Max Monauni

Professor Max Monauni holds a professorship in Controlling and Simulation-Based Learning at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU), specifically within the Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ). He is a full-time academic with a PhD in Business Administration (Dr. rer. pol.) from the University of Stuttgart, complemented by advanced studies in Controlling, international postgraduate programs at EGADE Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) and Macquarie University (Australia), and a Diplom-Betriebswirt degree in Procurement & Logistics from Pforzheim University.

His professional experience spans over 15 years in academia and industry, including roles as a Corporate Learning & Business Development Consultant at TATA Interactive Systems and adjunct lecturer positions at multiple institutions. His teaching focuses on Controlling, Management Accounting, Behavioral Management Control, and gamification-driven learning methodologies.

Research interests revolve around gamified learning solutions, data-driven decision frameworks, and strategic execution through business simulations. Notable projects include exploring gamified community building in hospitality, developing AI-based simulation generators, and analyzing data as strategic corporate assets. His work bridges educational innovation with practical business challenges, emphasizing interactive learning and digital transformation in financial services.

Publications span academic journals, conference proceedings, and industry articles, with a focus on simulation-based pedagogy, agile methodologies, and production network agility. He actively contributes to professional communities through jury roles in educational technology awards and international conference participation.