Alexander Tourneau

Dr. Alexander Tourneau serves as an Honorary Professor at Braunschweig University of Technology's Carl Friedrich Gauss Faculty, specifically within the Institute of Finance. Appointed on January 20, 2025, he teaches 'Management and Insurance of Technological Risks' as part of the Technology-Oriented Management program since 2021, complementing curriculum areas including cyber risks, renewable energies, autonomous driving, and supply chain complexities.

His research focuses on technological risk management and insurance applications in industrial enterprises, bridging academic theory with practical business insights from his extensive industry career. Professor Marc Gürtler (Head of Institute of Finance) highlights his 'combination of outstanding academic research and in-depth knowledge of business practice' as instrumental for students.

• Key Research Areas: Cybersecurity risk assessment, Insurance modeling for emerging technologies, Investment planning in industrial corporations, Risk management for renewable energy systems

His teaching integrates real-world case studies from autonomous vehicles to complex supply chains, emphasizing practical application components. The honorary professorship recognizes his 'outstanding expertise in technological risk management' and long-standing contribution to the faculty.

• Scientific Recognition: Honorary Professorship at TU Braunschweig (2025)

Tourneau actively participates in academic governance as an elected member of the Braunschweig University Association's executive board. His industry collaborations provide students with direct exposure to current technological risk challenges faced by major insurance and financial institutions. His teaching methodology combines theoretical frameworks with practical implementation strategies drawn from his board-level experience at Öffentliche Versicherung Braunschweig.

Through the Technology-Oriented Management program, he contributes to developing next-generation risk management approaches for emerging technologies while maintaining strong connections between the university and industry practitioners.