Irene Bertschek

Prof. Irene Bertschek is a Professor of Economics of Digitalization at Justus Liebig University Giessen and Head of the ZEW Research Department "Digital Economy." She serves as Deputy Chair of the German Federal Government's Expert Commission for Research and Innovation (EFI) and previously was a member of the Federal Chancellor's Future Council (2022–2025). Her work bridges academic and policy spheres, focusing on digitalization's economic impacts.

Education:

• Diploma in Economics from University of Mannheim
• Master of Arts from Université catholique de Louvain (Belgium)
• Doctorate from Université catholique de Louvain (European Doctoral Program)

Research Interests: Explores how digitalization transforms economic processes, corporate productivity, and innovation strategies. Uses applied microeconometrics and corporate data analysis to assess real-world implications. Her work emphasizes empirical rigor and policy relevance across industries.

Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the text.

Advising & Grants: No named students or grant details provided. Active in academic and policy projects, including ongoing and completed initiatives (specifics not detailed here).

Professional Networks: Engaged with ZEW's interdisciplinary research ecosystem and government advisory roles, contributing to Germany's innovation and digital policy frameworks.