Carsten Müller

Prof. Dr. Carsten Müller is a Professor of Business Administration, specializing in Industrial Engineering, at the Fulda University of Applied Sciences since 2010. He serves as Director of the Master's degree program in Accounting, Finance, and Controlling since 2013 and has held visiting lecturer positions, including at the Cracow University of Economics (2011). His academic career spans research and teaching in economic sustainability, financial stability, and globalization impacts, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative.

• Education: Dr. rer. pol. in Financial and Economic Policy (Darmstadt University of Technology, 2002)
• Education: Diploma in Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering (Darmstadt University of Technology, 1997)

Müller's research focuses on economic sustainability, carbon credit markets, and globalization dynamics. Recent projects include market-based deforestation prevention (since 2021) and analyzing the Belt and Road Initiative's impact on the German economy (2018-2019). His work bridges theoretical finance with practical sustainability challenges.

His publications reveal a strong emphasis on climate finance, policy compatibility, and globalization economics. Key contributions examine carbon offset optimization in the EU ETS and economic implications of transnational infrastructure projects. Collaborations span Ulm University, USI Lugano, and the Swiss Finance Institute.

• Scientific Award: Best Papers Award at the 6th International Conference on Social Impact Investments (Rome, 2022)

Müller advises doctoral candidates Papa Orgen and Ivanna Pallister in his research team. He has held strategic roles in multinational corporations and maintains active research collaborations with European institutions through Fulda University's extensive transfer network.