Jens Friedmann

Jens Friedmann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. His work bridges the domains of corporate strategy, innovation management, and international business, with a strong empirical focus on knowledge dynamics in strategic alliances and corporate transactions.

Education:

• PhD in Business Administration and Management, Bocconi University
• MSc in International Management, ESADE Business School
• CEMS MIM, National University of Singapore and ESADE Business School

His research centers on how firms learn from and protect knowledge in international alliances, acquisitions, and divestitures. Drawing from organizational learning and knowledge management theories, he investigates mechanisms such as absorptive capacity, vicarious learning, and transfer learning. His methodological approach relies heavily on archival data and advanced quantitative techniques, including patent data analysis, propensity-score matching, and sequence analysis.

The available publication demonstrates a strong trend in analyzing knowledge spillovers and strategic vulnerability in inter-firm collaborations, particularly in global value chains. This aligns with his broader interest in the balance between knowledge sharing and protection in international strategic partnerships.

Scientific Awards:

There is no information available regarding student advising or research grants. However, his research output and methodological rigor suggest active engagement in scholarly projects and potential future grant involvement.

While no specific lab or research team is mentioned, his work appears to be conducted within the intellectual environment of the Rotterdam School of Management, particularly in collaboration with scholars in strategic management and international business, as evidenced by co-authorship on recent work.