LEAP Researchers

My vision: “I wish to be a person that inspires and motivates others to reflect, to be courageous, and to bring about the change they want to see in the world themselves. I wish to work with people who don’t stop at their comfort zone but inspire others to take action as well. If one day, I could contribute to a more just world, where humans respect nature again and we all collaborate to fight climate change – that’s my vision.”

After realizing in high school, that social justice, nature, and climate action are topics I am passionate about, I decided to do my bachelors in Environmental- and Bioresources Management, while constantly dealing with social science aspects. I got to experience sustainable development from several perspectives due to my work and various internships in academia, politics, an NGO, and of course within my personal life choices. With my master’s degree in Sustainable Development, I can fully focus on following my passion, strengthening my knowledge, and working in an interdisciplinary and international environment. I spent a semester at the University of Basel in Switzerland for an exchange which enabled me to broaden my horizon and apply new research methods. Additionally, I am preparing for my upcoming Ph.D. dealing with psychological factors within sustainable action, where I hope to combine previous experience with my interest in working with young international people in sustainable development cooperation.

My vision: “I would like to become a facilitator at the intersections of science, policy and industry in order to effectively tackle climate change through efficient and unified action.”

Originally coming from Germany, I moved to the Principality of Liechtenstein after finishing high-school at the age of 18, where I pursued my BSc degree in Business Administration with a major in International Management & Entrepreneurship. My interest in energy and sustainability topics led me to the Maastricht University’s School of Business and Economics where I studied Sustainability Science, Policy and Society. While pursuing my MSc I also worked with the German research institute IZES gGmbH, which allowed me to combine my work and studies by analyzing energy policies in my Master’s thesis. Since October 2022, I am a PhD Candidate at the TU Delft’s Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, trying to facilitate the energy efficient retrofitting of the current building stock as a crucial part of the energy transition.

My vision: “I would like to help other people achieve a good and happy life and, through my work and research, contribute to the flourishing of society. I also aim to bridge the gap between research and practice in order that we, as academicians, are better able to respond to practitioners’ needs and provide appropriate and easy to implement solutions. I believe that educating people and spreading knowledge are keys to build a better world.”

I have always been very curious about the world and driven by a strong passion for learning. I have never been so thrived since I have started my university studies. Being in such a vibrant and dynamic learning environment is a constant source of inspiration which does not only allow to partly satisfy my curiosity and thirst of learning but which also greatly contributes to broaden my mind and constantly drags me out of my comfort zone. Hence, after having completed a Bachelor and Master degree in Economics at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), I decided to continue my studies with a PhD in Management. Being aware of the importance of having “good” leaders and being fascinated by Aristotelian philosophy, I am planning to write my dissertation on the topic of “virtuous leadership”. In parallel, I am working as teaching assistant for the Institute of Work and Employment Research (HSG) and as a research assistant in the “Good Organisations” project.

My vision: “As someone who aspires to become an influential professor, my vision is to contribute to the field of business administration by conducting groundbreaking research, teaching and mentoring students, and collaborating with fellow scholars from around the world. I dream of being able to make a positive impact on society through my work and to inspire future generations of students to pursue their own passions in academia and beyond.”

As a lifelong advocate for social justice, I am passionate about fighting for a more equal and fair society, where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.When I am not busy changing the world, I enjoy exploring the world around me through travel. Having already visited 50 countries, I love immersing myself in new cultures and seeing the world from different perspectives. In my free time, you might also find me painting abstract art, playing violin, or hitting the badminton court for a game with friends. Currently, I am pursuing my PhD, driven by the desire to become a professor and inspire future generations of students to pursue their passions and make a positive impact on the world.

My vision: “I want to contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive world by spreading knowledge and inspiring other people. I want to spread my positive energy and would like to be a role model to others.”

I am currently working as a PhD Researcher at the University of Graz, focusing on the topic of how digital product passports could make value chains more transparent, circular and sustainable. At the same time, I am a consultant for sustainability topics, currently consulting the local government in northern Germany on how to save energy that is used for the IT infrastructure. Due to those two jobs, I live part-time in Graz and part-time in Hamburg. In addition, I am self-employed at the foundation called “women of new energies”, connecting and empowering women in the renewable energy sector. My vision is to make this world more sustainable. Hence, through my three occupations, I am aiming at gaining and spreading knowledge, helping governments to become more sustainable and also fostering women empowerment.

