Klaus Marhold, Ph.D.
Klaus Marhold is an Assistant Professor (NTT) at the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. His research focuses on how firms acquire, process and employ knowledge and resources to create innovation. His recent publications and ongoing research investigate external knowledge acquisition through alliances, M&As and CVC deals, as well as knowledge networks and knowledge reservoirs in organizations.
Before joining the E&I Team in 2019, Klaus worked as a lecturer at Seoul National University and as a manager at a Korean technology startup. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from the Technology Management, Economics and Policy Program at Seoul National University and also holds MA degrees in East Asian Economy and Society and Korean Studies from the University of Vienna. He also holds an Austrian engineering degree in Industrial Engineering and has several years of working experience in the aerospace sector.
Curriculum Vitae
Professional Experience
2019 - today | Assistant Professor (NTT), Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Vienna University of Economics and Business / Austria |
2017 - 2018 | Lecturer, Technology Management, Economics and Policy Program, Seoul National University / Korea |
2017-2018 | External Advisor for Startup Policy, Korea Institute of Science & Technology Evaluation and Planning, Seoul / Korea |
2017 | Lecturer, Entrepreneurship Major, Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul/Korea |
2016-2018 | Business Development Manager, Bringprice Inc., Seoul / Korea |
2011-2016 | Visiting Lecturer, Institute of East Asian Studies, University of Vienna / Austria |
2002-2007 | Researcher, Aerospace Department, Austrian Research Centers, Seibersdorf / Austria |
University Education
2011-2016 | Ph.D. in the Technology Management, Economics and Policy Program, Seoul National University / Korea |
2010 - 2012 | MA in East Asian Economy and Society, University of Vienna / Austria |
2008-2009 | Graduate exchange program at the Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University / Korea |
2005-2010 | BA, MA in Korean Studies, University of Vienna / Austria |
1997-2002 | Austrian Engineering Degree in Industrial Engineering, HTL Wien 3 / Austria |
Honors
2015: Best Dissertation Award, Korean Scholars of Marketing Science Fall Int. Conference, Seoul
2010 – 2016 Korean Government Graduate Scholarship
2008, 2010: Scholarship for Academic Excellence - University of Vienna
2007: Outstanding Paper Award, 4th Symposium on New Frontiers and Future Concepts, USA
2005: Outstanding Paper Award, Space Technology and Applications International Forum, USA
Affiliations
Academy of Management (TIM, STR)