Paul John

Research Associate at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Paul Christian John is a Research Associate and Doctoral Candidate at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), specifically within the Institute of Technology and Management in Construction. He has held this position since September 2020, focusing on his doctoral research in lean project management and the human factor in construction, under the supervision of Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Kfm. Shervin Haghsheno.1 2

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) in Industrial Engineering from Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart, graduated with distinction (1.7) in 2018.
Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) in Industrial Engineering from HTWG Hochschule Konstanz, graduated with high distinction (1.2) in 2020.
Currently pursuing a Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) at KIT, expected to complete in 2026.1 2

Professional Experience

Head of SIG 'Lean Project Management' at DVP e.V. since March 2024, where he aims to enhance project delivery through lean methodologies.
Previously worked on various projects and held roles that contributed to his expertise in construction management and project efficiency.1

Honors and Awards

Paul has received several accolades for his academic and voluntary contributions, including:

An award for exceptional voluntary engagement from GPM Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement e. V.
Scholarships from e-fellows.net and THOST Projektmanagement GmbH, recognizing his outstanding academic achievements.1

Language Proficiency

He is proficient in both English and German.1

Overall, Paul Christian John is actively engaged in advancing knowledge in construction management through his research and leadership roles within professional organizations.