof. Austermann's publications address topics such as social media user analysis, AI in compliance, agile project management, and cross-cultural leadership. His work appears in journals like Harvard Business Manager, WiSt, and international conferences. He actively supervises student theses on innovation management, digitalization, and internationalization.

His professional background blends academia with industry experience, emphasizing practical applications of digital transformation and strategic innovation. The ZDD center under his involvement drives interdisciplinary digitalization research and education.