Team

We are multi-disciplinary

Our team consists of researchers from various fields including entrepreneurship, technology and innovation management, information systems, computer science, engineering, and psychology. 30 additional researchers work at associated institutes at ETH Zurich and the University of St. Gallen.

Steering Committee and Advisory Board

Prof. Dr. Oliver GassmannChair of the Steering Committee

Chair of Innovation Management, Institute of Technology Management, University of St.Gallen (ITEM-HSG).

Prof. Dr. Florian von WangenheimMember of the Steering Committee

Chair of Technology Marketing, Department of Management, Technology and Economics, ETH Zurich.

Prof. Dr. Elgar FleischSteering Committee Guest

Chair of Information Management, ETH Zurich, and Chair of Operations Management, Institute of Technology Management, University of St.Gallen (ITEM-HSG).

Prof. Dr. Heiko GebauerAdvisor

Fraunhofer Center for International Management and Knowledge Economy, Guest Professor for International and Strategic Management at Linköping University, Sweden

Leadership Team

Dr. Wolfgang BronnerDirector Bosch IoT Lab

Wolfgang wants to implement digital innovations and identify new business approaches how companies can successfully realize sales & profit in the era of Internet of Things. He is also very interested and an expert in breakthrough technologies.

He had his first insights into the high-tech industry as a student at IBM in Silicon Valley. During his PhD in physics at the University of Stuttgart he founded two IT start-ups. Since 2002, Wolfgang has been working in different industries, functions, and management positions at Robert Bosch GmbH in Germany and the USA. In his last position at Bosch Research, he was responsible for several strategic foresight projects focusing on transformations caused by new disruptive technologies and advised Bosch’s executive management.

Prof. Dr. Felix WortmannScientific Director Bosch IoT Lab

Felix is the scientific director of the Bosch IoT Lab. His research interests include the Internet of Things, Machine Learning, and Business Model Innovation. Felix activities are geared towards digital innovations in domains such as mobility, industry, energy and health. From 2006 to 2009 he worked as an assistant to the executive board of SAP. Felix received a BScIS and MScIS from the University of Muenster, Germany, and a PhD in Management from the University of St. Gallen.

He received various awards for his research (e.g., HSG Impact Award 2019 and 2020). Moreover, he has been recognized for his overall research performance (WirtschaftsWoche Top 5% resp. Top 10% in 2018 resp. 2020).

Research Team

Robin DeuberPh.D. candidate and doctoral researcher

Robin Deuber is a PhD candidate at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on driver health analytics based on in-vehicle sensor data of connected cars.

Robin studied at the ETH Zürich and holds a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Management, Technology, and Economics and a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Robotics, Systems, and Control. During his studies, Robin worked for robotics companies, e.g., Kiwi Campus in Colombia and USA, where he mainly worked on local robot navigation, control systems, and systems engineering. At other companies, he gained experience as a product manager for various projects.

Johanna KnappPh.D. candidate and doctoral researcher

Johanna Knapp is a PhD candidate at the University of St. Gallen (HSG). Her research focuses on the successful scaling of Equipment-as-a-Service business models, emphasizing IoT-enabled outcome-oriented solutions.

Johanna holds a Master’s degree in Business Innovation (M.A. HSG) from the University of St. Gallen and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration (B.Sc.) from the University of Tübingen. Her practical experience roots within the Robert Bosch GmbH, where she held several positions in strategy, business development, and product management with a strong focus on IoT-enabled business opportunities.

Sebastian OttoPh.D. candidate and doctoral researcher

Sebastian Otto is a PhD candidate at the University of St. Gallen (HSG). His research focuses on Digital Strategy for IoT and AI.

Sebastian holds a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Business & Economics from the TU Dortmund University where he received the “Best of the Year” award in recognition of his exceptional academic achievements. During his studies, he completed a research stay at Columbia University in New York. In his role as Associate Manager, Sebastian gained four years of hands-on experience as a strategy consultant at Accenture focusing on the Automotive industry. Additionally, he gained further experience through engagements with consulting firms such as Porsche Consulting and DHL Consulting, and he also served as the founder of his own startup.

Vincent PaffrathPh.D. candidate and doctoral researcher

Vincent Paffrath is a PhD candidate at the University of St. Gallen (HSG). His research explores the adoption and impact of Generative AI, intending to uncover insights for successful implementation and value creation.

Vincent holds a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship (M.Sc.) from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and has gained diverse international academic experiences, most recently completing a semester abroad at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Alongside his academic pursuits, Vincent gathered practical experience across various innovative fields, including startups, venture capital, and strategy consulting.

Ugne PotthoffPh.D. candidate and doctoral researcher

Ugne Potthoff is a PhD candidate at ETH Zurich. Her research interests focus on analytics and machine learning for heat pump optimization.

