PhD Theses | Universität Tübingen

Dr. Stefanie Ehmann

From left to right: Prof. Ruf, Dr. Ehmann, Prof. Pull, Prof. Kampkötter

On June 25, 2026, Dr. Stefanie Ehmann successfully defended her dissertation at the Chair of Managerial Accounting. Her dissertation, entitled "Management Practices, ESG Incentives, and Corporate Communication in Organizations", was examined by Prof. Dr. Patrick Kampkötter (first examiner) and Prof. Dr. Martin Ruf (second examiner). The dissertation committee was chaired by Prof. Dr. Kerstin Pull.

Following the successful defense, colleagues, family, and friends gathered to celebrate this important milestone with a small reception outdoors on a beautiful summer day.

Dr. Michael Haylock

On June 01, 2022, Dr. Michael Haylock successfully completed his dissertation at the Chair of Managerial Accounting on the topic "Incentives, Sorting, and Prosocial Behavior in Organizations". His dissertation project was evaluated by Prof. Dr. Patrick Kampkötter (first examiner) and Prof. Dr. Valeria Merlo (second examiner). The dissertation committee was chaired by Prof. Dr. Martin Biewen. After the PhD Dissertation Defense, a small celebration took place outside in the most beautiful weather.

From left to right: Prof. Kampkötter, Dr. Haylock, Prof. Biewen

From left to right: Prof. Ruf, Dr. Maier, Prof. Riepe

Dr. Patrick Maier

On March 22, 2022, Dr. Patrick Maier successfully completed his dissertation at the Chair of Managerial Accounting on the topic "Performance Management, Broadband Technology, and Restructuring - Econometric Analyses using Linked-Employer-Employee Data". His dissertation project was evaluated by Prof. Dr. Patrick Kampkötter (first examiner) and Prof. Dr. Jan Riepe (second examiner). The dissertation committee was chaired by Prof. Dr. Martin Ruf. After the PhD Dissertation Defense, a small reception took place in a festive atmosphere (in compliance with the Corona regulations). Unfortunately, first examiner Prof. Kampkötter had to join via Zoom.