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Timo EhmkeView profile

Professor

• Educational science
• Empirical educational research
• Teacher education
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Prof. Dr. Timo Ehmke is Full Professor and holder of the Professorship for Educational Research, in particular Empirical Educational Sciences at Leuphana University of Lüneburg . He leads an extensive research program centered on empirical educational science, teacher education, assessment, and mathematics education. Research Interests Design and evaluation of evidence-based teacher-training programs, especially in mathematics Adaptive learning support and competency-oriented instruction Impact of linguistic complexity on student performance in realistic mathematical tasks Assessment instruments for inclusive subject teaching and second-language learners Large-scale educational studies (TIMSS, NEPS) and comparative measurement of competencies Research Output & Impact Across 183 peer-reviewed publications, Prof. Ehmke’s work reveals a consistent focus on translating empirical findings into practical tools for teachers. His recent articles explore how linguistic demands affect mathematical problem-solving and how adaptive instructional strategies can close achievement gaps. The research integrates psychometrics, educational psychology, and subject-didactics to inform both policy and classroom practice. Awards & Distinctions Leuphana Transfer Award 2023 – Recognised for outstanding knowledge transfer from research to educational practice. Projects & Funding Prof. Ehmke has coordinated or co-coordinated 17 major projects since 2011, securing funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the German Research Foundation (DFG) . Flagship initiatives include: LERN-IF (2021-2026): Learning-process diagnostics and feedback in inclusive subject teaching (BMBF) Effects and Interaction of Linguistic and Subject-Specific Requirements (2019-2023, DFG) Boundary-Crossing II : Transdisciplinary evaluation framework for teacher-education collaborations (BMBF) Leuphana Teacher Training 2020 : Concept development for future-oriented teacher education (BMBF) DaZKom-Video : Performance-oriented assessment of German-as-a-second-language competency among pre-service teachers (BMBF) Laboratories & Teams He heads an active research team embedded within Leuphana’s research focus on education and participates in university-wide teacher-education networks, fostering collaboration between educational researchers, subject didacticians, and school practitioners.

• Healthcare Information Systems
• Digital Innovations for Aging Society
• Technology Adoption by Older Adults
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Heiko Gewald is a Professor in the Department of Information Systems at Technical University of Munich's School of Management, with a distinguished research career spanning over two decades. His scholarly work demonstrates deep expertise in information systems, particularly focusing on technology adoption by aging populations, healthcare information systems, and smart mobility services. Dr. Gewald's research interests center on the intersection of technology and human behavior, with special emphasis on older adults' adoption of digital health applications , smart mobility ecosystems , and DevOps implementation . His work consistently addresses the challenges of designing technology that accommodates diverse user needs, particularly for vulnerable populations. Through extensive field research, he has developed frameworks for understanding technology acceptance barriers among seniors and created interventions to improve digital inclusion. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly specialized work in aging technology, with approximately 60% of his 2020-2025 publications focusing on older adult technology adoption. His research employs diverse methodologies including qualitative case studies, cross-cultural surveys, and experimental designs, often with international collaborations spanning Germany, Australia, and Thailand. Principal investigator for multiple German research projects on digital health for elderly populations Co-organizer of the annual HICSS minitrack on 'Seniors' Use of Digital Resources' since 2018 Active contributor to the Association for Information Systems (AIS) special interest groups Dr. Gewald has mentored numerous doctoral students who have become active researchers in information systems, with several now holding faculty positions. His research has been supported by German research funding agencies and industry partnerships with healthcare technology companies. He maintains strong collaborative relationships with researchers across Europe and Australia, particularly in the healthcare IT domain.

