Prof. Dr. Leonhard Khazraei
Professor of International ManagementShort Profile
Leonhard Khazraei has been Professor of International Management at HSBA since October 2023.
Professor Khazraei has an interdisciplinary educational background with a BSc in Aerospace Engineering and an MSc in Production Engineering and Logistics (summa cum laude). This was followed by a Doctorate in Industrial Engineering from Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Technische Universit盲t Dortmund (Magna cum laude) During his doctorate, he worked as a researcher at the Fraunhofer Institute. His education has been further diversified with multiple Business Administration add-ons in Management, Sales and Finance from renowned academic institutions including LSE, MIT, and Cornell University.
Prof. Khazraei has over 20 years of cross-functional working experience across a range of sectors including Aerospace, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy and Healthcare in industry so as through management consulting. Most of his experience is stringed with leadership, best-practice development and innovation topics in global management, strategic planning, new market entries, business administration, commercial transformations, turnarounds, and digitalization. This is enriched by being exposed to diverse cultures, people, and company setups in more than 10 countries across Europe, Middle East, and North America.
In addition to his tenure at the university, Professor Khazraei advises companies around Corporate Development, Commercial Excellence and Digital Transformation on an international scale through own consulting company INSVIRON. Besides, he provides niche startups with raising capital, commercial expertise, and entrepreneurial leadership.
Publications
Journal articles (refereed)
Khazraei, K. L. and J. Deuse.. 2011. "A Strategic Standpoint on Maintenance Taxonomy." Journal of Facilities Management聽 9(2): 96-113. 10.1108/14725961111128452.
Monographs and edited books
Khazraei, K. L. 2011. Design, Organization and Implementation of a Methods Pool and an Application Systematics for Condition Based Maintenance.. Dortmund: Verlag Praxiswissen. 978-3-86975-042-2.
Conference proceedings
Maschek, T., Khazraei, K. L., Hempen, S. and J. Deuse. 2011. "Managing Continuous Improvement Process as an Organizational Task in Course of a Century." Proceedings of 10th International Symposium on Human Factors in Organisational Design and Management (ODAM).
Khazraei, K. L. and G. Bandow. 2010. "A Systematics for Efficient Planning and Effective Utilization of Condition Based Maintenance in Production and Processing Industries." Proceedings of the 8th biennial Aachener Colloquium for Maintenance, Diagnosis and Plant Monitoring (AKIDA).
Tulunay, Y., Messerotti, M., Tulunay, E., Khazraei, K. L. and Y. I. 脰zk枚k. 2005. "Neural Network Modeling in Forecasting Near Earth Space Parameters: Solar Radio Flux Forecasting." Proceedings of the Workshop on Solar Activity: Exploring, Understanding and Prediction.
Tulunay, Y. and K. L. Khazraei. 2005. "Emerging Space Market in Europe and Turkey: An Implication for Aerospace Communication." Proceedings of the Ankara International Aerospace Conference.
Conference presentations
Khazraei, K. L.. 2014. "The Unique Experience of LNG Bunkering Pioneers in Europe 鈥� Technical and Commercial Perspectives." Presentation held at the LNG Fueled Tugs and Barges Conference, New Orleans, LA, U.S., 10-11 July 2014.
Khazraei, K. and G. Bandow. 2009. "The Condition Based Maintenance Toolbox." Presentation held at the The 10th InfraMation Conference, Las Vegas, NV, U.S., 19-22 October 2009.
Working papers
Khazraei, K. L. and J. Oppermann. 2018. "Segmentation X.O - A Fundamental Enabler of Creating Value in The NEW." Working paper, Accenture Point of View.
Khazraei, K. L. and J. Oppermann. 2018. "Customer Loyalty - The Noble Element of Competitive Profitable Growth in Industrial Gases Market." Working paper, Accenture Point of View.
Khazraei, K. L. and I. Baigozina-Goreli. 2017. "Lack of Organic Growth for the Industry Born During Industrial Revolution 1.0 or Slow in Rotating to The New?." Working paper, Accenture Pont of View.
Khazraei, K. L. and I. Baigozina-Goreli. 2017. "Create a Living Business to Drive Growth in the Digital Age?." Working paper, Accenture Point of View.
Khazraei, K. L.. 2010. "Nondestructive Testing - Part IV: Electrical Inspection, Laser Inspection, and Stress Wave Analysis." Working paper, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, Research Report Series.
Khazraei, K. L.. 2010. "Object Based Problem and Cause Analysis." Working paper, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, Research Report Series.
Khazraei, K. L.. 2009. "Statistical Failure Analysis - Part II." Working paper, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, Research Report Series.
Khazraei, K. L.. 2009. "Nondestructive Testing - Part III: Leak Testing, Radiographic Testing, and Trobological Testing." Working paper, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, Research Report Series.
Khazraei, K. L.. 2008. "Statistical Failure Analysis - Part I." Working paper, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, Research Report Series.
Khazraei, K. L.. 2008. "Nondestructive Testing - Part II: Penetrant Testing, Thermography and Vibration Analysis." Working paper, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, Research Report Series.
Khazraei, K. L.. 2008. "Nondestructive Testing - Part I: Acoustic Emission Testing, Electromagnetic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing Ultrasound Testing, and Visual/Optical Inspection." Working paper, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, Research Report Series.
Khazraei, K. L.. 2007. "Toyota Production System and Lean Concept: Waste Elimination, Toyota Principles, and Lean Thinking, Principles and Tools." Working paper, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, Research Report Series.
Khazraei, K. L. 2007. "Maintenance - A Strategic Overture." Working paper, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, Research Report Series.
Khazraei, K. L. 2007. "Maintenance - Machinery Condition." Working paper, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics, Research Report Series.
Other Publications / Presentations
Khazraei, K. L. 2014. "A Holistic Market Entry Strategy for High-Horse-Power LNG Applications." Roundtable Presentation at. Port of Houston, Houston, TX, U.S., 26 June 2014.
Khazraei, K. L. 2013. "Improving Performance Management of a Selected Portfolio of Strategic and Proactive International Key Accounts." Presentation for KAM Practitioners. Munich, Germany, 27 February 2013.
Khazraei, K. L. 2013. "New Key Account Management Systematics and Toolbox for International Key Accounts." Presentation for KAM Practitioners. Guilford, UK, 29 January 2013.
Khazraei, K. L. 2012. "Customer Loyalty - The Essence of Sustainable Profitable Growth." Linde Digital Publications. 26 October 2012.
Khazraei, K. L. 2012. "Retail Customer Loyalty - Analysis and Upsurge." Presentation for Sales and Marketing Practitioners. Stockholm, Sweden, 29 August 2012.
Khazraei, K. L. 2012. "TAPSO: A New Sales Tool - Proactive Selling of Product Service Offers." Presentation for Sales and Marketing Practitioners. Munich, Germany, 20 February 2012.
Khazraei, K. L. 2006. "Market Penetration Strategy for a Newly Designed Medical Stretcher: Critical Care Board." Academic Pannel Presentation at Siemens Healthineers. Erlangen, Germany, 28 November 2006.