Alfonso Avila-Robinson

Alfonso Avila-Robinson is a Professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey's Business School (Campus Santa Fe), specializing in Innovation and Technology Management. His global research experience spans Fraunhofer Institute, RWTH Aachen, Tokyo Tech, and Kyoto University, with expertise in emerging technologies like regenerative medicine and data science.

His research focuses on technology intelligence, innovation forecasting, and interdisciplinary R&D, particularly in life sciences. He examines how convergent discoveries translate into disease-curing ventures, leveraging practical experience in Japan's regenerative medicine ecosystem. His work bridges management theory with cutting-edge biotechnologies like stem cells and cancer immunotherapies.

His recent publications reveal strong trends in medical device innovation systems (2024), stem cell applications (2022), and quantitative analysis of innovation knowledge bases (2021-2022), consistently published in top journals like Technovation and Scientometrics.

• Awards & Recognition:
• MEXT Doctoral Scholarship (Japan, 2008)
• CONACYT Master's Scholarship (Mexico, 2002)
• UDEM Academic Scholarship (1995)
• Mexican Researcher Certification Level 1

As a dedicated educator, he teaches Doctoral Research courses and Innovation in Business Models. His advisory work focuses on doctoral candidates in technology management, while his grants likely support his international research collaborations in Japan and Germany. His work actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals for Industry/Innovation and Quality Education.