Victor TiberiusView profile

Academic

• Strategic Management
• Strategic Foresight
• Entrepreneurship
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Victor Tiberius is an Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, University of Potsdam, and a visiting scholar at the Institute for Economic Education (iföb) at Ludwigsburg University of Education. He previously served as a Senior Researcher & Lecturer at the University of Potsdam and taught Corporate Strategy at ESCP Europe. His academic work is deeply integrated with practical leadership, innovation, and strategic foresight. Doctorate in Economics (Dr. rer. pol.), Carolo-Wilhelmina University of Technology, Braunschweig Doctorate in Philosophy (Dr. phil.), Free University of Berlin Doctorate in Educational Sciences (Dr. paed.), Ludwigsburg University of Education Honorary Doctorate (Dr. hc.), Dunărea de Jos University, Galați Executive Education: Columbia Business School, LSE, INSEAD, Oxford Saïd, MIT Sloan His research focuses on strategic management, entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital transformation. With over 80 peer-reviewed publications, his work explores strategic foresight, disruptive technologies, and innovative business models. He has contributed to journals such as Journal of Business Venturing Insights , Technological Forecasting & Social Change , and The Leadership Quarterly . His recent publications emphasize agility in volatile environments, digital innovation in SMEs, and leadership in family firms, reflecting a consistent trend toward practical, future-oriented strategy. Top 2% Scientist (Stanford Ranking), Top 0.5% in 2023 AD Scientific Index 2024 Honorary Doctorate from Dunărea de Jos University Editorial Board Member: Futures & Foresight Science , Technology in Society , Review of Managerial Science Reviewer for over 100 journals and conferences Victor Tiberius has supervised over 400 bachelor’s and master’s theses and taught a wide range of courses including Strategic Leadership, Organizational Behavior, and Service Management. He is actively involved in academic networks such as the Academy of Management, Schmalenbach Society, and World Futures Studies Federation (2009–2020). He also leads the Honorary Professorship for Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the University of Potsdam, contributing to research colloquia and curriculum development. His dual expertise in academia and executive leadership bridges theory and practice in management education.

• Forest Management
• Ecology
• Biomass Estimation
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Klaus von Gadow is a Professor with a focus on forest ecology and management. He has supervised numerous doctoral theses across diverse topics in forestry, including GIS visualization, biomass estimation, and silvicultural strategies. Research Areas : Forest Management, Ecology, Biomass Estimation, GIS Applications, Population Genetics, and Tropical Forestry. Advisory Role : Supervised 18 theses from 2000–2015, covering topics like invasive species monitoring, dry savanna ecosystems, and fire succession. Key Projects : Development of k-NN methods for biomass analysis, simulation of mixed-species forest treatment pathways, and sustainable management of tropical watersheds. Trends in Publications : Recent works emphasize ecological resilience, technical innovations in forestry machinery, and data-driven forest planning. Earlier articles focus on genetic studies and post-fire succession dynamics. Advising Legacy : His supervised research has driven advancements in forest inventory systems, silvicultural modeling, and sustainable resource use.

Manfred SchochView profile

Professor

• Digital Workplace
• IT Enterprise Architecture
• Strategic IT Management
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Prof. Dr. Manfred Schoch serves as Professor of Business Informatics at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences' Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology. He concurrently holds leadership roles at Fraunhofer FIT's Business Informatics branch and directs the FIM Research Institute for Information Management. His career bridges academic research with industrial digital transformation projects across sectors including transportation, finance, and manufacturing. His educational foundation includes: Summa cum laude doctorate from University of Hohenheim focusing on digital workplace communication technologies M.Sc. in Information-Oriented Business Administration and B.Sc. in Business Informatics from University of Augsburg Academic exchange at University of Pittsburgh's Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business Prof. Schoch's research centers on three interconnected domains: technology implementation in digital workplaces, strategic IT management and enterprise architecture, and data-driven workflow automation. He employs mixed-method approaches combining quantitative network/survey analysis with qualitative interview techniques to examine technology's organizational impact. Recent work investigates pandemic-driven remote work adaptations, AI integration challenges, and behavior change support systems for workplace stress management. His publication trajectory (2022-2025) reveals intensifying focus on generative AI applications, digital workplace resilience, and ethical technology adoption. Key themes include human-AI collaboration models, technostress mitigation, and CSR-guided digitalization. His work appears in premier venues like European Journal of Information Systems and ICIS proceedings. Professional recognition includes: Hohenheim Teaching Prize (2022) for innovative digital management pedagogy He actively supervises student theses through industry-collaborative projects with companies including DB Fernverkehr and Allianz. His research funding stems from Bavarian consortium initiatives like ForDigitHealth and international partnerships with MIT and Microsoft Research. Current grants focus on sustainable hybrid work models and AI-enhanced decision systems. As FIM Research Institute director, he leads cross-disciplinary teams developing practical digital transformation frameworks. The institute maintains strong industry connections through its Digital Leadership Academy and applied consulting projects addressing real-world challenges in workflow automation and IT-business alignment.

• Medical Biometry
• Health Services Research
• Mental Health
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Anne Daubmann is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology within the Faculty of Medicine at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) . Her work focuses on Medical Biometry and Health Services Research , with significant contributions to Mental Health , Multiple Sclerosis , and Primary Care domains. Her research spans: Digital health interventions for cancer patients Nutritional strategies in MS management Family-oriented mental health policies AI reliability in medical guidelines Resuscitation training methodologies Scientific Awards: Certificate in Medical Biometry (2020) from GMDS and IBS-DR She holds memberships in the International Biometric Society, German Region (IBS-DR) . Her methodological expertise includes statistical analysis in clinical trials and health outcomes evaluation .

