Frauke Austermann

Prof. Dr. Frauke Austermann is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences. Her expertise focuses on workplace transformation, leadership, and organization, with specializations in agility, digitalization, and people analytics. She holds a PhD in Political Science from the Free University of Berlin, with a thesis on EU-China relations. Her professional journey includes leadership roles in international organizations across sectors like retail, automotive, and academia. She teaches courses on human resource management, sustainable HR, and digital transformation. Her research explores topics such as agile management in corporations, leadership 4.0, and cultural challenges in digitalization. She actively contributes to academic conferences and publications, emphasizing practical industry insights and intercultural management.

Education: MSc in Human Resource Management (Maastricht University), International Employment Relations (Sciences Po Paris), European Studies (London School of Economics). PhD in Political Science (Free University of Berlin).

Research Interests: Skills management via AI, agile organizational structures, leadership in evolving workplaces, digitalization challenges in China, and the evolving role of academia. She combines theoretical frameworks with empirical studies to address global business and policy issues.

Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the text.

Teaching and Grants: Leads courses on international HR, digital transformation, and sustainable HR administration. Advises students on thesis topics related to her research areas. No specific grants highlighted in the text.