Abstract

In an era where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, the integration of advanced technologies like impedance spectroscopy plays a pivotal role in driving sustainable value creation. Impedance spectroscopy has a transformative impact on sustainability across various sectors by enabling precise diagnostics and optimization and pushing innovative technologies being more efficient, reliable, and eco-friendly. Its applications range from enhancing energy storage solutions to improving material durability and performance. This talk will explore how impedance spectroscopy contributes to sustainable development in general and to sustainable practices in energy, healthcare, and manufacturing in particular. By discussing SWOTs in terms of sustainability, a deeper understanding will be gained of how embracing this technology can lead to significant advancements in sustainability, driving both innovation and responsible resource management without neglecting environmental and social challenges.

Bio:

Prof. Dr. Marlen Arnold is a distinguished researcher and professor at the Chair of Business Administration - Corporate Environmental Management and Sustainability at the Chemnitz University of Technology. She holds a diploma in Business Administration with a focus on environmental economics, organization and personnel, and business and labor law from the University of Münster.

Prof. Arnold's career spans various prestigious institutions. She has worked on numerous sustainability projects at the University of Oldenburg, the Institute for Ecological Economy Research in Berlin, the Technical University of Munich, and as a Research Fellow at the University of Vaasa and Hanken School of Economics in Finland. In 2006, she completed her doctorate at the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg. In 2016, she received her Habilitation on the topic "Sustainability as a strategic implication for anchoring in innovation processes".

Her research focuses on sustainability, strategy and innovation, and continuing education. Prof. Arnold has been appointed to the Future Advisory Board for Innovation by the Saxon State Ministry for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture, where she contributes her expertise on innovative future topics.

Prof. Arnold is an active member of several professional societies and committees related to sustainable technologies and education. Since November 2019, she has been serving as the Rector's Representative for Sustainable Campus Development at TU Chemnitz. Additionally, since February 2020, she has been contributing to the advisory group "Strategy for the Further Development of ESD in Saxony," which advises the Saxon State Government on implementing the "Saxon State Strategy for Education for Sustainable Development" (ESD).

With an impressive publication record, Prof. Arnold has authored and co-authored numerous papers on sustainability, risk management, and performance management in higher education. Her work continues to shape the field of sustainable business practices and innovation.