Who Helps More—Low-Income Earners or the Wealthy? It Depends on the Situation
more? For years, research has provided conflicting answers. A new study by Kühne Logistics University (KLU), based on data from approximately 680,000 people, resolves this contradiction: Both statements [...] of Experimental Social Psychology. Ever since a widely acclaimed study was published in 2010, experts have been debating the relationship between social class and willingness to help. One side argues [...] comprising approximately 160 studies and around 680,000 respondents revealed that the overall slight plus in generosity shown by higher socioeconomic classes is
How Companies Unlock the Full Potential of AI in the Supply Chain – Dissertation in Collaboration with Bayer
partner for the doctoral project, which was based on experimental studies. An initial joint study on AI adoption in the supply chain led to a multi-year collaboration featuring training programs, strategic [...] employees can be strong advocates for AI.” The dissertation was supervised by Kai Hoberg , Professor of Supply Chain and Operations Strategy at KLU. His research focuses on supply chain analytics, the
Marten Laudi
received his PhD in Finance from Maastricht University under the supervision of Paul Smeets and Rob Bauer. During his doctoral studies, he visited Michael Norton’s lab at Harvard Business School and was a
Phuong Linh Nguyen (PhD Candidate)
Nguyen joined the KLU PhD program in 2025 under the primary supervision of Prof. Dr. Sandra Transchel. Her research focuses on blockchain applications in international supply chain management, particularly [...] doctoral project investigates Vietnam’s export sector as a case study to explore how blockchain can improve transparency, traceability, and cost-efficiency across global value chains. Before joining
Ghazal Ziadlou
Ziadlou began her PhD journey at KLU in October 2025 under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Arne Heinold. Her research focuses on Operations Research for Logistics in Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). She earned [...] in Computers & Industrial Engineering journal. Throughout her studies, she had the responsibility of being a teaching assistant for multiple courses, including simulation, inventory control and planning [...] graduation, she worked as a research assistant on feasibility studies for real-world cases in one of Iran’s provinces to help expand and improve opportunities for startups and new businesses. Her
Thanh Phan
Thanh Phan PhD Candidate Thanh Phan began her studies as a PhD candidate at the KLU in September 2025 under the primary and secondary supervision of Prof. Dr. Henrik Leopold and Prof. [...] in Accounting and Finance. For her Master's Thesis under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Kai Hoberg, she studied the accuracy of statistical methods in forecasting demand for durable goods, benchmarking
Valentina Munoz Bernal
and researcher at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Mojtaba Salem. She is part of the Center for Humanitarian Logistics and Regional Development (CHORD). She holds a [...] Global Development and the Kellogg Institute for International Studies. She also served as a graduate consultant for the Fund for Peace and the Center for Amazonian Scientific Innovation (CINCIA). Beyond
Philipp Zoche
Philipp Zoche PhD Candidate Philipp Zoche began his studies as a PhD candidate at the KLU in September 2025 under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Maria Besiou. His research focuses on humanitarian [...] Business with a Major in Supply Chain Management. As part of his studies, Philipp spent a semester abroad at Trinity College Dublin, and later at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. During his
Ulysse David
University as a PhD candidate in September 2025, under the supervision of both Prof. Dr. Gordon Wilmsmeier and Prof. Dr. Johannes Meuer. Under the MSCA grant project POTENT (Ports as Energy Transition [...] institutions affiliated with the University of Rennes. During his studies, he completed an exchange at the University of Ljubljana to gain knowledge on energy systems and transition, before completing two [...] ownership structures for 273 biomethane units with 23 in-depth case studies, we identify two main sources of distortion. First, arrangements affecting fixed assets and biomass inputs may disconnect recorded
New Horizons. Same Mindset.
partner of the German Junior Sailing League (DJSL). Sailing and studying - two worlds that have a lot in common, for example precision, strategic thinking, teamwork and orientation under changing conditions [...] athletes with a sports scholarship and assistance in combining studies and competitive sport. The partnership with the DJSL deepens this commitment and brings together sporting ambition with academic [...] opportunities for the athletes. Special scholarship for the start of studies To celebrate the new partnership, KLU is awarding a sports scholarship for DJSL athletes for the start of their studies in September
