Jurgen Mihm

Jürgen Mihm is a Professor of Technology and Operations Management at INSEAD. He holds a Doctorate from WHU’s Otto Beisheim School of Management and a joint degree in Business and Electrical Engineering from Technische Universität Darmstadt. As Director of the Strategic R&D Management executive program, he focuses on enhancing innovation agility in established firms, addressing coordination in large engineering programs, and integrating design thinking. His research appears in top journals like Management Science and Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, where he also serves as an editor. He teaches innovation and R&D management across Executive, PhD, EMBA, and MBA programs. Previously, he was a consultant at McKinsey & Company, specializing in semiconductor and automotive sectors. His work explores R&D portfolio dynamics, collaboration effects, and sourcing strategies for innovation.

Education: Doctorate, WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management; Joint Degree (Dipl. Wirtsch. Ing.), Technische Universität Darmstadt.

Research interests span innovation management, R&D processes, and design integration. His recent work examines optimal R&D spending allocation, feedback mechanisms in innovation contests, and the impact of collaboration on breakthrough inventions. He co-authored influential studies on patenting strategies and the role of 'star' collaborators in creativity. His articles analyze systemic vs. component-based sourcing, cyclicality-product quality linkages, and design patent trends.

Teaching includes executive programs and custom client engagements. He co-designed role-play simulations for project portfolio management, featured in case studies like Project Portfolio Simulation: Introduction. His industry focus spans automobiles, engineering, and electronics sectors.

Professional roles include editorial positions at leading journals and prior McKinsey experience. No specific grants or labs are highlighted, though his research involves extensive collaboration with industry partners.