Tobias Popovic

Prof. Dr. Tobias Popovic is a Professor and Ethics Officer at the Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart (HFT Stuttgart), specializing in Corporate & Sustainable Finance, Financial Markets & Services, and CSR. His academic role includes teaching in programs such as the Master in Smart City Solutions and Master in Environmentally Oriented Logistics. He leads the Competence Center for Sustainable Business and Management.

His research focuses on sustainable finance mechanisms, climate-neutral transitions, and innovative business models for energy and infrastructure systems. Notable projects include the BMBF-funded CREATE (climate-neutral real estate finance) and KNIGHT (AI in education ethics), as well as EU-funded initiatives like REWARDHeat (district heating finance) and DH2050 (sustainable infrastructure finance).

Key research interests span ESG integration, transition finance, and the role of capital markets in accelerating climate action. His recent publications emphasize blended finance strategies, EU Taxonomy impacts, and AI ethics in education. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and serves on multiple scientific advisory boards, including the Yearbook of Sustainable Economics and the Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations.

Grants and projects highlight interdisciplinary collaborations, such as the i_city initiative on smart mobility and the M4_LAB startup incubation program. His work bridges academic research with practical solutions for sustainable urban development and financial innovation.

He is a member of professional organizations including the Schmalenbach Society for Business Administration and the German Network for Business Ethics (dnwe). His advisory roles extend to institutional bodies like the Association for Environmental Management in Financial Institutions and the WeImpact sustainability management system committee.