Frank Adjogble

Frank Adjogble is a distinguished academic and industry professional specializing in technology and innovation management. He serves as a faculty member at the University of Hagen and lecturer at TÜV Akademie Rheinland GmbH, teaching IT security, technology intelligence, and software engineering. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Technology and Innovation Management from the University of Hagen (collaboration with Fraunhofer Institute), an M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Siegen, and specialized certifications in technology management.

Professionally, Adjogble has held senior roles in the steel and aluminum industries, including General Manager of Digital Technologies at SMS-Digital and leadership positions at SMS-SIEMAG. His expertise spans automation systems, manufacturing processes, and global project management in rolling mills. He actively bridges academia and industry, supervising master’s students and mentoring research teams.

His research focuses on AI-driven manufacturing, Industrial IoT, and technology intelligence using advanced analytics (e.g., neural networks, data envelopment analysis). Notable awards include the James Farrington Award and Hunt-Kelly Award. He contributes to innovation through cross-disciplinary collaboration and has authored over 20 publications since 2014, emphasizing AI applications in metals industries and digital transformation strategies.