Academic Background

Reisecker Vanessa is an internationally experienced lecturer and researcher from Austria specializing in business administration, economics, and quantitative methods. She is currently a DBA Candidate at the Prague University of Economics and Business, focusing on the strategic management of AI-disruption in transnational higher education. She holds a Master of Arts in Business (MA) in International Business and Economic Diplomacy from IMC Krems – University of Applied Sciences. She graduated with a GPA of 1.24 and received honors for her master’s examination. As part of her Master’s curriculum, she pursued a semester abroad at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in Moscow, Russia. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science (WU) in Economics from the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Her academic profile also includes specialized summer school programs in Romania, and Latvia.

Awards & Certifications

Vanessa has been recognized for her academic excellence with a Merit Scholarship from IMC Krems and a Graduation Scholarship. She is a Certified Project Management Associate through PMA – Project Management Austria. Her commitment to modern pedagogy is demonstrated by several recent certifications, including AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching from the University of Pennsylvania, and Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Work Experience

Since 2024, Vanessa has worked as a Lecturer at Hainan Tropical Ocean University (HNTOU), within the transnational Bachelor programs for Tourism and Leisure Management and International Business Management. She designs and delivers courses such as Quantitative Research Methods, Business Statistics, Principles of Business Data Analysis, Academic Writing, and Tourism Geography, while also providing professional supervision and coaching for Bachelor theses. Previously, she served as a Research Associate at IMC Krems in Austria, where she managed international projects and supported teaching in Master-level courses. Her professional background also includes over five years as a Desk Officer for International Relations at the Austrian Interior Ministry, alongside practical experience in financial accounting.

Languages and Hobbies

A native speaker of German, Vanessa is highly proficient in English, possesses functional knowledge of French and basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese. In her personal time, she is a passionate traveler who enjoys immersing herself in different cultures and staying active through outdoor sports, with a particular fondness for hiking. Her personal interests further include reading and a deep appreciation for arts and history.