Andreas Pyka

Prof. Dr. Andreas Pyka is a Professor of Innovation Economics at the University of Hohenheim. His research focuses on modern innovation theory, complexity economics, and the bioeconomy, emphasizing sustainability transitions and policy design. He holds a PhD and habilitation from the University of Augsburg, with postdoctoral and visiting professorships at institutions in Grenoble, Vienna, and Bremen before joining Hohenheim in 2009.

Education: Studied economics at the University of Augsburg (PhD), followed by postdoctoral research at INRA/SERD in Grenoble. Visiting professorships included the Austrian Research Centers in Vienna (2004) and a role at the University of Bremen (2006–2009).

Research Interests: Pyka explores the interplay between digital and green transitions, innovation networks, and policy frameworks for sustainable development. His work addresses challenges in bioeconomy, circular economy, and the role of artificial intelligence in stakeholder capitalism models.

Recent Article Trends: Focus on sustainability transitions (e.g., bioeconomy governance, food security post-Paris Agreement), digital transformation in industries (automotive, platforms), and agent-based modeling of innovation diffusion. His contributions bridge theoretical frameworks (e.g., Schumpeterian economics) with policy-relevant analysis.

Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided texts.

Advising & Grants: Supervised numerous dissertations and leads the Department of Innovation Economics, fostering collaborative research with visiting scholars and external doctoral teams. His work emphasizes policy laboratories and systemic interventions in regional innovation systems.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Chair's research activities, including doctoral seminars and interdisciplinary projects on sustainability and innovation systems.