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Julian Kirchherr is an Associate Professor (part-time) at Roskilde University's Department of Social Sciences and Business, focusing on sustainability and circular economy research. He concurrently serves as a Partner at McKinsey & Company, emphasizing practical implementation of sustainability strategies. His work bridges academia and industry, advocating for circular economy principles in business models and policy.
Research interests include circular economy definitions, start-up dynamics, public policy impact, and sustainability in global initiatives like China's Belt and Road. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles in top journals such as Journal of Industrial Ecology and Ecological Economics, and is ranked among the world's top 2% most cited scientists.
Key publications (2023–2025) focus on theoretical frameworks for circular economies, sustainability in global infrastructure projects, post-disaster reconstruction strategies, hydrogen technology circularity, and start-up innovation ecosystems. His work emphasizes practical relevance and policy actionability.
He authored The Lean PhD and Prof, No One Is Reading You, challenging academic norms to enhance research impact. Collaborates globally with institutions and practitioners to drive sustainability transitions.
