Rainer Geisler

Professor Rainer Geisler is a faculty member at the Kiel University of Applied Sciences, holding the role of Professor of Management Information Systems and International Project Management within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. He has served as Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering since 2011 and acts as counselor for the online Master’s degree program in Industrial Engineering. His professional background includes roles as a partner at H&P Consult, a project manager at Humm & Partner, and freelance work in project controlling for Hommels & Lorenz München.

Education:

• Doctoral thesis (Dr. rer. pol.) in Business Administration, University of Bamberg, 2001
• Studies in Business Administration at the University of Bamberg, focusing on corporate governance, controlling, European management, and European community law

Research and Expertise: Geisler’s work centers on Controlling, Media Economics, and International Project Management. He investigates financial management systems in media enterprises, particularly German TV stations, and integrates IT systems into sales and purchasing processes. His applied research includes developing budgeting tools for public broadcasting (KEF commission since 2017) and analyzing sustainability projects like mussel farms in offshore wind farms (2018). Recent publications emphasize educational software applications in engineering (2015) and strategic business planning.

Professional Contributions:

• Since 2017: Expert (budget reporting) for KEF (Commission for Financial Needs of Public Broadcasting)
• 2019: Developed a multi-dimensional margin accounting system for a charitable organization
• 2016: Consulted on business plans for ship-based waste disposal and ventilator impeller designs

Advising and Collaboration: Geisler has guided over 17 Master’s students through applied consulting projects since 2015, addressing challenges in international sales, software marketing, and operational efficiency. His grants and collaborations are centered on applied business solutions, though specific grant details are not provided.

Labs and Teams: He led a team in developing a working tool for a sheltered workshop/producer of adhesive lettering (2017) and has coordinated cross-disciplinary projects linking mechanical engineering with media economics.