Björn A. Kuchinke

Professor Björn A. Kuchinke is a University Professor of Media Economics at the Faculty of Media, Bauhaus University Weimar, where he has held a permanent position since January 7, 2014. His academic career spans multiple German institutions including Ilmenau University of Technology and Georg August University of Göttingen.

Professor Kuchinke's research focuses on media economics, industrial economics, institutional economics, competition policy, health economics, regulatory economics, and telecommunications economics. His work particularly emphasizes media change and media governance, addressing how economic principles apply to evolving media landscapes and regulatory frameworks.

His teaching portfolio includes Advanced Fundamentals of Media Economics, Introduction to Competition Policy, Media Market Analysis, and Investment and Financing of Media Companies, with course materials documented from Winter 2017/18 through the upcoming Winter 2025/26 semester.

• Current Position: Professor of Media Economics, Faculty of Media, Bauhaus University Weimar (2014-present)
• Previous Appointment: Visiting Professor of Media Economics, Bauhaus University Weimar (2012-2014)
• Prior Experience: Visiting Professor for Economic Policy at Georg August University of Göttingen (2011-2012)

Professor Kuchinke maintains an active presence in academic committees including the Monopolies Commission DICE, reflecting his expertise in competition policy and regulatory economics as it applies to media sectors.

Contact information: Albrecht-Dürer-Str. 2, 99425 Weimar, Germany | Phone: +49 (0) 3643 - 58 3786 | Email: bjoern.kuchinke@uni-weimar.de