Thomas Kirschstein

Introduction

Prof. Dr. Thomas Kirschstein is a Professor at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), affiliated with the Faculty of Law, Economics and Business, and a researcher at the Center for Economics of Materials (CEM), Fraunhofer-Zentrum IMW. His work focuses on logistics, emission management, and robust statistical methods. He holds a PhD in Economics (2014) and a habilitation in eco-oriented logistics management (2020).

Education

• 2002–2003: Diploma in Mathematics at MLU
• 2003–2008: Diploma in Economics at MLU
• 2014: PhD in Economics (thesis: 'Integrated Supply Chain Planning in Chemical Industry')
• 2020: Habilitation (thesis: 'Papers on the Eco-oriented Management of Logistics Operations')

Research Interests

Kirschstein's research integrates logistics and environmental sustainability, including emission reduction in freight transport, robust statistical methodologies, and supply chain optimization. His work combines simulation-based planning with empirical analysis, addressing challenges in complex production networks and intermodal transportation.

Awards and Recognition

• Christian Wolff Award (2020) for habilitation thesis
• Werner Kern Award (2013/2014) for production management research
• Best Paper Award (2013) from the Faculty of Law and Business Administration

Teaching and Academic Contributions

He teaches courses in production management, logistics, and data science. Notable roles include:

• Lecturer: 'Production & Logistics' (2014–2019)
• Organized conferences like Logistics Management 2019 and Robust Statistics 2014

Labs and Collaborations

Active collaborations with Dow Olefinverbund GmbH and Fraunhofer IMW, focusing on integrated logistics systems and robust estimator development.