Bastian Rake

Dr. Bastian Rake is an Assistant Professor in the School of Business at Maynooth University, Ireland. His academic background includes a PhD from Friedrich Schiller University of Jena (Germany), where he was part of the DFG Graduate College on 'The Economics of Innovative Change.' Previously, he held a Professorship at the University of Passau's Chair of Organisation, Technology Management, and Entrepreneurship.

His research focuses on collaboration networks, innovation dynamics in knowledge-intensive industries (e.g., biopharmaceuticals), and the internationalization of science and R&D. Key interests include repurposing strategies in drug development, the impact of clinical trial regulations, and the role of geographic factors in scientific collaboration.

Dr. Rake has published extensively in journals like Research Policy, Drug Discovery Today, and Journal of Evolutionary Economics, addressing topics such as global research team dynamics, university-industry partnerships, and crisis-driven innovation. He serves on editorial boards, including PLoS ONE, and holds roles in professional associations like the International Joseph A. Schumpeter Society.

Notable honors include multiple 'Best Reviewer' and 'Outstanding Reviewer' awards from the Academy of Management divisions. His work bridges strategic management, innovation economics, and global health policy, emphasizing practical insights for managing collaborative innovation ecosystems.