Julien Nussbaum

Julien Nussbaum is a Lecturer at the Institute of Business and Regional Economics (IBR) within the Lucerne School of Business at Hochschule Luzern. His academic journey includes a Doctoral Candidacy (Dr. rer. oec.) in Strategic and Innovation Management at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management and a Master's degree in Business Development from Hochschule Luzern. He has held various academic roles, including Senior Researcher, Visiting Research Associate, and Project Leader in innovation management and corporate strategy.

Education:

• Doctoral Candidacy (since 2023), Strategic and Innovation Management, HHL Leipzig
• Visiting PhD Student (2023), Copenhagen Business School
• M.Sc. in Business Administration (2019), Hochschule Luzern
• B.Sc. in Business Administration (2016), Hochschule Luzern

Research Focus: His work centers on innovation management, change management, ambidextrous organizations, and strategic leadership. Key themes include innovation sprints, boundary spanning in organizations, and the integration of blockchain in innovation governance. He also explores leadership in VUCA environments and organizational creativity in diverse teams.

Projects: Notable projects include the Blockchain-based Innovation Governance (BIG), European Manufacturing Survey, and hyFiT – hybrid leadership in international teams. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in digital transformation and sustainable management.

Achievements:

• Reviewer for Industry and Innovation (2024–2025)
• Reviewer for Review of Managerial Science (RMSC) (2023–2024)
• Member of AOM, ISPIM, and CINet

Teaching & Leadership: He teaches courses on innovation management, project management, and qualitative research methods. His work emphasizes practical leadership strategies for fostering innovation and adaptability in organizations.