Fabian Krüger

Prof. Fabian Krüger holds the Chair at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) within the ECON Institute. His academic journey includes roles as a Junior Professor (tenure track) at KIT (2016-2019) and a Junior Professor at the University of Heidelberg (2014-2016). Prior to these, he conducted postdoctoral research in computational statistics at the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (2014-2016). He earned his doctorate in Economics summa cum laude from the University of Konstanz in 2013 and a diploma in Economics with distinction in 2009, also from Konstanz.

• Affiliations: Current: KIT (ECON Institute); Former: Heidelberg University (Institute of Economics), HITS (Computational Statistics Group)

His research focuses on empirical economic analysis, computational methods in economics, and theoretical frameworks for statistical modeling. He has contributed to advancing interdisciplinary approaches combining economics with computational tools, particularly in policy-relevant contexts.

Prof. Krüger’s academic honors include his summa cum laude doctoral degree and distinguished diploma. He is actively involved in the Research Study and teaching teams at KIT, with consultation hours by appointment.