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Staff members with discipline Innovation & Technology Management

Academia develops at the interface of different fields. This is one reason why the University of Groningen is home to a wide range of fields, each with a great number of subject specialists. The overview below, which is based on a standard categorization of fields, will help you find the right expert for each field. If you cannot find the expert you are looking for in this list, try searching via a related field or faculty; you may find him or her there.

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Complex networks | Machine learning | Innovation policy | Geography of Innovation | Geography of Sustainability Transitions 

I have been conducting research on combining the notions of technological change, the evolution of knowledge networks and geography. I have been engaged in developing machine learning techniques to give a better understanding of the interplay of industrial dynamics and micro-forces of knowledge networks (e.g., R&D networks), which brings about innovation and technological change.I am passionate about conducting research on the nexus between ‘geography of innovation’ and ‘data science’. I use newly developed machine learning techniques and alternative data to map and investigate the geography of economic activities, knowledge production, and knowledge relations.
M. (Milad) Abbasiharofteh, PhD
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Contact
m.abbasiharofteh rug.nl
+31 50 36 37053
Function
Assistant Professor
Technology Markets
Intangible Asset Valuation
Innovation Policy
P. (Pere) Arque-Castells, PhD
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p.arque-castells rug.nl
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A. (Araks) Ayvazyan, Dr
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a.ayvazyan rug.nl
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Corporate entrepreneurship / Intrapreneurship / Corporate venturing
Entrepreneurship in healthcare & medical field / Orphan drug ventures
O. (Olga) Belousova, Dr
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o.belousova rug.nl
Function
Assistant professor
Innovation management, service innovation, entrepreneurial marketing, customer value management, B2B marketing, marketing-sales interface
Qualitative research methods
dr. W.G. (Wim) Biemans
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w.g.biemans rug.nl
+31 50 36 33834
Function
Associate Professor
Knowledge with respect to New Product Devleopment processes and project teams and how we can study these processes and teams 
dr. J.D. (Hans) van der Bij
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j.d.van.der.bij rug.nl
+31 50 36 37347
Function
Associate Professor
Organizational change; information systems; implementation; health care, eHealth.
prof. dr. A. (Albert) Boonstra
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albert.boonstra rug.nl
+31 50 36 37289
Function
Professor of Information Management
Functional management of information systems at PPO for students, employees and researchers.
The IP team is part of the Knowledge Transfer Office of UG/UMCG and supports researchers in patent applications, business development and provides advice regarding financial opportunities for public-private partnerships.
ir. J.J.W. (Joost) Breukink
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j.j.w.breukink rug.nl
+31 50 36 35279
Function
Coordinator IP Team & Patent Attorney
Innovation Adoption, Value Appropriation, Digital Business Models,  E-Commerce, Digital Transformation, Digital Innovations, Artificial Intelligence, Motion Picture Industry, Videogame Industry, Music Industry, Social Media & Influencers.
dr. T.L.J. (Thijs) Broekhuizen
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t.l.j.broekhuizen rug.nl
+31 50 36 33777
Function
Associate Professor
Anno is a researcher at the Data Research Centre, working on the H2020 project 'Cutting Crime Impact' and his doctoral dissertation on law enforcement and Big Data.

