Ronald Deckert

Prof. Ronald Deckert is a Professor of Industrial Engineering at Hamburg Distance Learning University (HFH), leading the B.Eng./B.Sc. and M.Eng./M.Sc. programs in Industrial Engineering. He currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Technology. With a physics background from the University of Hamburg and an Executive MBA from École des Ponts ParisTech, he combines technical expertise with business strategy. His research focuses on digitalization across sectors including healthcare, energy, and public administration, alongside sustainability and game-based learning. He actively contributes to policy through roles like supervisory board member of Initions AG and advisory work for the German Science Council. His interdisciplinary approach emphasizes societal context in technological advancements. Recent lectures include discussions on sustainability integration in education and innovation.

• Education: PhD in Economics & Social Sciences (part-time), University of Hamburg
• Professional Experience: Former consultant at KPMG, BearingPoint, and Kienbaum

Research Interests: Digitalization in healthcare (e.g., elderly care systems), Industry 4.0 applications in aviation maintenance, and sustainable development strategies aligned with Hamburg’s 2030 ESD plan. His work bridges technical innovation with social impact, evident in projects like the Ecological Securities Portfolio prototype.

Publications highlight strategic human-machine partnerships, digital governance challenges, and AI in public administration. He advocates learner-centered education through technology-driven methods, reflected in over 20 publications since 2018.