Dr. Sascha Schweitzer holds a Ph.D. in Economics (Dr. rer. pol.) from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (QS Top-100) and completed his Habilitation at the University of Bayreuth. Beyond academia, he brings extensive experience as a data scientist and consultant in the European financial services industry, with an outstanding track record spanning revenue prediction for Google Ad auctions, strategy and design for license and permit auctions, and the implementation of privacy-focused AI solutions.

His research sits at the intersection of marketing, economics, data science, and technological innovation, with a primary focus on how digital technologies reshape consumer behavior and organizational practices. His work has been published in academic forums and high-impact journals, including The Economic Journal, Artificial Intelligence & Law, PLOS One, Economics Letters, Journal of Informetrics, and Industry & Innovation, and he contributes to popular science platforms such as VoxEU.

Dr. Sascha Schweitzer’s international experience includes research and work stays in Singapore and Sydney, numerous presentations at international conferences, and invited talks at universities worldwide. He has also hosted and co-organized international business plan competitions in Bayreuth, Hong Kong, San Francisco, and São Paulo. While based in Shenzhen, he is affiliated with Reutlingen University, where he provided academic leadership as Dean of Studies for several international programs, and holds an adjunct professorship (PD) at the University of Bayreuth. He serves on the board of the Weiden Business School and reviews for journals including the European Journal of Operational Research, Artificial Intelligence & Law, and PLOS One. He is fluent in English and German, and speaks Russian and French.