Alexa Böckel

Alexa Böckel, M.Sc. is a Research Associate at the Centre for Sustainability Management at Leuphana University Lüneburg where she pursues her doctorate while teaching and conducting research. She additionally serves as a Research Associate at the Technical University of Dresden and holds a scholarship from the German Federal Environmental Foundation. Her academic work bridges sustainability research with practical entrepreneurial applications.

Her educational journey has led her to specialize in circular economy research, though specific undergraduate and graduate institutions aren't detailed in the available materials. Böckel earned her Master of Science degree prior to commencing doctoral studies.

Böckel's research program focuses on circular startups and their societal contributions, examining incubation program effectiveness and impact measurement frameworks. Her work connects theoretical sustainability concepts with real-world business applications, particularly in developing innovative circular business models for new ventures. She explores how digital technologies like blockchain can advance circular economy principles.

Her publication record since 2019 reveals consistent contributions across multiple sustainability domains including business model innovation, digital transformation in sustainable practices, and practical implementation of circular economy concepts through entrepreneurial ventures. Her work spans theoretical research and practical case studies across German cities.

• German Federal Environmental Foundation Scholarship

As former head of Leuphana's Social Change Hub and a Digital ChangeMaker at the University Forum for Digitalization, Böckel has substantial leadership experience in sustainability initiatives. Her previous research on corporate digital responsibility, blockchain applications, and crowdfunding for sustainable companies demonstrates her interdisciplinary approach to environmental challenges.

Böckel actively develops practical tools for circular economy implementation, including business model frameworks for startups and infrastructure solutions for reusable packaging systems. Her work with cities like Stuttgart, Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, Wiesbaden and Mainz provides valuable insights for municipal sustainability policies and circular business development.