Hans-Ulrich Küpper

Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Dr. hc Hans-Ulrich Küpper is a full Professor at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, serving on the university’s Board of Directors. He is affiliated with the Department of Business Administration and leads research at the Institute for Production Management and Controlling, with a focus on production management and controlling.

Education & Academic Titles:

• Doctorate in Economics (Dr. rer. pol.)
• Honorary Doctorate (Dr. hc)

Research Interests:
His scholarly work centers on the theoretical foundations of controlling, the design of controlling instruments for non-industrial enterprises, the advancement of corporate accounting systems, and corporate ethics. He integrates quantitative and normative perspectives, exploring how ethical considerations permeate accounting and control mechanisms within organizations and universities.

Publication Trajectory:
Across more than three decades (1973–2007), his publications reveal a steady focus on controlling theory & practice, cost accounting innovations, business ethics integration, and university governance. Recent work (2005-2007) emphasizes value-creation paradigms in business administration and the role of ethics in corporate reporting, reflecting a shift toward multidimensional performance measures and stakeholder accountability.

Scientific Awards:
No specific awards or honors are listed in the provided material.

Advising & Grants:
While individual student names are not mentioned, his extensive production of textbooks, exercise books, and edited handbooks indicates significant pedagogical commitment and supervision activities. Details on external grants are not provided.

Labs, Teams & Institutional Roles:
As a member of the university’s Board of Directors and head of the Institute for Production Management and Controlling, he steers strategic initiatives in research management and academic planning at LMU Munich.