معرفی
Lambert T. Koch is a Professor at the University of Wuppertal holding the Chair of Economics with specialization in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Transformation. His work centers on 'Shaping Change' through entrepreneurial action to address societal and environmental challenges, aligning with the university's strategic profile areas of 'Environment, Engineering, and Security' and 'Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Change.'
Research focuses on how entrepreneurial individuals leverage creativity and innovation to overcome socio-environmental challenges within political incentive frameworks. Key interests include sustainability transitions, circular economy models, and balancing economic performance with environmental protection while upholding societal values like freedom and justice. His work critically examines the role of education, networking, and innovation-friendly economic structures in driving systemic transformation.
Scientific Awards:
- Honorary Doctorate
Teaching includes Master's seminars on 'Economic Policy Challenges of the Sustainability Transition' and transfer activities like the 'Circular Valley in the Living Lab NRW' excursion. Prof. Koch actively bridges research with practical consulting through ZEF lectures and industry collaborations, fulfilling the university's mission of responsible knowledge application via the 'understanding, communicating and shaping' triad.
The Chair operates as a dynamic research hub collaborating across institutional boundaries to develop solutions for contemporary societal challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to economic and social transformation.
