Petra Hutner

Petra Hutner serves as Professor of Resource Management at Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences, based at the Geislingen campus (Parkstr. 4, Building Pa4, Room 304). She leads three critical study programs: Sustainable Management, Energy and Resource Management, and Sustainable Product Management, driving academic innovation in sustainability disciplines.

Her research focuses on Sustainable Resource Management, Energy Systems Optimization, and Circular Product Lifecycle Design, addressing urgent global challenges in resource conservation and environmental stewardship. These fields intersect with industrial ecology, sustainable supply chains, and climate-resilient business models.

As program director for multiple sustainability-focused degrees, Professor Hutner shapes curricula that integrate theoretical frameworks with practical resource management applications, preparing students for leadership roles in corporate sustainability and environmental policy sectors.