Dominik Lappenküper

Dominik Lappenküper is a Research Associate, PhD Candidate, and Lecturer at the Münster School of Business, part of Münster University of Applied Sciences. His PhD, conducted in collaboration with the University of Twente, focuses on how universities can empower SMEs in their AI adoption, with an expected graduation in 2026.

Before academia, he worked as a Product Manager at Basler AG for five years, overseeing product launches and platform development. He holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from FH Wedel and a Bachelor of Engineering from Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig Holstein. His work bridges practical industry experience with academic research in technology adoption and innovation management.

He teaches courses like Marketing Basics and coordinates projects such as DIGIFABS and the podcast Hot Topics Explained. His research explores AI implementation challenges for SMEs, university-industry collaboration, and innovation ecosystems, as evidenced by presentations at EURAM, R&D Management Conference, and others.

No scientific awards explicitly mentioned, though his active research contributions highlight emerging recognition.

He actively advises through his PhD and project coordination roles but no specific grants or student advisees are listed. He is affiliated with the Science-to-Business Marketing Research Centre, contributing to its outcomes and impact initiatives.