My vision: “I want to create spaces of authenticity, kindness and connection for people to discover their potential to contribute to a livable environment for themselves and others. With this I hope to be part of a paradigm shift towards the things that really matter and the way we treat the resources we are given.”

I am working as a Program Manager for Responsible Entrepreneurship Education at Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship in Munich and have several years of experience of working towards innovation and co-creative action within the Munich Innovation Ecosystem. I have studied Business Administration at the University of Cologne (B.Sc.) and Sustainable Management at Uppsala University, Campus Gotland (M.Sc.). Besides that I am volunteering for 10drei e.V. with which we bring an innovative teaching format into schools by teaching the teachers to make the values and statements of our Basic Law accessible and tangible for students. Spending time with the people I love is what is most important to me. Apart from that I enjoy running and riding my racing bicycle as well as trying out new recipes and reading all kinds of books.

My vision: “It might be a unfathomable goal but with my life, research and engagement I would like to contribute to a social-ecological transformation, while emphasising the importance of intersectional feminism and the dismantling of global (historical) inequalities. I strongly believe that every reflection, every little change and every step towards a world that appreciates human-nature relationships foster a more inclusive society.”

Theresa Klara Loch is currently pursuing her PhD on the topic of social networks within the implementation of forest biodiversity at the University of Freiburg, Germany. Her research is embedded in the inter- and transdisciplinary Research Training Group ConFoBi (Conservation of Forest Biodiversity). Theresa’s academic career is grounded by her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Business Psychology at the Leuphana University Lüneburg, with a focus on social-ecological system, inter-and transdisciplinary research and the concept of relational values. She concentrated her academic path on forest ecosystems in her master’s degree at the University of Göttingen, Germany and University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Senses of Place were the focus of her thesis and human-nature interactions continue to be the center of her doctoral research on social networks within forest biodiversity conservation. Alongside her studies, Theresa is the Head of Gender Sub-Commission of the International Forestry Students’ Association (IFSA) and has consistently been involved in climate justice groups.

My vision: “I wish to contribute to tangible and systemic changes towards sustainable development through generating relevant scientific knowledge. I would also be glad to educate youth about the sustainability field and inspire them with my own example.”

Anna Semenko is a Master student at the University of Graz, Austria, where she is pursuing a degree in Sustainable Development. She is currently working as a student assistant at the Institute of Environmental Systems Sciences, in Graz. In her Master thesis she explores historical material substitution and the role of materials in socio-technical configurations. Her research interests lie in circular bioeconomy, socio-technical transitions, social practices and sociomateriality. Upon completion of her graduate studies, she intends to apply for a PhD to further her knowledge in the selected topics and progress toward a career as a researcher.

My vision: “I aim to continue my academic study into Ph.D level, I want to contribute my work for policy makers in global challenges in inequality and sustainable issues.”

I am doing my last year of master in economcis at Sorbonne University. My research interest focuses on innovation and digital transition as well as development inequality. Currently I am doing research on how artificial intelligence affects the big digital platforms in the US and China, and other impacts on social and economic development. Last year I studied in Turin, Italy, and I obtained my bachelor in economics in Jinan, China. I like languages, diverse culture, photography, travelling and hiking.

My vision: “I want to make a profound contribution to a sustainable future society, where human activities do not merely focus on damage-control, but have a positive impact on society and nature. The means to do so, i.e. how I want to contribute to this change, is through research, teaching and collaborative projects with industry and public institutions.”

My vision: “My personal objective is to live a meaningful life for myself and for others. It is important to me to live in a manner that demonstrates compassion, care, and concern for family, friends, and even strangers. Earn respect for myself based on a recognition of my accomplishments and abilities, while maintaining an appreciation of nature’s beauty and a sense of humour.”

I am a practitioner, researcher, and educator in the tourism, conservation, and development fields. Currently, I am pursuing a doctorate at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai and conducting research on the influence of protected area tourism on the indigenous communities of the Similipal Tiger Reserve in India. I’ve worked in the tourism industry for the past 18 years at the regional, national, and international levels with governments, multilateral agencies, the private sector, and community organisations. As faculty, I instruct Master Students on tourism-related topics. I hold a Master of Arts from Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi as well as a Master of Philosophy from the Indian Institute of Forest Management.

