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Dr. Bettina Becker is an Associate Professor in Strategy & Innovation at Durham University Business School, specializing in innovation policy, environmental innovation, and the economics of innovation. She holds a PhD from Birkbeck College, University of London, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and a bachelor's from the University of Bonn with studies at the University of Cambridge. Previously, she worked as a Senior Researcher at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research in London.
- Affiliations: Member of the International Panel of Experts for the Flemish government, UKRI expert workshop participant, and academic advisor to The Behavioural Insights Team.
- Research Focus: Innovation policy effectiveness, green innovation strategies, and the impact of public R&D funding on firm performance. She employs micro-econometric methods to translate technical findings into policy-relevant insights.
Her work has influenced policy institutions like the OECD, World Bank, and European Commission. Key publications include analyses of innovation spillovers in the UK and eco-innovation strategies among Spanish firms. She teaches Innovation Management and Business Economics, emphasizing responsible innovation and sustainability.
- Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
- Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students researching innovation and policy. Engaged in evaluations of innovation support programs for governments and international bodies.
Bettina collaborates in interdisciplinary research teams and has advised on projects such as the evaluation of the Flemish Policy Research Centre. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in policy and industry.
