Who Helps More—Low-Income Earners or the Wealthy? It Depends on the Situation
complementary studies that the two perspectives do not contradict each other but rather complement one another. A reanalysis of a meta-analytic dataset comprising approximately 160 studies and around 680 [...] to help—or do the wealthy give 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 [...] now been published in the Journal 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
How Companies Unlock the Full Potential of AI in the Supply Chain – Dissertation in Collaboration with Bayer
as the key industry 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 [...] the same time, very experienced 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
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
Phuong Linh Nguyen (PhD Candidate)
Linh Nguyen PhD Candidate Phuong Linh 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 [...] challenges for developing countries. Her doctoral project investigates Vietnam’s export sector as a case study to explore how blockchain can improve transparency, traceability, and cost-efficiency across global
Ghazal Ziadlou
Ghazal Ziadlou PhD Candidate Ghazal 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 [...] paper and a journal paper published in Computers & Industrial Engineering journal. Throughout her studies, she had the responsibility of being a teaching assistant for multiple courses, including simulation [...] multivariate statistical analysis. After 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
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. Dr. Kai Hoberg. Her [...] specialization 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
Valentina Munoz Bernal
Valentina Muñoz Bernal is a PhD student 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 [...] assistant with the Pulte Institute for 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
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 logistics [...] Management and a B.Sc. in International 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
Ulysse David
Ulysse David joined Kühne Logistics 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 [...] science from Sciences Po Rennes, 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 [...] Combining a quantitative analysis of 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
New Horizons. Same Mindset.
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 2025: a 25% discount on [...] Logistics University (KLU) is a new 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 [...] years, KLU has been supporting top athletes with a sports scholarship and assistance in combining studies and competitive sport. The partnership with the DJSL deepens this commitment and brings together
