Christian Arndt

Prof. Dr. Christian Arndt is a Professor of Economics (specializing in Empirical Economic Research) and Dean of Future Economics at HfWU. He leads the Center for Sustainable Development (ZNE) and the Innovation and Methods Laboratory (Lab), serving as the Representative for Sustainable Development. His roles include academic leadership, research coordination, and institutional strategy in sustainable economic practices.
Based at Nürtingen Campus (CI12 106), he holds office hours on Wednesdays 2:00-3:30 PM via booking through the HfWU-neo portal.

• Office: Marktstr. 16, 72622 Nürtingen
• Contact: +49 7022 201484

Research Focus

Arndt’s work bridges empirical economic research with sustainability, emphasizing practical applications through interdisciplinary methods. Key areas include:
• Sustainable development policy analysis
• Empirical methodologies in economics
• Innovation ecosystems and economic modeling

Institutional Leadership

He oversees the ZNE, driving projects on climate resilience and resource efficiency, while the MLab focuses on methodological advancements in applied research. His dual role as Dean integrates academic programs with real-world economic challenges.