Michael Dowling

Michael Dowling is a Professor and Chair Holder at the Institute of Business Administration within the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Regensburg, Germany. His research focuses on strategic management, innovation ecosystems, and technology commercialization, with specialized expertise in telecommunications industry dynamics and international cooperative relationships.

His primary research domains include:

• Strategic Management: Analyzing competitive dynamics, privatization outcomes, and governance structures
• Innovation & Technology: Studying convergence trends, R&D strategies, and market entry barriers
• Telecommunications: Examining regulatory impacts, service innovation, and global value chains
• Cooperative Networks: Investigating 'coopetition' models, alliance governance, and buyer-seller relationships

Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on technology-driven market transformation from 1991-1998, particularly exploring:

• Telecommunications deregulation impacts
• New venture growth through strategic alliances
• Cross-national technology diffusion patterns
• Cooperative-competitive relationship management