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Prof. Dr. Andreas Pyka is a Professor of Innovation Economics at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany, where he has held the chair since 2009. Previously, he served as a Professor of Economic Theory at the University of Bremen (2006–2009) and held visiting positions at the Austrian Research Centers and the French National Institute for Agricultural Research. He specializes in Modern Innovation Theory, Complexity Economics, and the bioeconomy, focusing on structural change, sustainability transitions, and policy implications.
His research emphasizes the interplay between innovation, structural economic transformation, and sustainability goals. He has contributed significantly to understanding the dynamics of innovation networks, R&D policies, and the digital-green transition. Notable work includes studies on the bioeconomy’s role in achieving sustainable development goals and agent-based modeling of policy interventions in complex systems.
Educational Background: PhD and habilitation in Economics from the University of Augsburg. His academic career spans postdoctoral research in France, guest professorships in Austria, and international collaborations across Europe and Asia. He leads research on topics such as green chemistry, stakeholder capitalism models, and crisis-driven innovation during the pandemic.
Grants and advising: Extensive involvement in EU-funded projects (e.g., SKIN model development), regional innovation systems, and policy design. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy simulations to address global challenges like climate change and technological disruption.
Labs/Teams: Coordinates interdisciplinary teams at the University of Hohenheim’s innovation economics group, focusing on agent-based simulation tools and sustainability policy analysis.