In addition, he has 7+ years experience in innovation in education through running simulations for universities, ministries and the Royal Military Academy as a training and educational tool. He has also designed and delivered advanced courses at Utrecht University and Liverpool Hope University.
A.M. (Anno) Bunnik, MA
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a.m.bunnik rug.nl
Function
Researcher, Data Research Centre
Strategy
dr. C. (Charlie) Carroll
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c.carroll rug.nl
+31 50 36 33626
Function
Assistant Professor
Entrepreneurial cognition Entrepreneurial affect and wellbeing Entrepreneurial learning
S.M. (Sílvia) Dos Santos Fernandes Costa, PhD
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s.m.costa rug.nl
Function
Assistant Professor
I am pulmonologist at the University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands. I am one of the medical doctors of the Home Mechanical Ventilation Center Groningen, part of the department of pulmonary diseases of this hospital. Next to clinical work, I educate medical students from the University Groningen and have a strong connection with the University Twente, one of the main technical universities, both for educational activities and research. My main research interests involves severe COPD, respiratory failure, and (home) mechanical ventilation. I have special interest in remote monitoring and care to facilitate complex care at home. A second field of interest concerns nasal high flow therapy, in current COVID-19 times but also in the treatment of stable and post-exacerbation COPD. Furthermore, I have special interest in optimal but non-invasive and robust monitoring during long-term non-invasive ventilation and the application of more detailed monitoring facilities such as respiratory EMG, patient-ventilator asynchrony and lung mechanics during long-term non-invasive ventilation. My final goal is to achieve a better quality of life for patients with respiratory failure. To this end, we will need further studies on more and better treatment options investigating underlying mechanisms on severe COPD and how treatment affects these.
dr. M.L. (Marieke) Duiverman
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Contact
m.l.duiverman umcg.nl
+31 50 361 3200
Function
Pulmonologist
I am scientific coordinator at the Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen (ESRIG) at the Faculty of Science & Engineering. With ESRIG we perform outstanding research that contributes to sustainable energy transition, and resource exploitation and utilization in the coming decades for more people in farer and cleaner way. Besides, within the University of Groningen I am responsible for the development of a community of researchers working in the field of Energy & Climate Research within the Wubbo Ockels School for Energy and Climate. My aim is to connect scientists with different academic backgrounds with the goal to initiate novel interdisciplinary research projects aiming for innovative breakthroughs in the global energy and climate challenges. 
L. (Leo) Dvortsin
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l.dvortsin rug.nl
+31 50 36 36833
Function
Scientific coordinator Energy & Sustainability
strategic alliances; collaborative innovation strategies; IU alliances; coopetition; multi-partner alliances; R&D consortia
I. (Isabel) Estrada Vaquero, Dr
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i.estrada.vaquero rug.nl
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Associate Professor; Coordinator MSc BA Change Management (since January 2021-); Coordinator Digital Business Focus Area (since January 2021)
Ongoing research covers energy system integration questions, modelling, transition processes towards low carbon energy systems and related innovation and policy questions. Main key words: Biobased Economy, renewable energy technologies, energy system and scenario analysis and modelling, sustainability assessments of energy systems, alternative transport fuels, decarbonisation of fossil fuels, capture and storage of CO2, hydrogen economy, waste treatment, material & energy efficiency, technological learning and innovation in energy systems, greenhouse gas balances & accounting, energy and research policies.
prof. dr. A.P.C. (André) Faaij
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a.p.c.faaij rug.nl
Function
Distinguished Professor Energy System Analysis
Innovation, Alliances, Acquisitions, Intellectual Property Rights 
prof. dr. D.L.M. (Dries) Faems
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Contact
d.l.m.faems rug.nl
+31 50 36 37296
Function
Full Professor of Innovation and Organization
Implementation Science Research
A. (Amal ) Fakha, MSc
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a.fakha rug.nl
Function
Assistant Professor of Innovation Management & Strategy
Innovation Management
Cooperation for Innovation
Knowledge Protection Strategies
Innovation and Internationalization
Strategic Human Capital
P.M.M. (Pedro) de Faria, Prof Dr
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p.m.m.de.faria rug.nl
+31 50 36 34854
Function
Professor of Innovation Management
dr. A.J. (Arjan) Frederiks
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a.j.frederiks rug.nl
Function
Assistant Professor
Emerging market strategies
Innovation strategies
Institutional theory
Organizational learning perspectives
L. (Gary) Ge
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gary.ge rug.nl
Function
Assistant Professor
research, teaching and support of development of new innovative business in existing and new firms in international and /or in technological context. Technology based entrepreneurship, technology management, and innovation management: entrepreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, network theory and social system theory, quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques of social science.
prof. dr. A.J. (Aard) Groen
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a.j.groen rug.nl
+31 50 36 33830
Function
Professor of entrepreneurship & valorization
My academic work and passion are dedicated to the overarching theme ‘Human Dignity in the Digital Age’.

I am interested in the transition from abstract principles (e.g. human rights, ethical principles) into more detailed and specific governance frameworks (e.g. human right to privacy into GDPR). With my background in law and philosophy I work in the department of Governance and Innovation at Campus Fryslân.

Current fields of research:

- Human Rights in the Digital Age.
- Emerging Technologies and Governance (incl. ‘AI’, ‘Blockchain’).
- Internet Governance.
- Privacy and Data Protection.
- (Cyber-)Security & Surveillance in the context of democracy and the rule of law.
- Digital Identity.
- Personal Data and Time (‘right to be forgotten’).
O.J. (Oskar Josef) Gstrein, Dr
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o.j.gstrein rug.nl
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Assistant Professor; Programme Director BSc Data Science and Society; Deputy Department Head Governance and Innovation; Campus Fryslân Data Research Centre
Through my research, I aim to contribute to the co-creation of a socio-technical context that empowers individuals to enhance their wellbeing.

