Christine Larbig

Christine Larbig is a Part-Time Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology, part of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU). She also serves as Quality Management Supervisor and has held roles in the Dean's Office. Her professional background includes over 30 years of experience in corporate processes, innovation management, and service design. Larbig holds a PhD in Management (2012), an MBA (2002), and degrees in Informatics and Business Administration.

Education:

• MBA, Ashridge Management College (UK, 2002)
• Diplom-Kauffrau, AKAD Pinneberg (Germany, 2006)
• PhD in Management, Cass Business School London (2012)
• B.Sc. Informatik, International University of Applied Sciences Bad Honnef (2015*)

Research focuses on Design Thinking, Service Innovation, and customer-centric approaches in new service development. Notable projects include 'Virtuelles Wasser' and 'Multifunktionales Bienenzentrum'. Her work emphasizes collaborative innovation between startups and SMEs, as highlighted in her award-winning research.

Publications span service design methodologies, innovation frameworks, and digitalization in education. Key contributions include 'Briefe an den Chef' (2019) and studies on customer involvement in service development (2018, 2014, 2010). She is a core member of Zukunftslabor Crealab, fostering interdisciplinary innovation projects.

Grants and advising: While no formal advisees are listed, her work involves applied research projects funded by industry collaborations. Awards include the 2012 TOM Hustad Best Paper Award.