Dr. Knut Blind

Professor

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Biography

Knut Blind is a professor at the Department of Innovation Economics at the Institute of Technology and Management, TU Berlin. He has a strong background in innovation research, focusing on the intersection of economics and technology management. His work emphasizes the role of innovation regulation in achieving Sustainable Development Goals. He is known for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and business practitioners to drive forward responsible innovation practices. Blind has actively contributed to numerous projects including SEEBLOCKS, which examines blockchain standardization, and the results of the German Standardisation Panel. With a career spanning over a decade, he has published extensively in the field, advocating for a knowledge base that supports management and public policy in innovation.

Research Interests

Innovation Economics Innovation Regulation Sustainable Development Goals Blockchain Standardization

Experience

Professor

2019-10-01 — Present

Technische Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Leading research and teaching in Innovation Economics, focusing on the regulatory aspects of innovation.

Requirements for Technical University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
PTE
Overall
Required:65
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Recognized first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) Specific ECTS in related subjects (e.g., 36 ECTS in Fundamentals of Computer Science for CS programs) Evidence of previous Master's studies (if applicable) Module descriptions of previous study program
Application Checklist
  • Officially certified copy of University degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Tabular CV
  • Motivation letter (program specific)
  • APS Certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
  • Proof of English proficiency (B2/C1 depending on program)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent for general engineering and computer science programs. Specific advanced master's (MBA/Energy) may require 1 year of professional experience.