Peter Mayer

Prof. Dr. Peter Mayer is a Professor of General and International Economics at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. He holds leadership roles including former Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences and Vice President for International Affairs. His expertise spans European integration, economic policy, and higher education management.

• Education: Economics degrees from Goethe University Frankfurt and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
• Professional Experience: Includes roles with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Africa, Ghana, and South Korea, followed by academic leadership at Osnabrück since 2001.

Research focuses on European economic integration, world economy dynamics, and ethical dimensions of management. He leads international projects such as the DAAD-funded Horizon Southeast Asia initiative and Nurturing a Culture of Excellence in University Management with Indonesian institutions.

Recent projects include exploring sustainability in higher education and ESG impacts on business. His work emphasizes international collaboration, university governance, and policy analysis.