Bernd Kaltenhäuser

Prof. Dr. Bernd Kaltenhäuser has been Professor of Technical Fundamentals at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) Villingen-Schwenningen since 2014. Affiliated with the Faculty of Economics, he teaches a spectrum of courses spanning project management, quality and process management, financial mathematics, technical mechanics, electrical engineering basics, and physical principles.

Education

• 1994-2003: Studies in Physics at Heidelberg, Ulm and Stuttgart Universities
• 2003-2007: Doctorate in Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.), University of Stuttgart
• 2009-2014: M.Sc. in Economics, Fernuniversität Hagen

Research Focus

Prof. Kaltenhäuser’s research integrates system dynamics, blockchain technology in transportation, predictive modelling for autonomous vehicles, and empirical methods from applied social research and marketing. His interdisciplinary approach leverages physics, economics, and data science to address mobility challenges. He is particularly active in developing algorithms for fleet routing, ride-hailing optimisation, and evaluating market readiness for autonomous driving in Germany.

Scientific Awards

• Artur Fischer Inventor Prize 2009
• Heinrich Düker Prize 2004, Robert Bosch Foundation for Education and the Promotion of Disabled People

Patents & Impact

He holds two patents in flat-structure bioreactor design, demonstrating his earlier engagement with biofuel production technologies. His 2020 and 2018 market studies on autonomous driving provide key data for German transport policy stakeholders.