Natalia Ribberink

Prof. Natalia Ribberink is a Professor of International Business at the Department of Business, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, within the Faculty of Business & Social Sciences. She holds leadership roles including International Coordinator and leads the ISAP project for international mobility with partner universities in China and the US. Her expertise spans international trade, FDI, emerging markets, and talent management.

Dr. Ribberink earned dual degrees from Belarusian State University and Osnabrueck University, Germany, and holds a Ph.D. in Economics. She previously worked in aviation strategy and international partnerships. Her research focuses on global economic integration, SME internationalization, and BRICS economies, with notable contributions to journals like Asia Pacific Management Review and Emerging Markets Finance.

• Education:
  • Bachelor: World Economy/International Economic Relations, Belarusian State University (with honors)
  • Master: European Business Studies (Dipl.-Kffr.), Osnabrueck University
  • Ph.D.: Economics, Osnabrueck University

Her teaching includes courses on international management, trade logistics, and global economics. She actively coordinates double-degree programs with universities in the US and China. Key achievements include DAAD-funded mobility projects and editorial roles in international journals.

Recent research trends emphasize cross-border investment dynamics, pandemic market impacts, and strategic responses in VUCA environments. She frequently collaborates with institutions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, presenting at conferences like AIB and EIBA.

• Awards: DAAD Award for Excellence in Studies
• Professional Roles: Member of DAAD Selection Committee, Examination Board at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences

Her advisory work focuses on international student mobility programs and gender equality initiatives at her faculty. She maintains active research partnerships through networks like CARPE and "HAW goes USA".