Ralf Kneuper

Ralf Kneuper is a Professor of Computer Science (with emphasis on business applications) at IU University of Applied Sciences since 2016. He serves as the acting supervisor for Software Development, IT Management, and IT Security programs. His professional career spans over 20 years in private sector quality management and freelance consulting, specializing in data protection, process improvement, and software quality assurance.

Education: Studied mathematics in Mainz and Bonn, earned a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Manchester. Research focuses on process models (e.g., CMMI), IT security, business applications, and software engineering. He is a member of the management committee for the GI's 'Process Models for Business Application Development' think tank.

Publications include books on CMMI and software processes, as well as peer-reviewed articles on process quality measurement and secure communication protocols. His work bridges academic research with industry practices in process optimization and governance.