Viktor Werner

Viktor Werner is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University (LiU), affiliated with the Department of Management and Engineering (IEI) and the Project, Innovations and Entrepreneurship (PIE) division. His research focuses on sustainability transitions, innovation management, and socio-technical systems, particularly in electrified transportation and corporate sustainability strategies. He holds an MSc in Public Administration (University of Twente) and a PhD analyzing firm-system interactions in electrified goods transportation.

Teaching responsibilities include master-level courses on Innovative Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Innovation Management. His research emphasizes holistic approaches to sustainability challenges, including how established firms navigate net-zero pledges and socio-technical barriers.

Notable achievements include the ScAIEM Award for Best Thesis in Industrial Management (2024), recognizing his work on electrified transportation systems. He contributes to LiU’s PIE division, which integrates research, education, and innovation in project management and entrepreneurship.