Dieter F. Kogler

Assoc. Professor Dieter F. Kogler is a leading scholar in Economic Geography at University College Dublin, directing the Spatial Dynamics Lab. His research focuses on evolutionary economic geography, knowledge production systems, and science-technology linkages, with significant contributions to understanding regional innovation ecosystems and smart specialization strategies.

• University College Dublin (2017-present)
• University of Toronto (2004-2010, academic roles)

His work spans regional knowledge spaces, technological diversification, and policy evaluation tools. Recent projects include the Science-Technology Space (SciTechSpace) initiative and ERC-funded TechEvo research on technology evolution in regional economies.

Key article themes reveal urban innovation dynamics, green technology diffusion, and interdisciplinary knowledge recombination. Collaborative networks and spatial analysis methods underpin his empirical approaches.

• ERC Starter Grant (2016)
• SFI Science Policy Research Programme (2018-2022)
• Regional Studies Association Early Career Grant (2013)
• Enterprise Ireland ERC Preparation Support (2014)

As Editor of Regional Studies, co-editor of the Economic Geography book series (Springer), and organizer of major international conferences (RSA 2017, GCEG 2022), he actively shapes academic discourse. His technical expertise spans patent citation analysis, spatial econometrics, and knowledge flow mapping.