Henrik Franke

Jun. Prof. Dr. Henrik Franke is an Assistant Professor for Supply Chain Innovation at the University of Cologne’s WiSo Faculty (Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences). His research focuses on behavioral operations management, examining human judgment, motivation, and collaboration in operational systems, particularly leveraging wearable technologies like smartwatches. He holds a PhD (summa cum laude) from EBS University and completed a postdoc at ETH Zurich, with prior roles including a visiting researcher at Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

Education:

• 2023–present: Assistant Professor, University of Cologne
• 2019–2023: Postdoc, ETH Zurich
• 2016–2019: PhD (summa cum laude), EBS University
• 2015–2019: Research Associate, German Graduate School of Management and Law
• 2018: Visiting Researcher, Indiana University

Research Interests: Dr. Franke investigates how human behavior and technology intersect in supply chain and manufacturing contexts. Key themes include worker motivation via skill identification, feedback mechanisms using smart devices, and status conflicts in sourcing teams. His work employs field experiments to assess practical impacts on productivity and collaboration.

Publications: His research appears in top-tier journals like Journal of Operations Management and Production and Operations Management, focusing on behavioral interventions in operational systems. Recent studies explore smartwatch-driven feedback in manufacturing and motivational dynamics in team settings.

Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not detailed here, his academic trajectory reflects sustained research engagement. No advisees are explicitly listed in the provided text.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Supply Chain Innovation research area at the University of Cologne, though no specific lab names are mentioned.