Robert Blum

Robert Blum holds the academic rank of **Adjunct Associate Professor** in the field of Transportation Design. His professional career spans over three decades with Volkswagen of America, Audi AG, and related entities. Key roles include:

• Service Training Supervisor for Porsche and Audi technical training development in North America (1976–1982)
• Product Planning Manager for Audi of America, overseeing the U.S. Audi product program (1982–1992)
• Manager of the Audi Product Research Office, collaborating with Audi AG Engineering and Market Strategy groups on future concept development (1992–2009)

No academic institution affiliation is explicitly stated in the provided text. His work focuses on automotive product strategy, technical training, and innovation in transportation design.