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Prof. Dr. Rainer Walz is Deputy Director and Head of the Department of Sustainability and Infrastructure Systems at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI). He holds an adjunct professorship at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and a visiting professorship at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. His academic journey began with studies in economics and political science at the University of Freiburg and Brock University, Canada, followed by a doctorate and habilitation in economics.
- Key Affiliations: Fraunhofer ISI (1991–present), KIT (adjunct professor), Chinese Academy of Sciences (visiting professor)
- Research Themes: Sustainability policy, green innovation systems, resource economics, and globalization-environment interactions
- Committees: ESIR (EU expert group), Springer's Sustainability and Innovation series editorial board, Globelics scientific committee
Scientific Impact: Recipient of the 1992 Friedrich August von Hayek Prize, Walz's work spans renewable energy transitions, green hydrogen export analysis, autonomous driving systems, and societal resilience during pandemics. His publications emphasize empirical modeling and policy advice for sustainability transformations.