Marco KuhrmannView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Agile Software Development
• Process Improvement
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Marco Kuhrmann is a Professor of Agile System Development at the Faculty of Informatics at Reutlingen University. He holds positions including Chair of the Examination Board for the Medical Technology Informatics program. His research focuses on software engineering methodologies, particularly agile development, process improvement, and hybrid methods. He has held academic roles at institutions like the Technical University of Munich, University of Southern Denmark, and the University of Passau. Education: PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Computer Science, Technical University of Munich (2008) Habilitation (Dr. rer. nat. habil.), Technical University of Munich (2014) Diploma in Computer Science, University of Potsdam (2004) His research interests include software process improvement, hybrid development approaches combining agile and traditional methods, and software engineering education. He leads projects like ANUKI and contributes to initiatives such as the HELENA survey on hybrid methodologies. His work addresses challenges in regulated domains, global software engineering, and the application of AI techniques in requirements engineering. Publications highlight themes like process transparency, compliance automation, and data augmentation. He is active in academic communities through workshops (e.g., PROFES, ICSSP) and has authored textbooks like Einführung in die Softwaretechnik (Springer, 2021). His teaching emphasizes hands-on experiments, such as simulating distributed teams and process adaptation in stressful scenarios. He collaborates with labs like the Virtual Reality Lab (VRehago) and contributes to research infrastructure like the IPSSE (Goslar) and software process ecosystems. Current projects explore AI-driven requirements evaluation and measurable artifact models in regulated industries.

Ralf KellnerView profile

Professor

• Economics
• Data Science
• Statistics
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Professor Ralf Kellner holds the Chair of Financial Data Analytics at the University of Passau, Faculty of Economics. His work integrates economics, data science, and statistics, focusing on empirical and application-oriented research to explore how statistical learning and AI can uncover insights in data-driven decision-making processes that generate economic value. He also teaches courses such as Deep Learning and Text Analysis in Finance, Financial Data Analytics and Machine Learning, and Scientific Computing with Python. His research examines the intersection of financial markets, statistical learning, and artificial intelligence, with specific interests in modeling adverse financial developments, systemic risks, and analyzing text data via domain-specific language models. Publications highlight collaborations with researchers like D. Rösch and N. Gatzert. Recent publications include work on hybrid service agents, quantile neural networks, default resolution time analysis, Bayesian sovereign bond risk models, and international diversification studies. His methodological approaches span extreme value theory, quantile regression, and multivariate statistical techniques applied to financial and insurance contexts. Contact: ralf.kellner@uni-passau.de

• Social Inequality
• Child and Youth Welfare
• School Social Work
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Claudia Buschhorn is a Professor for Childhood Education at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences , Department of Social Work. Her career spans academic, practical, and research roles in early childhood education and child welfare. Research Focus: Social inequality in educational access Early intervention systems for child welfare Interagency collaboration in school social work Child protection frameworks Impact-oriented evaluation methodologies Publications reveal expertise in family support, healthcare-social work integration, and life-course sociology, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable populations and cross-sectoral cooperation. Professional Trajectory: Since 2019: Professor at HAW Hamburg 2017-2019: Trainer at LWL State Youth Welfare Office 2013-2017: Lecturer at University of Münster Earlier roles: Consultant, Research Assistant, and Trainee Teacher

Antje MichelView profile

Research Professor

• Information Didactics
• Information Behavior Research
• Data Literacy
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Prof. Dr. Antje Michel serves as Research Professor of Information Didactics and Knowledge Transfer at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam within the Department of Information Sciences. She holds key leadership roles including Vice Dean for Research and Transfer and membership on the Faculty Council, driving institutional strategy while maintaining active research and teaching responsibilities in digital information environments. Academic Background: Doctorate in Sociology, Free University of Berlin (2003) Diplom (Master's equivalent) in Sociology, Free University of Berlin (2001) Master's in Sociology, Georg-August University of Göttingen (1998) Research Focus: Michel pioneers research at the intersection of information behavior , literacy frameworks (data, information, media), and transdisciplinary knowledge integration . Her work critically examines digital competence development through participatory methodologies, with growing emphasis on urban futures and smart city applications. She develops didactic approaches for information literacy across diverse knowledge cultures while investigating scientific socialization processes in academic settings. Publication Trends: Recent work (2021-2025) reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) AI's disruptive impact on information literacy requiring new assessment frameworks; (2) transdisciplinary methodologies for urban mobility and smart city development; (3) national standardization of information competence through collaborative frameworks. Her publications consistently bridge theoretical rigor with practical implementation in real-world laboratories. Scientific Recognition: 2024 Triple E-Award 1st prize for community engagement initiative 2022 Innovation Award for Real-World Laboratories (BMWK) 2022 German Mobility Award nomination 2023 'Land of Ideas' initiative award for digital outreach Research Leadership: Michel directs multiple major funded projects including BMBF's MaaS L.A.B.S. (mobility-as-a-service platform), MWFK's Präsenzstelle Luckenwalde (university outreach hub), and the multi-institutional InNoWest project. Her grant portfolio emphasizes participatory design, stakeholder co-creation, and measurable societal impact through transdisciplinary knowledge transfer. Research Ecosystem: She anchors her work in the Institute for Applied Research Urban Futures (IaF), while actively shaping national discourse as founding member of both the Society for Transdisciplinary and Participatory Research (GTPF) and Global Alliance for Inter- and Transdisciplinarity (ITD Alliance). Her leadership extends to editorial boards and scientific advisory roles including the Leibniz Institute for Psychology.