Topics: Information system implementation, adoption and adaptation, Communication, Aging, Organizational change, Societal challenges, Mixed methods, Participatory research
M.L. (Eveline) Hage, PhD
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Contact
m.l.hage rug.nl
+31 50 36 33244
Function
Assistant professor
Interorganizational governance (strategic alliances, joint ventures, digital platforms, blockchains); Governance mechanisms in virtual communities; Organizational cognition; Contract theory; Network theory
M. (Marvin) Hanisch, PhD
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Contact
m.hanisch rug.nl
+31 50 36 32608
Function
Assistant Professor
(Behavioral) Organization and Innovation, Innovation Research, Strategic Management, Experimental Research Methods
dr. M. (Marco) Kleine
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m.kleine rug.nl
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Knowledge and innovation; Knowledge recombination; Patents; Strategic alliances
dr. H.J. (Holmer) Kok, PhD
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h.j.kok rug.nl
Function
PhD candidate
use of technologies in organizations, change management, sociomaterial approaches
dr. I. (Ileana) Maris-de Bresser
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i.maris-de.bresser rug.nl
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Innovation Management, Labor Economics, R&D Strategy, Markets for Technology, Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM), Optimization Models
The consequence of (international) mergers and acquisitions on the financial and innovation-based performance of the initiating firm. 
K.J. (Killian) McCarthy, Dr
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Contact
k.j.mccarthy rug.nl
+31 50 36 36810
Function
Associate Professor
I am psychologist and epidemiologist, currently working as assistant professor at the University of Groningen. My dissertation was titled Development of patient centered management of asthma and COPD in primary care with a strong emphasis on the use of technology and patient involvement. I have also worked as project leader eHealth in a large health care organization and I am active as board member or advisor in several patient organisations. These hands-on experiences with patients, health care professionals and health care organisations are valuable in my daily work. Above that, my unique experience in clinical, behavioural and implementation science have led to a solid and multidisciplinary basis for health research. In the past years I have coached and lectured numerous bachelor, master and PhD students with different backgrounds and from different faculties. In my role as project leader and chair I have learned to manage longitudinal (international) projects with researchers, health care professionals and students. My goal is to use my talent, experience and my passion for science to improve scientific knowledge in the field of eHealth.
dr. E.I. (Esther) Metting
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e.i.metting umcg.nl
Function
Assistant professor
Sustainable Innovation, Green Product Development, Green Supply Chain Management
dr. K. (Kristian) Peters
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k.peters rug.nl
+31 50 36 34289
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Assistant Professor & PhD coordinator
G.J. (Joost) Rietveld, PhD
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joost.rietveld rug.nl
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Leading Strategic Innovation in Organizations.
drs. G. (Govert) Schoof
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g.schoof rug.nl
+31 6 2825 3137
Function
Lead Geodienst
Climate Change Adaptation
Environmental Governance
Sustainability Transformations
Digital Democratic Innovations
FinTech Innovation and Climate Finance
K.A. (Karsten) Schulz, Dr
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k.a.schulz rug.nl
Function
Assistant Professor Governance & Innovation
Research data infrastructure
Research (Information) technology
Digital Humanities
Geographical Information Systems
Landscape Archaeology
Pre-Roman Mediterranean Archaeology
dr. J.F. (Jorn) Seubers
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j.f.seubers rug.nl
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Team lead Digital Competence Centre
dr. E. (Edin) Smailhodzic
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e.smailhodzic rug.nl
Function
Assistant Professor
Economic Geography, Mixed Methods / Multimethodology, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Clusters, Geography of Innovation, Business Networks, Institutions
D. (Daniël) Speldekamp, PhD
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Contact
d.speldekamp rug.nl
Function
Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, International Management
P.J. (Philip) Steinberg, Dr
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Contact
p.j.steinberg rug.nl
+31 50 36 36543
Function
Associate Professor
Project management; cross-cultural innovation management
Economics of Innovation, Knowledge commercialization, Network analysis
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m.taheri rug.nl
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Lecturer
V.G. (Karen) Tu
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v.g.tu rug.nl
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Sustainability Transition Studies
Science and Technology Studies
Public participation
Conversation analysis
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roel.van.veen rug.nl
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Asset management, maintenance, strategic aspects of operations and supply chain management, technology management.
dr. J. (Jasper) Veldman
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j.veldman rug.nl
+31 50 36 37490
Function
Associate professor
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