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Bert Sadowski serves as Associate Professor of Economics of Innovation and Technological Change within the Technology, Innovation & Society research group at Eindhoven University of Technology's Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences. His academic career spans over three decades with appointments at Maastricht University, Delft University of Technology, Radboud University Nijmegen, and Victoria University of Wellington. Currently affiliated with both the Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences and EAISI Health, he maintains an active research profile focused on digital transformation and innovation systems.
- MSc in Technology and Innovation Management, University of Sussex (1991)
- PhD from Science and Technology Policy Research Unit (SPRU), University of Sussex (1994)
Sadowski's research explores the economic dimensions of technological change with particular emphasis on digital markets, open data strategies, and the Internet of Things. His work investigates how innovation processes unfold in different economic contexts, with significant attention to China's development trajectory. Current research examines blockchain governance models, the impact of ownership structures on innovation productivity, and the dynamics of technological catch-up during industry transitions. His scholarship bridges theoretical economics with practical policy implications for digital infrastructure and innovation ecosystems.
Analysis of Sadowski's publication record reveals consistent focus on innovation economics with increasing attention to digital technologies since 2015. His work spans multiple methodological approaches including econometric analysis of Chinese manufacturing data, case studies of pharmaceutical companies in China, and computational modeling of technological transitions. Recent publications (2022-2025) show expanding interest in sustainability applications, energy communities, and the governance challenges of emerging technologies like blockchain.
Sadowski actively contributes to academic discourse through service on editorial boards and participation in international research collaborations, particularly with Chinese institutions as evidenced by multiple co-authored papers with researchers from Chinese universities.
His educational activities include teaching courses on Economic Policy in Practice, Infonomics, Governing Innovations, and Green and Digital Transformation. These courses reflect his research interests while addressing contemporary challenges in technology management and policy.
Sadowski leads research within the Technology, Innovation & Society group which investigates the complex interplay between technological development, organizational change, and societal impacts. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers from computer science, engineering, and social sciences to address multifaceted innovation challenges.
