Julia Rieck

Prof. Dr. Julia Rieck is a Full Professor of Business Administration at the University of Hildesheim, leading the Department of Business Administration and Operations Research within the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Economics and Computer Science. As Dean of the Faculty, she oversees academic programs, quality management, and research initiatives. Her roles include academic advising for the Business Information Systems (B.Sc./M.Sc.) programs and active participation in examination boards and quality committees.

• Education: PhD in Political Science (Dr. rer. pol.) with summa cum laude (2008), Habilitation at Clausthal University of Technology (2014), and studies in Business Mathematics (Diploma, University of Hamburg, 2003) and Mathematics (Georg-August-University Göttingen, 2000).
• Research: Focuses on Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Project Planning, and Logistics. Her work integrates mathematical modeling, machine learning, and real-world applications, particularly in disaster response, dynamic transportation, and sustainable e-commerce.
• Projects: Leads third-party funded initiatives like "IT für die sorgende Gesellschaft" (AI in healthcare/social sectors) and contributes to the HULLS real-lab (AI in aging societies). Collaborates with regional companies (e.g., Youco, ADITUS) and institutions (HAWK, University of Hannover).
• Teaching: Emphasizes practical application through case studies, industry partnerships, and the IT-Speed Dating event for student-company connections. Her courses cover project resource planning, logistics, and digital transformation.
• Labs & Teams: Active in the Institute of Business Administration & Business Information Systems, contributing to the KET Kompetenzwerkstatt (entrepreneurship support) and interdisciplinary teams in AI and sustainability research.