As Professor of Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship at Saarland University, he researches how digital start-ups are created and how companies can make strategic use of technological innovations. His focus is on digital business models, agile organizational structures and innovation processes that enable sustainable change. He works with renowned partners from science and practice, including the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security, the Federal Ministry of Health and the Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS). As Managing Director of the Scheer School, he translates scientific findings into practical training concepts and shapes the strategic direction of the School.