My vision: “Through my work, research, and the way how I show up every day, I want to contribute to creating a more equitable and sustainable future in a collaborative way.”

I am currently working at the Institute of Management & Strategy at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) as a Research Associate and PhD Candidate, holding a masters in Energy Science and Technology and a bachelors in Environmental Engineering from ETH Zurich. In my research, I am exploring topics at the nexus of collaborative innovation, organizing, and values in the context of grand challenges, climate tech, and low-carbon solutions. Prior to re-joining academia, I worked for several years in the energy and transportation industries in various customer-facing roles and countries. Apart from that, I enjoy running, playing music, and exploring the outdoors, especially the Swiss Alps.

My vision: “I would like to change and save the world,  spread the vision on sustainability and engage everybody.”

Founder Sustain.ALL- TU Berlin- Projektleiterin BIM .Su works as an environmental engineer, project manager for user motivation and climate concepts, founder of Sustain.ALL and RHEA Collective. She studied her Bachelor’s degree at Istanbul Technical University in Engineering with a focus on water/wastewater treatment. Since her Master’s degree in Technical Environmental Protection at TU Berlin, she has been focusing more on sustainability management and tools. In her second semester at TU Berlin, she founded Sustain.ALL and won 1st place at DigiEduHack. Afterwards, she developed the concept for a project lab module at TU Berlin, which is called Sustain.ALL- Collobaration Lab on Sustainable Development Goals.Her master thesis Climate Neutral Schools also aims to support the climate neutrality and sustainability goals of the city of Berlin. She implemented her climate neutrality concept in a school and achieved 12% energy savings, was rewarded by the government. She is managing the project Climate-neutral Buildings at Berliner Immobilien Management.

My vision: “I dream to provide a face to non-profits working at the grass roots in India and if possible in other developing countries. I hope to create an engagement between non-profits and policy makers, so that non-profits are able – in capacity and aspirations, to influence policy making.”

I am a former Indian Revenue Service officer. I took voluntary retirement as Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Chennai in September 2021 to pursue my personal interests. One of the highlights of my career was my stint as a key negotiator in the FTA negotiations with the EU and EFTA in the department of Commerce of India. I subsequently headed the Services Export Promotion Council set up by the Ministry of Commerce. I will continue to work in the non-profit sector in India after I complete my Masters.

My vision: “With my work and research I want to collaboratively contribute towards a more sustainable future. For my kids, I want to be a great dad and hope for a world that allows them to thrive in the ways they choose to.”

I live in the eastern part of Switzerland with my wife and three young kids. I’m working at the Competence Center for Social Innovation (CSI-HSG) of the University of St.Gallen (HSG) and also pursue my PhD. I studied International Affairs and Governance as well as International Management (CEMS) at HSG some time ago and worked in a sustainability-focused business association and in sustainability consulting before coming back to HSG. In 2015 I spend an amazing and inspiring year with my wife – pre-kids – in Stanford.

My vision: “I would like to contribute to making our world a better place, for current and future generations as well as for the entire biosphere. Believing in the good in every person, I am a strong optimist and convinced that together we can shape our future and make the world a more mindful, aware, and caring place to live in, in which we have managed to limit global warming to 1.5°C and protect our environment, individually and collectively in organisations. I would like to be a facilitator and strong contributor in the process of making this vision come true.”

Originally coming from Germany, I hold a Bachelor’s in International Affairs from the University of St.Gallen, Switzerland, and two Master’s: one in International Public Management from Sciences Po, Paris, and another one in International Affairs and Governance from the University of St.Gallen. This is also where I do my PhD in International Affairs and Political Economy, at the Institute for Economy and the Environment. Besides my studies, I am a passionate hobby harpist. Also in my extracurricular activities, engaging with societal and ecological topics has always been a top priority for me. Thus, during my Bachelor’s I have been part of the local Amnesty International students group in St. Gallen. More recently, I have taken up a fellowship with the Zukunft-Fabrik.2050, a new thinktank working towards embedding long-term thinking as the basis for action in politics, business, and society. I am an alumna of the Stiftung der deutschen Wirtschaft where I had a scholarship during my Master’s. 

I am passionate about improving our understanding of sustainable transformation of firms. I believe that everyone can help advancing global sustainable development.

