Robin Kabelitz-Bock started his PhD program at Kühne Logistics University in July 2021 under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Kai Hoberg and Prof. Dr. Johannes Meuer. His research focuses on the potentials of using 3D printing to enable a (local) circular economy. With his research Robin contributes to the "FabCity" project in Hamburg funded by the centre for digitization and technology research of the Bundeswehr (DTEC.bw), whose main goal is to promote a decentralized, digital, interlinked and urban production.  

Robin did his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Engineering at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus focusing on environmental sciences and waste management. During his Master of Science in International Management and Engineering at the Hamburg University of Technology he set his focus on management and product development. During his studies, Robin gained practical experience in the field of recycling technologies, management, and consulting through student jobs at the universities and Accenture GmbH.

Before joining KLU, Robin worked as a Senior Consultant at civity Management Consultants GmbH & Co. KG planning, leading, and executing projects in the field of public services (e.g. public transportation, water and waste management).