Leif Meier

Leif Meier is a Professor of Business Informatics with a specialization in Supply Chain Management at Hochschule Westfalen, Faculty of Informatics and Communication (FB 3). He serves as Vice Dean and leads research in digital logistics, data intelligence, and quantitative compliance.

His research interests include:

• Supply Chain Management and Digitalization
• Quantitative Compliance
• Data Analysis and Management
• Logistics and IT Integration
• Modeling and Simulation
• Entrepreneurship in Digital Operations

Prof. Meier's recent publications reflect a strong focus on smart ports, container terminal optimization, prescriptive analytics, and fraud detection using data science. His work bridges operational research with real-world applications in logistics, transportation, and tourism, emphasizing digital transformation and resilience in supply chains.

He actively contributes to major international conferences such as the European Conference on Operational Research (EURO), INFORMS, and the World Conference on Transportation Research.

Prof. Meier supervises academic projects and collaborates with industry partners, though specific student names are not listed. He is involved in applied research initiatives related to smart port technologies and sustainable logistics.

He is based in office A4.2.08 at Neidenburger Str. 43, 45897 Gelsenkirchen, and can be reached by appointment. Contact is available via phone at 0209/9596-482.