Ugne holds a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Production Engineering from RWTH Aachen and a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University. During her research stay at ETH Zürich, Ugne concentrated on the application of artificial intelligence and computer vision for laser-based powder bed fusion process monitoring. Beyond academia, Ugne has technical expertise in working on various IoT-focused projects and gained practical insights as a manufacturing engineer for automotive electronics during her time at Hella.

Manuel WlcekPh.D. candidate and doctoral researcher

Manuel Wlcek is a PhD candidate at the University of St. Gallen (HSG). His research focuses on exploring strategies to develop, scale, and manage platforms in B2C and B2B with a specific focus on healthcare solutions.

Manuel holds a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Business Information Systems and a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management from Darmstadt Technical University and ITMO University, St. Petersburg. He complemented his theoretical education through various practical insights including working in software development (Software AG), consulting (KPMG AG), and in the automotive industry (Porsche AG).

Alumni

Dr. Simon Föll

Doctoral Thesis: Machine Learning for Wearable-based Digital Biomarkers for Diabetes Management and Beyond

(May 2020 – September 2023)

Dr. Eva van Weenen

Doctoral Thesis: Towards Scalable Digital Biomarkers for Diabetes Management and Beyond: Insights From Interventional and Observational Studies

(August 2021 – August 2023)

Dr. Sven Jung

Doctoral Thesis: Patterns for Platform Business Models – Towards a Comprehensive Framework for Ideation, Design and Implementation of Platforms

(November 2019 – August 2023)

Dr. Fabian Schäfer

Doctoral Thesis: Establishing Digital Trust: How Product Companies Create the Foundation for Data-Driven Business

(October 2019 – May 2023)

Dr. Martin Maritsch

Doctoral Thesis: Leveraging Machine Learning to Achieve Vision Zero: In-Vehicle Hypoglycemia Detection for Drivers with Diabetes

(June 2019 – December 2022)

Dr. Kevin Koch

Doctoral Thesis: Taking Mental Health and Well-Being to the Streets: A Longitudinal In-Vehicle Intervention Study on Public Roads

(September 2018 – August 2022)

Dr. Claudio Lamprecht

Doctoral Thesis: How companies turn connected products into product-service systems: Insights from the discrete manufacturing industry

(September 2018 – February 2022)

Dr. Shu Liu

Doctoral Thesis: The Empathetic Car: Detecting Emotion and Well-being of Drivers under Naturalistic Condition

(June 2018 – January 2022)

Dr. Mathieu Chanson

Doctoral Thesis: Towards the Economy of Things: Insights from the Convergence of Blockchain Technology and the Internet of Things

(March 2016 – January 2020)

Dr. Arne Meeuw

Doctoral Thesis: Design, implementation, and evaluation of a blockchain-based microgrid platform: enabling local Peer-to-Peer energy markets

(April 2016 – November 2019)

Dr. Bernhard Gahr

Doctoral Thesis: Towards the personalized car : investigating driver identification using CAN bus data

(January 2016 – July 2019)

Dr. Dominik Bilgeri

Doctoral Thesis: The impact of IoT on specific business model elements: insights from multibusiness manufacturing companies

(July 2015 – August 2019)

Dr. Benjamin Ryder

Doctoral Thesis: Improving driver safety through the identification, prediction, and warning of traffic accident hotspots

(January 2015 – December 2018)

Dr. André Dahlinger

Doctoral Dissertation: The Impact of Abstract vs. Concrete Feedback Information on Eco-Driving

(April 2014 – April 2018)

Timo Gessmann

Timo was Director of the Bosch IoT Lab from 2016 until 2019.
He is now CTO at Schunk.

Prof. Dr. Markus Weinberger

Markus was Director of the Bosch IoT Lab from 2012 until 2016.
He is now a Professor for “Internet of Things” at Aalen University.

Dr. Andreas Bogner

During his time at the Bosch IoT Lab Andreas initiated CertifiCar – The Blockchain driven Fraud Prevention System for the Automotive Market.

Dr. Dominic Wörner

Doctoral Dissertation: The Impact of Cryptocurrencies on the Internet of Things – Insights from Prototypes

(June 2012 – March 2017)

Cotizo Sima

Dr. Paul Rigger

Doctoral Dissertation: “Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Feedback Information System to Promote Sustainable Indoor Air Quality Control”.

(August 2012 – April 2016)

Dr. Thomas von Bomhard

Doctoral Dissertation: Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Smart Heating Solution to Foster Energy Savings and Improve Comfort.

(August 2012 – June 2016)

Dr. Kristina Flüchter

Doctoral Dissertation: The Impact of the Internet of Things on Business Model Innovation – Insights from the Electric Bicycle Industry.

(June 2012 – March 2015)