Elmar Wilhelm Fürst

Associate Professor Elmar Wilhelm Fürst is a faculty member at the Institute of Transport Economics and Logistics at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien). His expertise spans transport economics, logistics, passenger transport, air traffic management, and transport policy within the European Union context.

• 1980-1984: Elementary school in Vienna
• 1984-1992: General secondary school: Modern Language Gymnasium in Vienna
• 1992-1998: Studied Business Administration at the Vienna University of Economics and Business
• 1998-2002: Doctoral studies at the Vienna University of Economics and Business

Dr. Fürst's research focuses on transport economics and logistics with particular emphasis on statistical methods, quality management in transport services, and analytical frameworks like SWOT and GAP analysis. His work addresses practical challenges in passenger transport, air traffic management, and transport policy. Recent research increasingly explores sustainability dimensions including carbon reduction potentials in road transportation and accessibility considerations in corporate reporting.

Analysis of Dr. Fürst's recent publications reveals consistent focus on practical applications of transport economics. His work examines airline competition dynamics, public transport solutions for smaller cities, carbon tracking methodologies for SMEs, and innovative statistical approaches to freight transport analysis. These publications demonstrate his ability to bridge theoretical economic concepts with real-world transportation challenges across Europe.

• Gender Award of the BMVIT as part of the IV2Splus program (2010)

Dr. Fürst has led numerous research projects throughout his career, including significant work on traffic congestion cost analysis for ÖAMTC, revision of the motor route index concept, and applicability of activity-based costing in transport and logistics. His research portfolio includes 40 projects, demonstrating sustained engagement with practical transportation challenges and policy-relevant research questions.

Dr. Fürst maintains active professional engagement through his role as Chairman of the Board of the Austrian Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired since 2015, which complements his research on accessibility in transportation systems. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between transport economics, social responsibility, and practical policy implementation.