Gernot Müller

Prof. Dr. Gernot Müller serves as a Professor at the Faculty of Society and Economics, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Economics with a focus on quantitative methods. His office is located at Kleve Campus, Germany, where he conducts research and teaching in infrastructure economics and regulatory policy.

Education:

• Diploma in Economics (1989-1994) from the University of Bonn, with concentrations in mathematical economic theory, statistics, economic policy, public finance, business administration, and transport and logistics.
• PhD in Economics (1997-1999) from the University of Bonn, awarded in 2001 for doctoral research on pricing in international telecommunications services.

Research Interests: Prof. Müller's work centers on Infrastructure Economics across transport, telecommunications, postal, energy, and water sectors. He employs Quantitative Methods and Econometrics to analyze Regulatory Economics, Competition Policy, and Pricing Strategies, with emphasis on sector-specific policies like liberalization and privatization. His research aims to generate practical insights into economic, political, and social issues through empirical analysis, inspired by the innovative approach of "Freakonomics".

Awards: No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

Advising and Grants: While specific student advisees and grant awards aren't enumerated, Müller's extensive project leadership at WIK GmbH and publication record indicate active research supervision and competitive funding acquisition in infrastructure economics. His work bridges academic theory with industry consulting in regulated sectors.

Labs and Teams: Müller leads research initiatives within the Faculty of Society and Economics at Rhine-Waal University, building on his prior leadership as Senior Economist and Head of Transport and Logistics Projects at the Scientific Institute for Infrastructure and Communication Services (WIK) GmbH. His collaborative work spans multi-sector teams addressing telecommunications, postal, energy, and water market dynamics through empirical econometric frameworks.