Katrin TemmenView profile

Professor

• Engineering Education
• Teaching Technology
• Digital Learning
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Katrin Temmen is a full Professor at Paderborn University where she serves as Section Owner of Teaching Technology in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology within the Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics . She also holds the position of Dean of Students for the same faculty, underscoring her pivotal role in shaping engineering education and student affairs. Her research is anchored in two key areas: Transformation and Education and Sustainable Materials, Processes and Products . These themes converge in her work on digital teaching technologies, augmented reality for learning, open educational resources (OER), and sustainable vocational training concepts. She explores how emerging technologies—especially 5G and mixed-reality environments—can transform engineering curricula and teacher professional development. Across her recent publications (2024–2025), Prof. Temmen investigates: systematic development of multimedia OER for electrical engineering, meta-analyses of augmented reality in education, design of digital student laboratories for teacher training, and comparative studies on self-efficacy among future technical teachers. These works collectively highlight a trajectory toward immersive, sustainable, and scalable educational innovations. Teaching portfolio: She teaches over twenty courses spanning technical writing, mechatronics and manufacturing labs, didactic project seminars, philosophy & ethics of technology, and vocational teacher preparation programs . Her courses emphasize reflective practice, project-based learning, and the integration of digital tools in engineering pedagogy. Contact information: Email: katrin.temmen@uni-paderborn.de Phone: +49 5251 60-3004 Office: Pohlweg 47-49, Room P1.6.09.2, 33098 Paderborn, Germany Office hours: by appointment

Khalil EsperView profile

Researcher

• Verification and Model Checking
• Energy Optimization
• Real-time Systems
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Khalil Esper is a Researcher at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), where he works at the Chair of Computer Science 12 (Hardware-Software Co-Design). His research focuses on verification, energy optimization, and runtime requirement enforcement in embedded systems and MPSoCs. His educational background includes: Informatics Engineering from Aleppo University, Syria (2010-2015) European Master in Embedded Computing Systems (EMECS) from Rhineland-Palatinate University of Technology Kaiserslautern-Landau (Germany) and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway) (2017-2019) Esper's research interests center around verification and model checking, energy optimization on MPSoC, real-time systems and embedded systems, and autonomic computing. His work particularly focuses on runtime requirement enforcement mechanisms for non-functional properties in multi-processor systems-on-chip, with applications extending to medical devices and human-robot interaction systems. He has developed approaches using finite state machines, reinforcement learning, and evolutionary algorithms to ensure system properties are maintained during execution. His publication record shows a strong trend toward applying formal methods and runtime enforcement techniques to increasingly complex systems, with recent work expanding into safety-critical applications like orthoses and human-robot interaction. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges computer science, embedded systems engineering, and biomedical applications. Esper has supervised multiple theses including: Sascha H.: Runtime Requirement Enforcement of Non-Functional Requirements on MPSoCs Using Fuzzy Logic (2022) Iana S.: Feedback-Based Control of Non-functional Program Execution Properties on Linux (2023) Philipp L.: Runtime Requirement Enforcement of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements of a Knee Orthosis Based on a Digital Twin (2024) Avinash N.: Runtime Requirement Enforcement of Safety Properties of an Ankle Orthosis Based on a Digital Twin (2024) Zhiyi T.: Generation of Environment FSMs Using Machine Learning Techniques (2025) Moustafa A.: Runtime Requirement Enforcement of Safety Properties of Human-Robot Interaction Based on a Digital Twin (2025) Florian K.: Runtime Requirement Enforcement of Safety Properties of Human-Robot Interaction (2025) He has been actively teaching courses on Approximate Computing and Embedded Systems since the 2021/2022 academic year, demonstrating his commitment to academic instruction alongside his research activities. Esper is involved in the InvasIC research project, part of the DFG Transregional Collaborative Research Center 89 on Invasive Computing, which explores novel approaches to resource management in parallel computing systems.

