Mirko Bendig

Mirko Bendig is a Professor of Innovation and International Management at the IU University of Applied Sciences' online studies department. He holds a PhD from the University of Göttingen, where he earned a Bachelor in Economics, a Master in International Economics, and a PhD titled "Empirical Analysis of Participation Patterns in Microfinancial Markets: The Cases of Ghana and Sri Lanka". His research focuses on innovation management, entrepreneurship, international management, and microeconomic frameworks.

Prof. Bendig has extensive private-sector experience as a corporate and innovation consultant since 2007, founding a digital innovation management startup in 2014. His work emphasizes agile, customer-centric methodologies and results-oriented strategies. His publications explore microinsurance adoption in Sri Lanka and microfinance's role in risk management, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to economics and development studies.

While no formal awards or grants are listed, his academic contributions bridge theoretical economics with practical innovation strategies. He advises no named students in the provided text.