Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Core interest in the politics of societal transformation. Past research in the politics of historiography (Rutgers, Institute for Advanced Studies, Wassenaar), politics of corporations (Corvinus University, Lauder Business School), politics of science and innovation (Institute for Advanced Studies, Vienna). Academic entrepreneur and evangelist (responsible research and innovation [RRI] & political corporate responsibility [pCSR]) with extensive international teaching and research experience in higher education as well as in leading international corporate, academic, and NGO projects in the field of RRI, strategy, social responsibility, business ethics, and strategic marketing. High level experience in strategy and policy development at Government and public service institutions. Unique blend of academic experience (Corvinus University, Lauder Business School, ELTE Budapest, Rutgers University USA, Netherlands Institute of Advance Studies), start-up experience (Index.hu, Sziget Festival), business experience (strategy development MNCs and local companies in Hungary and CEE countries), and public service experience (Government, National Bank, campaign management).
Leading the research team on Autonomous mobility and Societal Transformation, part of Research Group: Techno-Science and Societal Transformation. The research team focuses on the societal aspects of autonomous mobility as well as their impact on the politics of research and innovation -- responsible research and innovation. Projects: NewHoRRIzon (www.newhorrizon.eu); ENERI (www.eneri.eu); RiConfigure; Autonomous Mobility Social Impact Strategy in Austria (SaFiP)
Teaching and research in corporate social responsibility, branding and strategic communications. Courses: Corporate Social Responsibility (MA; BA), Strategic Communications (MA); Political Marketing (MA) Research focus: Political CSR. Professor of the Year: 1997
Teaching @ the prestigious business school in Vienna. Courses: Business Ethics; Philosophy of Science. Research focus: social and economic effect of profound changes: autonomous, on-demand, intelligent mobility systems [moral, economic and social challenges of AVs]; 'political CSR' [changes in representation, involvement and engagement of stakeholders in corporate strategic decision making processes]. Professor of the year: 2016
Supervising the research and innovation projects of the leading global brand evaluation system in Austria, Slovakia, and Czech Republic. Special projects: Future Brands, Vienna Institute of Branding.