Researchers

My name is Viktoria Drabe and I am a PhD research fellow at the institute for Technology and Innovation Management at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH). My research focus lies in the area of Circular Economy (CE) and Sustainable Innovation, especially looking at implementation of CE innovations and practices on a firm-level.

 

After having quantitatively explored organizational enablers and motivational factors for CE implementation, I appreciated the opportunity to meet with researchers at the RMIT to discuss my project and exchange ideas. The variety of research groups and initiatives is very rich, which enabled me to develop new ideas and engage in many interesting discussions.

 

Further, the opportunity to attend various events, for instance in the series of the Global Business Innovation Conversations, was an inspiration for future events that we plan to organize in line with OpenInnoTrain as well.

On a more personal note, the secondment is very valuable as it allows to get to know a new culture, new people and a different academic system. This is always a very enriching experience.