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Bernd joined the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith Business School in 2023 as a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship. He previously held a position at the University of Strathclyde and worked at Utrecht University School of Economics. Bernd holds a PhD in Management Science, an MSc in Management Technology, and a BEng in Mechanical Engineering. He received a Fulbright Scholarship for his graduate studies, and his research has been published in leading international journals such as Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice and the European Journal of Operational Research. His overarching research theme focuses on studying the dynamics of entrepreneurship and innovation through simple models to answer complex questions, including the impact of entrepreneurial ecosystems on regional contexts and vice versa. Bernd’s work extends his doctoral research, emphasizing the role of academic entrepreneurship in regional development. He explores entrepreneurial strategy and decision-making through a systems thinking perspective, addressing competencies, networking, and resource dynamics affected by societal influence. His complementary research involves a start-up aiming to use simulations to support entrepreneurs. Bernd is passionate about realizing entrepreneurial potential, especially among students and graduates in engineering sciences, and he teaches various subjects at undergraduate and graduate levels, encompassing new venture creation, technology commercialization, and innovation management.