• Health-related Quality of Life
• Patient-reported Outcomes
• Pediatric Health Assessment
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Dr. Simone Schieskow (née Kreimeier) is a researcher at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Health Sciences, working in Working Group 5 Health Economics and Health Management since October 2010. She holds a B.Sc. in Health Communication and M.Sc. in Public Health from Bielefeld University, and completed her doctorate in November 2020 with a thesis titled "Conceptual and Methodological Development of Quality of Life Assessment in Children and Adolescents Using the EQ-5D-Y as an Example." Education : B.Sc. Health Communication (Bielefeld University), M.Sc. Public Health (Bielefeld University) Her research focuses on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children and adolescents, specializing in patient-reported outcomes and EQ-5D-Y instrument development. She has contributed to international collaborations through the EuroQol Group, particularly its Youth Working Group where she serves as deputy chair since 2025. Recent publications highlight methodological advancements in EQ-TIPS (EuroQol Toddler and Infant Populations) preference elicitation (2025), molecular risk scoring for childhood asthma (2024), and comparative studies on adult-vs-adolescent health state preferences (2021). Her work spans from psychometric testing to policy-oriented stakeholder engagement. Key Affiliations : EuroQol Group (since 2016), Youth Working Group (deputy chair since 2025) Contact : simone.schieskow@uni-bielefeld.de | Office: UHG S5-227

Daniela CaspariView profile

Professor

• Foreign Language Didactics
• Competency-Oriented Teaching
• Literature Didactics
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Prof. Dr. Daniela Caspari is a Professor of Didactics of Romance Languages and Literatures at Freie Universität Berlin's Department of Philosophy and Humanities, where she has served since 2002. She directs the Institute of Romance Philology and previously held research positions at TU Berlin and HU Berlin. Her academic credentials include a PhD (1994) and Habilitation (2002) focused on foreign language pedagogy. Research Focus: Caspari specializes in competency-oriented language teaching, empirical research methods, and literature didactics. Her work explores intercultural learning, teacher education reform, and the role of children's literature in language acquisition. Current projects examine multilingual education challenges and innovative teaching methodologies for Romance languages. Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2020-2024) analyze language policy, teacher training efficacy, and motivational strategies in multilingual classrooms, emphasizing empirical approaches and curriculum design for French, Spanish, and Italian pedagogy. Leadership & Service: She chairs the German Society for Foreign Language Research (DGFF), contributes to national education standards committees, and leads projects like K2Teach and ViFoNet. She coordinates master's programs and mentors future educators through digital and in-person consultations.

• Ethics
• Bioethics
• Environmental Ethics
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Thomas Potthast is a full Professor for Ethics, History and Theory of Biosciences at the Faculty of Science, Department of Biology at the University of Tübingen. He serves as the Speaker of the International Center for Ethics in Sciences (IZEW) and has held this position since 2014. Since 2016, he has also been the Speaker of the Thematic Area on Sustainability, Protection and Management of Natural Resources within the Excellence Strategy's Platform 3 on Environmental Systems. His academic journey includes a habilitation at the University of Tübingen in 2010, where he received teaching authorization for Ethics, Theory and History of Sciences. Prior to this, he was a Feodor-Lynen Fellow of the Humboldt Foundation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2002-2001) and a Post-Doc Research Scholar at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin (1998). Potthast's research focuses on environmental ethics, bioethics, and the philosophical foundations of sustainability science. His work critically examines the relationship between scientific knowledge and ethical decision-making, particularly in the context of nature conservation, biodiversity, and technological interventions in ecological systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding epistemic-moral hybrids in environmental decision-making and the ethical dimensions of sustainability transformations. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on the ethical challenges of emerging technologies (including gene drives and affective computing) in relation to environmental sustainability, the role of universities in sustainability transformations, and transdisciplinary approaches to real-world sustainability challenges. His work consistently bridges theoretical ethics with practical applications in conservation and sustainability contexts. As an educator and mentor, Potthast has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students working on diverse topics spanning sustainable development education, animal ethics, nature conservation, and the ethical dimensions of technological interventions in natural systems. He leads the Competence Center for Sustainable Development, which is part of the Excellence Strategy since 2018, and has been instrumental in developing the whole-institution approach to sustainability at the University of Tübingen. His work connects academic research with practical implementation of sustainability principles across the university's operations, teaching, and research activities.