Bernd Brandl

Bernd Brandl is Professor at Durham University Business School. Educated at University of Graz, University of Vienna, and University of Bologna, he previously held positions at University of York and University of Newcastle. His research examines methodological and theoretical questions in comparative employment relations and international HRM.

Research interests focus on:

• HR analytics applications including big data and AI
• Cross-country analysis of labor market systems
• Collective bargaining structures
• Employer organization dynamics

Publications show strong focus on multinational comparative studies of labor institutions, with recent work analyzing pandemic-era tripartite cooperation and digital transformation impacts.

Awards and leadership roles include:

• Editorial positions in Labour & Industry and European Journal of Industrial Relations
• Chair of European Sociological Association Research Network
• Advisory Committee member for European Foundation (2013-2020)

Supervises PhD students investigating new technologies in HRM and collective bargaining systems. Coordinates international research projects funded by EU and national agencies.