Regular biography
Prof. Volker Hoffmann is a Professor at ETH Zurich, affiliated with the Business Administration (BUS) department. His research focuses on Sustainability and Technology. Prof. Hoffmann's contact information includes an email address: vhoffmann@ethz.ch, and a website link: https://mtec.ethz.ch/people/person-detail.NTUxNjk=.TGlzdC80MzE3LC0yMDgyMjgwMDQ4.html.
Scholar-generated biography
Volker Hoffmann is a Professor of Sustainability & Technology at ETH Zurich, focusing on the intersection of sustainability, technology, and policy. His research explores the integration of renewable energy systems, corporate carbon strategies, and the role of policy in driving technological innovation. Hoffmann's work examines the economic and technical challenges of energy transitions, including battery storage, renewable energy integration, and the impact of climate policies on industry. He investigates how corporate sustainability strategies align with environmental goals and how regulatory frameworks influence technological development. His research also addresses the lifecycle costs of energy technologies and the dynamics of innovation systems in sectors like lithium-ion batteries and solar photovoltaics.