Georg Blind

Georg Blind serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and lecturer for Japanese Business and Economics at the Institute of East Asian Studies (IN-EAST) within the University of Duisburg-Essen since 2022. His position bridges academic research with practical economic analysis focused on Japan.

His educational background includes:

• Double degree in Business (CEMS Master) and Economics from University of St. Gallen, Switzerland (2004)
• Japanese Studies degree from Heidelberg University (2008)
• PhD in Economics from Hohenheim University (2015)

Blind's research integrates behavioral economics with Japan-specific phenomena, particularly examining labor market dynamics under demographic constraints, self-employment patterns, and market entry barriers. His methodological approach combines evolutionary economics frameworks with empirical analysis of Japanese economic institutions, revealing how cultural and structural factors shape economic behavior in unique societal contexts.

His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward interdisciplinary analysis of Japanese economic systems, merging historical perspectives with contemporary labor challenges and evolutionary institutional theory. This work consistently addresses the tension between global economic frameworks and Japan's distinctive socioeconomic environment.

Scientific recognition includes:

• JSPS Research Fellowship at Kyoto University (2008-2009)
• JSPS Research Fellowship at The University of Tokyo (2016-2017)

His professional profile uniquely combines academic rigor with industry experience, having served as a McKinsey & Company consultant (2004-2007) and founded the language business optolingua.com (2012-present), though specific grant histories and student supervision details aren't documented in the source material.

As a core member of IN-EAST, Blind contributes to the institute's research ecosystem focused on East Asian economic systems, though specific laboratory affiliations or team leadership roles aren't specified in available records.