Andrea Morrison

Dr. Andrea Morrison is an Associate Professor in Economic Geography at Utrecht University's Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning. Her research focuses on evolutionary economic geography, innovation systems, and migration's impact on regional development. She has held visiting researcher positions and delivered keynote lectures at institutions like MIT and Sciences Po. Key areas include knowledge networks, STEM migration, and the geography of science and innovation.

Her work explores how regional innovation systems evolve through historical case studies (e.g., Italian motorcycle industry) and contemporary challenges like global talent flows. Awards include the Marie Curie Fellowship (2020) and DRUID's Best Paper Award (2019). Recent publications analyze EU unemployment dynamics and U.S. job geography through relatedness frameworks.

• Research Themes: Institutions for Open Societies (IOS), Migration and Societal Change
• Awards: Marie Curie Fellowship, NWO-Vidi Award, MeRSA Grant
• Activities: OECD Conference speaker, European Week of Regions and Cities panelist, guest editor for Industry and Innovation

Her work bridges historical industrial evolution with modern migration patterns, emphasizing policy-relevant insights for regional innovation and global talent strategies.