Reinhold Bopp

Professor Reinhold Bopp serves at the University of Economics and Environment (Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt) as Professor of Automotive and Mobility Management since 2010, specializing in Development and Production Management within the Institute of Automotive Management.

His educational background includes:

• Doctorate in Engineering from University of Stuttgart (2000), dissertation: "A method for optimizing residual value at the end of a product's life cycle"
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Economics from Northwestern University, USA (1991-1992) under DAAD scholarship
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from University of Stuttgart (1985-1992)

Professor Bopp's research integrates engineering principles with business management in the automotive sector, focusing on development processes, production optimization, and product lifecycle management. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical industry applications, particularly in automotive manufacturing systems and mobility solutions.

His academic recognition includes a DAAD scholarship for international study and his engineering doctorate earned under Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Prof. e.h. mult. Dr. hc mult. Hans-Jörg Bullinger at the University of Stuttgart.

Professor Bopp maintains an extensive international academic presence with visiting professorships at Babes-Bolyai University (Romania), National Institute of Development Administration (Thailand), and Stanford University's Center for Design Research (2023), plus guest lectures at institutions across Jordan, Czech Republic, and Spain.

Prior to his academic career, he held significant industry positions including various management roles at automotive supplier Magna (2003-2010), Managing Partner at ingeniCON GmbH (1999-2003), and Project Manager at Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (1997-1999).