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Dr. Meike Walli-Schiek is a Team Leader of the scientific advisors to the director at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI in Karlsruhe, Germany. She holds a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Development Management from Ruhr Universität-Bochum (RUB) and completed her doctoral thesis on Corporate Regional Responsibility at RUB's Institute of Geography. Her career includes roles as a research associate at RUB (2009–2015) and as manager of Zukunft durch Industrie e.V. in Düsseldorf (2016–2017). At Fraunhofer ISI since 2018, she focuses on innovation, digitalization, AI, sustainability, and future research. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, emphasizing societal integration of technological advancements.
Education:
- Master's in Urban and Regional Development Management, Ruhr Universität-Bochum (2011)
- Doctorate in Corporate Regional Responsibility, Ruhr Universität-Bochum (2011)
Research Interests: Dr. Walli-Schiek explores sustainability transitions in work environments, innovation ecosystems, and the societal impacts of digitalization and AI. She advocates for integrating sustainability into corporate strategies and labor policies, emphasizing the interplay between economic, ecological, and social dimensions. Her projects include advising on corporate sustainability initiatives and policy dialogues for industries like automotive.
Key Projects:
- Scientific support for “Best of Technology Award” (2025–2026)
- Strategic dialog for the automotive industry in Baden-Württemberg (2017–2021)
- Research on sustainable work environments and future of work via Wissenschaftsplattform Nachhaltigkeit 2030
Labs/Teams: Leads the scientific advisory team at Fraunhofer ISI, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects to align technological innovation with societal goals.
