Thorsten Jelinek

Hertie School

Papers

2

Total Citations

6

H-Index

2

About

Thorsten Jelinek is a leading researcher at the intersection of industrial productivity, automation, and artificial intelligence. His primary research areas focus on bridging the persistent productivity gap in the construction sector through the strategic integration of advanced technologies. Jelinek’s major contribution is the development of a novel, four-level hierarchical productivity framework, designed to address the industry’s chronic challenges of fragmented value streams and inconsistent performance metrics. This pioneering work, detailed in his most-cited paper from 2025, provides a scalable and systematic approach to measuring and improving productivity in the age of automation, robotics, and AI. With his key papers already accumulating citations, Jelinek’s framework is gaining traction as a critical tool for modernizing construction practices. His research offers a clear, actionable roadmap for practitioners and policymakers, positioning him as a vital voice in the ongoing transformation of one of the world’s largest and most traditional industries.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

2
H-Index
2
Papers
6
Total Citations
3
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Bridging the Construction Productivity Gap—A Hierarchical Framework for the Age of Automation, Robotics and AI
4 citations · 2025
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 4
🏛 Institutions: Hertie School

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