Dr. Paul Wiegmann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paul Wiegmann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences at Eindhoven University of Technology. His research addresses major societal and economic trends, particularly focusing on making systems smarter and more sustainable within organizations. Paul's PhD thesis, titled "Setting Stage Innovation: Balancing Diverse Interests in Standardisation," explored the functions of standardisation in this context. Building on this foundation, his current work investigates the standards that govern both explicit and implicit rules in innovation ecosystems. Paul aims to identify the conditions and rules that foster value creation and capture within these ecosystems, applying both qualitative methods like case studies and grounded theory and quantitative techniques such as choice experiments and conjoint analysis. In addition to his research, Paul teaches and supervises theses on topics related to standardisation and qualitative research methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Teaching and research in the department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences.

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Courses

Strategic and organizational perspectives on product innovation

Requirements for Eindhoven University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:65
Reading
Required:65
Writing
Required:65
Speaking
Required:65
Overall
Required:70
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline Specific subject knowledge related to the chosen program (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra) Maximum 15 ECTS deficiency for international applicants
Application Checklist
  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree and transcript
  • Authenticated English/Dutch translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two letters of reference
  • Summary of Bachelor thesis/dissertation
  • Concise course descriptions of relevant subjects
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of payment of application fee (EUR 100)
Specialization Notes

Specific departments like Industrial Design require a portfolio. Programs like Data Science and AI require a GRE-General test for certain international backgrounds.