Alexander Herzner

Dr. Alexander Herzner serves as a Lecturer and Head of the Institute for Sustainability and Ethics at the Weiden Business School, Amberg-Weiden University of Applied Sciences, Germany. His office is located at the Weidener Technologie-Campus (Room 1.37) in Weiden, with contact via email a.herzner@oth-aw.de or phone +49 (961) 382-1912.

His research centers on Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Ethics, and Strategy Management, with specialized focus on value chain controlling, entrepreneurship, and ethical value management. He investigates the alignment of corporate success with sustainable development through empirical studies on regional business practices and institutional sustainability frameworks.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2010-2025) reveals dominant themes in sustainability implementation within universities, regional CSR practices in Southern Germany, and climate change impacts on business environments. His work consistently bridges academic theory with practical applications, particularly in water-sensitive urban development, student-inclusive sustainability reporting, and crowdfunding mechanisms for non-profit sustainability.

No information is available regarding research grants or student supervision activities.

As head of the Institute for Sustainability and Ethics, he directs institutional strategy for embedding sustainability principles across academic programs and operational frameworks, while promoting partnerships with regional business communities in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.