معرفی
Prof. Dr. Andreas Dellnitz is a Professor of Quantitative Methods at Leibniz University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Operations Research and Computational Social Sciences. He also serves as Head of the Sustainable and Digital Transformation program and has been Vice President for Research since 2025.
Education
Dr. Dellnitz holds the following academic qualifications:
- Master of Science (Business Information Systems), FernUniversität in Hagen (2019)
- Doctor of Economics (summa cum laude), FernUniversität in Hagen (2015)
- Diploma in Economics (honors), Ruhr University Bochum (2010)
Research Interests
Dr. Dellnitz's research centers on multi-criteria optimization and (eco-)efficiency analysis, with applications in sustainability. His methodological focus includes linear and combinatorial optimization, algorithmic geometry, and entropy-driven analytics for social and power networks. He investigates sustainability-oriented production planning, energy systems, and social network structures.
Publication Trends
His recent work (2021-2025) integrates Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) with machine learning for cost estimation and eco-efficiency assessment. Key applications include sustainable production planning under energy pricing schemes, gas-to-power demand response, and battery storage systems. His research bridges theoretical operations research with industrial sustainability challenges.
Scientific Awards
No scientific awards were mentioned in the available information.
Grants and Advising
Dr. Dellnitz has led third-party funded projects such as MaXFab I (2016-2018) and MaXFab II (2019-2021) on energy-flexible factories. He supports student projects and participates in study committees, emphasizing practical applications of operations research in business and sustainability.
