The Konjunkturforschungsstelle (KOF) at ETH Zurich evaluated professors achieving particularly high research performance in the German-speaking region for Wirtschaftswoche. The ranking is divided into categories, starting with “Leading Researchers,” which lists the 100 most research-strong economists from a pool of 3,723. The University of Bayreuth stands out here with two achievements: Prof. Dr. Ricarda Bouncken, Chair of Strategic Management and Organization, ranks 25th and is one of only four women in the top positions. Prof. Dr. Maximilian Röglinger, Chair of Information Systems and Value-Based Process Management, ranks 56th.
In the second category, “Rising Stars of Business Administration,” the research ranking highlights the 75 strongest researchers under 40 years of age from 413 economists in the DACH region. Here, Prof. Dr. Niklas Kühl, Chair of Information Systems and Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, ranks 37th.
In evaluating "Lifetime Research Achievements", covering the 250 strongest economists, the University of Bayreuth is prominently represented by Ricarda Bouncken in 52nd place. This ranking examined 4,958 researchers.
“From rising stars to pioneers to lifetime achievements – the outstanding placements of the University of Bayreuth’s economists showcase the strength of our faculty. We attract the best, which also benefits students and economic practice. Our teaching reflects cutting-edge research, while cooperation with the business sector integrates impactful, practical insights,” says Prof. Dr. Claas Christian Germelmann, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Economics at the University of Bayreuth.
