Christine Grimm

Prof. Christine Grimm is a Professor at the Institute of Innovation and Technology Management (IIT) within the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture at HSLU. She specializes in circular economy and sustainability strategies, focusing on systemic implications of circularity, business model transformation, and innovation management. Her interdisciplinary background includes a Master’s in Management and a PhD in Science, Technology and Innovation Studies from the University of Edinburgh, complemented by advanced training in System Dynamics at MIT and a CAS in Teaching for Higher Education.

Education:

• PhD in Science, Technology and Innovation Studies, University of Edinburgh
• Master’s in Management
• CAS in Teaching for Higher Education, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Lucerne
• Courses at MIT (System Dynamics & Circular Economy), University of Edinburgh (Carbon Capture and Storage)

Her research bridges academic theory and practical implementation through projects like Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage, DISCO - Developing Innovative Sustainable Cooperation Opportunities, and sustainability strategies for Lufthansa/SWISS. She has collaborated with SAP Research, Climate-KIC, and consulting firms, holding SAP-certified Design Thinking Coach credentials.

Key Projects:

• ReRe: Circular sourcing of metals
• ITC Visualisierung der Energiewende in LuzernSüd
• Living Business Cases initiative

Teaching and Research Focus: Sustainability, Innovation, Design Thinking, System Thinking, Corporate Ethics. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address sustainability challenges through systemic analysis and stakeholder collaboration.

Labs/Teams: Active in the IIT lab environment, leading cross-disciplinary teams in applied research for industry partners. Her work integrates academic insights with real-world business transformation through projects like the Kreislaufstrategie für die Lufthansa Gruppe/SWISS.