The collaboration between the University of Stuttgart and the University of Bergen has proven to be a successful example of interdisciplinary cooperation. A key project in the field of system dynamics and sustainability transitions focused on developing guidelines for using system dynamics modeling and simulation to better understand sustainability transitions. This joint effort emerged from the European System Dynamics Workshop 2023 in Stuttgart, organized by Professor Andreas Größler from the Institute of Business Administration.
Dr. Ivan Ðula, a postdoctoral researcher at the Cluster of Excellence "Data-Integrated Simulation Science (SimTech)," played a pivotal role in this collaboration. During the workshop, he participated as a discussant for a work-in-progress presentation by Professor Kopainsky from the University of Bergen. Following the workshop, he was invited to assist in completing the research paper due to his extensive experience using system dynamics to study issues of fairness. Although the project was relatively short and small in scale, both parties expressed their satisfaction with the outcome and a shared desire to collaborate again in the future should the opportunity arise.
Dr. Ðula, who earned his doctorate from the University of Stuttgart in 2022, brings a strong international academic background to his work. He holds a European Joint Degree in System Dynamics from Bergen, Palermo, and Lisbon, as well as degrees in Business Administration and Maritime Technology. Since 2023, he has been conducting research at SimTech, investigating the societal and organizational impacts of artificial intelligence.
The University of Bergen remains a key strategic partner for the University of Stuttgart and SimTech, particularly in the area of porous media research. The collaboration in system dynamics and sustainability demonstrates the potential for future interdisciplinary research projects between the two institutions.