Timo Himmelsbach (Msc)
PhD candidate
German, English
Management
Qualitative methods
> 55/h tutored
About
My name is Timo, and I am in the final year of my PhD at the University of Mannheim, where I specialize in scaling digital B2B platforms. As part of my dissertation, I am researching the scaling mechanisms of successful digital B2B platforms to address industry-specific challenges. The dissertation is being developed in collaboration with an industry partner, combining theoretical approaches with practical insights to provide valuable contributions to the field. My bachelor's and master's studies, including a semester abroad at the University of Science, Malaysia (USM), allowed me to deepen my technical knowledge. In my PhD, I combine this technical expertise with a strategic and business-oriented focus to effectively bridge the gap between technology and business. Alongside my academic career, I have developed a passion for discovering new cultures and speak four languages fluently: German, English, Spanish, and Portuguese. In my free time, I stay active by running, cycling, hiking, and swimming. Thanks to my bachelor's and master's degrees, I am also qualified to supervise theses in the fields of medical technology, biomedical engineering, and electrical engineering.
Academic track record
PhD at University of Mannheim - Dissertation in General Management & Business Informatics
2020 - 2024
Digital B2B Industrial Platform Scale
Master of Science at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm - Master in Electronic and Mechatronic Systems
2017 - 2019
Smartphone-Based Image Analysis of Urine Test Strips
Bachelor of Science at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm - Bachelor in Medical Technology
2012 - 2016
Theoretical Performance Analysis within the Context of Industry 4.0 Introduction
Top publications
Why B2B Industrial Platforms Scale Different? A Comprehensive Literature Review on the Differences between B2B and B2X Platforms and Scaling Mechanisms
2025
Journal of Product and Innovation Management (JPIM)