I am a research associate and doctoral student at the innovation management group at Leibniz University Hannover. I do research on issues at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship. I studied business administration with a major in finance at the University of Muenster (M.Sc.), Rennes School of Business (B.Sc.), and Aachen University of Applied Sciences (B.Sc.). Besides my research, I am the president of the entrepreneurship club at Leibniz University Hannover where we help students building start-ups with a focus on sustainability. Prior to my academic career, I gathered experience in investment, consulting, and real estate.

I want to be a change agent in the way we think about and do business. I want to be speaking from a new emergent and sustainable paradigm of business and economics where we ask ourselves how business and economics might serve the planet and its people. 

Johanna is an industrial Ph.D. Student in Industrial Economics and Organization at Mälardalen University, Sweden. Growing up in a small town in Sweden, working with sustainability at her home ground is a dream come true. She is a part of the Future Proof Cities industrial research school, currently working in the intersection between academy and practices. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University in Gävle and a master’s degree in Strategic Leadership toward Sustainability from the Blekinge Institute of Technology. In her Ph.D., she focuses on sustainable collaborations and business models for sustainable urban development. As an industrial Ph.D. Student, she also gets the opportunity to work with sustainability at the municipal housing company as a part of her journey toward her Ph.D.

I would be content if I was able to contribute to a future whereby all can grow old with dignity and good health in an engaged and supportive community. 

South African economist working on sustainable development and the ecological transition. I have consulted for NGOs, governments, and multilaterals on a variety of socioeconomic topics. I have also worked in the private sector as an economist, consulting on COVID and health-related topics and policy advice. Outside of professional interests, I enjoy walking barefoot on the beach, having drinks with my friends, reading, and listening to music.

The project I am interested in for my PhD will present new directions for research in the accounting field, and I plan to use it as the basis of my future research activities. In addition, I am interested in learning about new ideas and projects related to sustainability and playing a small role in co-creating the future.

As a passionate education researcher, one of my current big goals is to advance my postdoctoral thesis on sustainability education. With and through it, I would like to develop myself and contribute to questions what sustainability education is, why it is relevant, how it can be adopted by whom in higher education. 

Dr. Stefan T. Siegel is a post-doctoral researcher at the Institute of Business Education and Educational Management at the University of St Gallen (HSG). Currently, he is working on several sustainability-related projects in academic development and research. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and has been presented at international conferences. More information: https://iwp.unisg.ch/en/personenverzeichnis/f63e685d-e79c-4a2a-988d-edf981be15fb

My vision is to connect the academic field with the industry so more students and experts are able to work on the most pressing challenges we are facing to transform together the economy into a more sustainable one. My dream is to activate the potential of humans so they are able to use their unique strength to find their corner where they can thrive and push the necessary changes forward.

Grow up in China until I turned 5 and then lived in Austria since then, I have both cultures within me. Raised bilingual I always had a great interest in further developing myself and exploring the world. This led me to study environmental system sciences and economics where I am holding a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree. In 2019 I also received an international Masters Degree in Business Administration from the Lineé University of Sweden. Next to falling in love with research, studying more about sustainability & complexity while further learning & developing myself, I expanded my field of practice through projects that I executed at oikos Graz. Another big portion of what makes me feel happy lies in Health & Fitness. I have always dedicated a lot of time to learning instruments, engaging with singing, dancing, as well as diverse sport activities.

My mission is to strive for a Sustainable, Equitable & Better world focusing on developing poor & marginalized people through creative engagement and collaboration with multi-stakeholders. I want to influence global leaders, policy makers, development and environmental professionals, researchers, students, and other stakeholders for sustainability (on issues of global warming, climate change, economic and social development). I am interested to be an author, blogger and mentoring students and youth to become global citizens with concern for sustainable development. 

Bishnu Charan Parida is a Senior Development Management Professional and a PhD scholar with 26 years of full-time experience of working in UN, Development sector and Government agencies. He is currently working as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society – JSLPS (Deptt. of Rural Development, Govt. of Jharkhand). http://jslps.in/ He topped (gold medalist) his class of MRM (M. Phil) in Natural Resource Management from the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal in 2005. He had done Master of Social Work (MSW) – Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, 1995, 1st Class (2nd Topper). Currently, he is pursuing his PhD in Management from ICFAI University Jharkhand, India. His personal website is http://www.bishnucparida.in/

I wish to help creating a living environment where we can live in a healthy and respectful relationship with nature. With that we will not only promote sustainability, but our own wellbeing. 

