Sabine Brunswicker

Dr. Sabine Brunswicker applies her expertise to solve challenges in digital innovation and open digital ecosystems. As a Professor of Digital Innovation at Purdue University, she leverages her extensive background in Engineering, Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship to explore the intersections of technology and society. Her research interests are diverse, encompassing smart energy and blockchain, social analytics and social data visualization, and social computing. At Purdue, Dr. Brunswicker established and leads the Research Center for Open Digital Innovation, a hub for pioneering research that seeks to harness the power of open digital innovation to tackle complex societal problems. Her work is characterized by a deep commitment to understanding how digital technologies can be leveraged to foster innovation and collaboration across various sectors. In addition to her role at Purdue, Dr. Brunswicker serves as an Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology, where she continues to expand her research on digital innovation. Her international experience is further enriched by her previous leadership role in Open Innovation at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering in Germany, where she spearheaded initiatives to integrate open innovation practices into industrial processes. Dr. Brunswicker's contributions to the field are recognized through her appointments as a Faculty Fellow at both the Purdue Policy Research Institute and Queensland University of Technology. Her work is driven by a passion for exploring how open digital innovation can be a catalyst for addressing pressing societal challenges, from energy sustainability to data-driven decision-making. Through her research, Dr. Brunswicker aims to bridge the gap between technological advancements and societal needs, fostering an environment where digital innovation can thrive. Her dedication to this mission is evident in her ongoing efforts to engage with academic, industrial, and policy-making communities, ensuring that her research has a tangible impact on the world.