Götz Walter

Prof. Dr. Götz Walter serves as Professor of Business Psychology and Dean of Studies for the Business Psychology Bachelor program at RWU Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences (Faculty of Technology and Management). Previously, he led the Business Psychology department and directed the M.Sc. Psychology & Management program at the International School of Management (ISM) in Munich, following a career in management consultancy focusing on utilities sector transformations.

His research bridges psychology and management, with major themes including:

• Consumer & Organizational Psychology: Sustainability perceptions in consumer behavior, diversity impacts on team performance, M&A human factors.
• Energy Transition: Social acceptance of renewable energy projects (wind, biogas), policy effectiveness, and decarbonization strategies.
• Technology & Work: UX measurement tools, technology acceptance (e.g., voice control), and New Work trends.

His publications demonstrate consistent output in high-impact journals (Nature Energy, World Development) and active conference participation (e.g., GWPs Annual Conference). Collaborative projects span multiple countries, reflecting international engagement.

While no specific lab is mentioned, his work involves empirical data collection through surveys and experiments. Industry collaborations are evidenced through publications with corporate researchers.