Young Scientist Award

Andrea Reisdorf
Vienna University of Economics and Business

Andrea Reisdorf is a researcher affiliated with Vienna University of Economics and Business, whose scholarly work contributes to discussions surrounding transport, logistics, industrial competitiveness and the strategic management of critical raw materials. Her research profile includes an internationally published contribution examining the relationship between government intervention, corporate competitiveness and resource-dependent industries. Her collaborative research reflects the growing importance of understanding how geopolitical and economic developments influence industrial operations and supply chain resilience. [1]

Abstract

Andrea Reisdorf’s research addresses the evolving relationship between public authorities, private enterprises and industrial competitiveness in sectors dependent on critical raw materials. Her 2026 publication in Resources Policy develops a competitiveness framework that considers how government strategies, geopolitical relationships and access to essential resources influence business positioning. The research highlights the importance of examining industrial competitiveness beyond conventional market interactions, particularly where strategic resources and international dependencies shape corporate decision-making. [1]

Keywords

Critical Raw Materials; Industrial Competitiveness; Government–Business Relations; Geopolitics; Supply Chain Resilience; Transport and Logistics; Resource Dependency; Strategic Management.

Introduction

Critical raw materials have become strategically important to contemporary industries because of their role in manufacturing, infrastructure, renewable energy and advanced technologies. Their uneven geographical distribution and concentrated supply chains create economic and geopolitical challenges for businesses and governments. Research investigating these relationships is increasingly relevant to industrial policy, international trade and logistics management. Reisdorf’s collaborative publication contributes to this discussion by examining competitiveness through the interaction of corporate activities and government interests. [1]

Research Profile

Reisdorf’s documented research activity includes interdisciplinary engagement with industrial competitiveness and resource-dependent economic systems. Her work connects business perspectives with broader policy and geopolitical considerations, providing an analytical perspective on how external institutional conditions influence enterprises. The research is particularly relevant to transport and logistics because critical material availability, international sourcing and supply chain dependencies are important considerations in industrial operations. Her publication demonstrates engagement with a subject that requires collaboration across business, economics and resource governance.

Research Contributions

The publication, Blurred lines between governments and firms: A competitiveness framework for critical raw material dependent industries, co-authored with Leon Zacharias and Sebastian Kummer, presents a framework for understanding how relationships between governments and companies influence competitiveness. Its central contribution is the extension of traditional firm-level competition perspectives to include state interests, geopolitical power relations and strategic resource access. The accompanying discussion highlights the importance of considering political and regulatory conditions when evaluating industrial performance, including challenges affecting European hydropower industries. [1]

Publications

A notable publication associated with Reisdorf is:

• Reisdorf, A. R., Zacharias, L., and Kummer, S. (2026). Blurred lines between governments and firms: A competitiveness framework for critical raw material dependent industries.

Research Impact

According to the supplied Scopus profile information, Reisdorf has four indexed documents, nine citations and an h-index of two. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of her recorded scholarly output and citation activity. Her research also addresses an important international issue: the influence of strategic material dependencies on industrial competitiveness. Its relevance extends to supply chain planning, business strategy, international resource governance and policy discussions concerning economic resilience.

Award Suitability

Reisdorf’s research profile demonstrates relevance to the Young Scientist Award category under the Global Innovation Technologist Awards. Her collaborative publication addresses a contemporary industrial challenge through an interdisciplinary competitiveness framework. The integration of government–business relationships, geopolitical considerations and critical resource dependencies represents a meaningful research contribution to current discussions on industrial transformation. Her documented publication activity and developing citation record provide additional indicators for consideration in an academic recognition assessment.

Conclusion

Andrea Reisdorf’s research contributes to the understanding of industrial competitiveness in an increasingly interconnected and resource-dependent global economy. Her 2026 publication highlights the importance of incorporating geopolitical and institutional relationships into business and supply chain analysis. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with strategically significant research questions, she demonstrates a scholarly contribution relevant to the Young Scientist Award category.

External Links

• Scopus Author Profile
• Global Innovation Technologist Awards.

References

1. Reisdorf, A. R., Zacharias, L., & Kummer, S. (2026). Blurred lines between governments and firms: A competitiveness framework for critical raw material dependent industries. Resources Policy, 122, Article 106086. Elsevier.
   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2026.106086
2. Elsevier. (2026). Scopus author details: Andrea Reisdorf, Author ID 60089064700. Scopus.
   Scopus Author Profile
3. Elsevier. (2026). Resources Policy. Journal publication and article information.
4. Kummer, S. (2026). Research announcement: Blurred lines between governments and firms. Publication overview and discussion of research contributions.
5. Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (2026). Official awards website.
   innovationtechnologist.com