My research focuses on business models for renewable energy investments as well as the deployment of electric transport and solar energy in the agricultural sector. I have a Bachelor in Business Administration and a Master in Banking and Finance from the University of St. Gallen. In my free time, I enjoy doing different kinds of sports including swimming and hiking. I also like to experiment in the kitchen to turn healthy ingredients into delicious meals. Sometime it works, sometimes it’s a learning experience:)

João is a Brazilian researcher in the field of development economics. Throughout both his undergraduate studies in the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and Erasmus Mundus Masters degree in the University of Paris, he manifested a strong interest in the intersection between Development Macroeconomics and Political Economy due to the important external constraints posed to national development in Brazil. Delving deeper into these fields, in 2017 he joined a research group on Chinese Political Economy and started learning mandarin right after a his first experience in China. From then onwards, he decided to specialize in development studies focusing on inequality and sustainable finance in the BRICS countries. This choice took him on a wonderful academic journey that expanded his comprehension of development by being exposed to multicultural academic environments in Rio, Shanghai, Berlin, Johannesburg and Paris.

I would like to leave the world as a better place by finding more sustainable ways to live. 

After completing my apprenticeship as an industrial clerk, I began studying Business Administration at the Leibniz Universität Hanover. Here, and also during my semester abroad in Sydney, Australia, I was able to further deepen my interests in the areas of business ethics, innovation and strategic management. I am currently writing my master’s thesis in the field of social project bonds, am a participant in a program for young leaders with an interest in ethical leadership and work as a research assistant at the Innovation Management group at the Leibniz university. I am particularly enthusiastic about the work with the students and lecturers as well as the (academic) examination of current problems of our time. Fairness, equality and equal opportunities are important to me – which is another reason why I like to be a football referee in my spare time and support children and young people as a reading mentor and as head of the promotion of young referees.

I hope that my work will continue to be guided by political issues and offer a useful contribution to progressive political projects.

My academic journey started in Mannheim, Germany, with a B.Sc. in Economics. There, I joined the local chapter of the Network for Pluralism in Economics in Mannheim and later participated actively at the national level. Currently, I am doing my Master at the Institute for Socio-Economics in Duisburg. The topic of my thesis is the macrofinance of a socio-ecological transformation.

I would like to be able to contribute to the establishment of a solid and clear methodology for co-creation, support local actors in the transformation and adoption of sustainable practices and, personally, to achieve the wisdom and balance of Master Yoda.

With experience in the environmental non-profit sector and studies related to the role of local actors and governance, Giuliana has closely worked with Cities and Higher Education Institutions by facilitating multi-stakeholder discussions for the development of sustainable and inclusive solutions. She is now a Marie Curie fellow and completing her doctoral studies, within HealthCascade, a network aimed at developing an evidence-based methodology for co-creation and looking specifically at how to implement and evaluate these processes.

Nicolás Aguila holds a bachelor’s in Economics from the Universidad de Buenos Aires in Argentina and a master’s degree in Economics from The New School for Social Research in the United States of America.
He has over eight years of experience working on curriculum reform and is passionate about changing Economics and Management to build an economy fit for the people and the planet. Before joining oikos,
He worked at two well-known heterodox research institutions in Argentina and one in the U.S.A, and is an active member of several pluralist economics associations.

Tabea Bereuther is a research associate at the Chair for Sustainability Management at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) and is currently the Manager for Responsibility and Sustainability at the HSG. In her PhD she focused on sustainability strategies in the food sector. She studied Business Administration in Mannheim (DE) and Seattle (USA) as well as Global Studies in Graz (AT) and Bahia Blanca (ARG). Besides her research activities at the HSG, she worked on topics of sustainability as a research assistant in private institutions in Germany and Austria. Prior to her academic career, she gathered practical experiences in the field of business sustainability. Tabea worked at BSD Consulting, focusing on sustainability reporting and at the German Federal Government in the department for Corporate Social Responsibility.

I am a PhD Student in Economics at The New School in New York, though I live in Zurich, Switzerland, with my partner, Rabbi Elli Cohn. Originally from Switzerland, I graduated from the University of Basel with a BA in Social Sciences and Economics. My research interests today span the fields of development, history, ecological economics. I am currently working for the Council on Economic Policies as a Research Analyst on Trade Governance, and I am active in Rethinking Economics Switzerland. For several years I was also active, non-academically, as an organizer and facilitator of Muslim-Jewish dialogue.

