Gunnar Klaus Prause

Gunnar Klaus Prause is a Professor at the Department of Business Administration, School of Business and Governance at Tallinn University of Technology (since 2023). He holds a 0.25 FTE position, reflecting his active engagement in research and academic leadership. Previously, he served as a Professor at Wismar Business School (since 1994) and held administrative roles including Vice-Rector of Research at Wismar University (2007–2010) and Vice-Dean of Research and International Relations at Wismar Business School (2005–2007). His academic career spans over three decades in business administration and economics.

His research focuses on logistics, sustainability, digital transformation, and maritime supply chains. Specific interests include green energy applications (e.g., ammonia as marine fuel), smart city/port integration, blockchain for supply chain resilience, and circular economy models. He leads/coordinates projects such as the Centre of Excellence in Circular Economy for Strategic Mineral and Carbon Resources (2024–2030) and generative AI-driven ESG education curricula (2025–2027).

Dr. Prause has secured over €7 million in EU and international grants, including projects on Baltic Sea region competitiveness, clean shipping platforms, and SME internationalization. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in logistics, energy, and policy.

He has authored/co-authored 263 publications, emphasizing peer-reviewed articles and conference papers on topics like sustainable port operations, digital transformation challenges, and ammonia safety in maritime contexts. His research outputs frequently address interdisciplinary challenges at the intersection of technology, environment, and business strategy.