Tobias Engel

Professor Dr. Tobias Engel is affiliated with Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU) as a faculty member in the School of Information Management, specializing in Supply Chain Management. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in digital transformation and sustainability.

• PhD from Technische Universität München (2015)
• Active in international conferences (AMCIS, MWAIS, POMS) since 2010
• Key research areas: Supply Chain Analytics, Digital Twins, RFID Systems, Lean Management

Recent research focuses on merging digitalization with supply chain sustainability through AI-based verification systems, large language models, and digital twin frameworks. His 2025 work on sustainability maturity models and multilingual manufacturing support demonstrates ongoing innovation.

Article trends show consistent emphasis on data-driven optimization (2011-2025), with recent shifts toward AI integration (2024-2025) and sustainable practices (2025).

• Awards: Best Paper Award in Digital Health (2025)

Engel contributes to supply chain pedagogy through simulation game methodologies (2023) and collaborates with researchers like Gökhan Cenk and Benjamin Hofmann. His work spans both academic publications and practitioner-focused guides like "Supply Chain Strategy: From Strategy to Operational Excellence" (2020).

Current thesis topics include Industrial Metaverse, Digital Twins, and Procurement Innovations, indicating future research directions that align with Industry 4.0 advancements.