Caroline Gauthier

Caroline Gauthier is a Professor at Grenoble Ecole de Management, currently serving as Head of the Department of Management & Technology (2021–2024). Her expertise spans Innovation, Sustainable Development, and Business Ethics. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Toulouse I and University College London. Dr. Gauthier advises international organizations including the European Union, UN, OECD, French, and Canadian governments. Her research focuses on digitalization's impact on markets, sustainable business models, and ecological economics.

Education: PhD in Economics from University of Toulouse I and University College London, UK. Additional qualifications include extensive post-doctoral research and professional training in policy analysis.

Research interests include the intersection of technology and sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and consumer behavior in digital contexts. She has authored over 80 publications in journals like Journal of Business Ethics and Ecological Economics. Her work bridges academic theory and policy application, emphasizing practical solutions for socio-environmental challenges.

Scientific awards: Not explicitly listed, though her prolific publications suggest recognition in academic circles. Advocacy focuses on energy transition and community-based renewable energy systems. She leads interdisciplinary projects on urban energy coordination and eco-district management.

Advising and grants: Extensive consultancy with international bodies and active participation in EU-funded research initiatives. She coordinates the NEXUS Energy project, exploring multi-disciplinary approaches to urban energy systems.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Management & Technology department’s sustainability research cluster, collaborating with global academic networks and industry partners to advance sustainable innovation frameworks.