I am a doctoral candidate at the Department of Economic History at Lund University, Sweden. I hold two masters’ in economics, one from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, and the other from University Paris Sorbonne Cite, France, as well as a bachelor’s from McGill University, Canada. My research interests revolve around industrial changes, systems of provision, and frontline communities. Strongly believing in the democratization of economics and that academic knowledge should travel beyond the university walls, I have been advocating in movements for pluralism in economics since 2014 such as Rethinking Economics. Moreover, I had the chance to work for different research institutes, knowledge-transfer organizations, and regional agencies in my home country, Canada.

1. Teaching Assistant of Economics of Modern Banking course, Columbia University Barnard College, 2020-to date
2. Analyst, Ministry of Finance, Department of Competitiveness, 2020-to date
3. Research Fellow, 2017 – to date
Centre for Economic and Regional Studies Institute of Word Economics, Budapest, Hungary
4. External Fellow, 2020-to date The Centre for Social Sciences, POLECON, Budapest, Hungary
5. Lecturer of corporate finance and investment policies, 2016- to date
University of Szeged, Hungary
6. Lecturer of international economy, 2018- to date
Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary
7. Research assistant of professor János Kornai, 2013- to date

Research Associate and Doctoral Candidate at University of St.Gallen (Institute for Economy and the Environment). More info: LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/jakob-knauf

Sarah is a doctoral researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research at the Department of Physiological Diversity in Leipzig, Germany. Her research interest focuses on seed and seedling traits and their effect on grassland plant diversity in relation to land-use intensity. She studied Environmental Sciences with a specialization on Biodiversity and Ecosystems in a Double Degree Master Studies at the University of Copenhagen (2018-2019) and the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (2017-2018). She studied Geo-ecology during her Undergraduate Studies at the University of Bayreuth, Germany (2014-2017).
Besides her studies, she continuously was engaged in oikos matters striving to be a part of the change for a more sustainable world, first as a part of oikos Bayreuth (2015 – 2017), later as a member of oikos Vienna (2017-2018) and last as a board member of oikos international (2018-2019).

Mariam studies MA International Relations with a focus on Global Governance and Social Theories. Currently, she works as a student assistant for a research project on The Legacy of Colonialism: Origins and Outcomes of Social Protection at the University of Bremen and as a teaching assistant for an undergraduate Advanced IR Theories class at Jacobs University Bremen, Germany. Originally from Georgia, Mariam completed her BA studies at Tbilisi State University in 2017. She has previously worked for oikos International as a communications manager, and before that served a brief stint as a journalist covering political and social issues in her country.
A PhD-wanna-be, her research interests include forms of power and political violence, transnational social movements, inequality and human rights.

With a science background in International Development and Communication Science, Lennart Reymann started 2014 as a Teach For Austria Fellow in the Polytechnische Schule Im Zentrum (prevocational school). In 2015 he initiated a project class, focused on language acquisition in a practically relevant framework established by a student company. In doing so he realized just how much the organization of schools in Austria restraints schools from developing and reaching educational justice. Framework Education is his answer to tackle this issue.

Florian Rommel (M.A.) is a research associate at the Cusanus University. After completing his B.A. Studied economic and social design in Philosophy & Economics (University of Bayreuth). He co-founded the Plural Economics working group in Bayreuth and has been involved in setting up the Cusanus University since 2014. Since 2018 he has been doing his doctorate at the Goethe University Frankfurt a.M. with Bertram Schefold on plural economics.

Growing up in a small city in Austria, Magdalena soon felt the aspiration to explore the world. For her bachelors, she moved to Innsbruck to study Management & Law and spent her exchange semesters in Bangkok (Thailand) and Trondheim (Norway). Before continuing with her masters, she gained some work experience as an intern in an innovation consultancy and at the Austrian chamber of commerce in Berlin. Passionate about many kinds of sustainability issues, she decided to study Environmental Systems Sciences with a specialisation in Sustainability and Innovation Management at the University of Graz. Currently, she works as a PhD researcher at the “CD-Laboratory for Sustainable Product Management in a Circular Economy” at the Institute of Systems Sciences, Innovation and Sustainability Research, University of Graz.

PhD candidate at Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

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