Frank Schultmann

Prof. Frank Schultmann is a Professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), holding a position at the Institute for Industrial Production - Chair of Business Administration, Production and Operations Management. He serves as Deputy Spokesperson for the KIT Climate and Environment Center, focusing on Circular Economy and Environmental Technologies. His research integrates operations research, environmental engineering, and AI-driven solutions to address challenges in sustainable supply chains, disaster logistics, and resource management.

Key research areas include: circular economy strategies, stochastic network optimization, AI applications in production systems, and life cycle assessment of industrial processes. He has extensively published on topics such as battery recycling economics, federated learning for urban thermal analysis, and crisis collaboration frameworks for essential goods.

Educational background: While specific degree details are not explicitly provided, his academic role implies a doctoral qualification in industrial engineering or related field. Professional affiliations include the KIT Climate and Environment Center and the Institute for Industrial Production.

Grant and advisory activities are not explicitly listed in the provided text, though his publications suggest ongoing projects in EU-funded initiatives related to circular economy and disaster resilience. His work often collaborates with industry partners to bridge academic research with practical industrial applications.