Christian Hohmann

Christian Hohmann is a Lecturer and Head of Smart-up at the Institute of Innovation and Technology Management (IIT) within the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU). He specializes in product innovation, user-centered design, and business model development. His professional experience spans project management, operations optimization, and consulting across multiple industries.

Key research focuses include Design Thinking methodologies, servitization trends in manufacturing, collaborative innovation networks, and academic entrepreneurship programs. Notable projects include the Horw Start-Up Ecosystem initiative, the DISCO sustainability collaboration framework, and the Innovation Boosters Energy Lab. He leads the Smart-up program, an educational initiative fostering start-up ecosystems.

He authored The Design Thinking Toolbox (Wiley, 2020) and contributed chapters to academic texts like Academic and Educational Entrepreneurship (Springer, 2022). His work bridges theoretical innovation frameworks with practical industry applications, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration and workforce development in evolving business landscapes.

As an advisor for Technical Training in Business Engineering programs, he integrates innovation project modules into curricula. His presentations and publications highlight trends in collaborative networks, organizational development, and educational frameworks for entrepreneurship.