Elisabeth Mueller

Elisabeth Mueller is a Full Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at IÉSEG School of Management (France), with affiliations at institutions including Leibniz-Centre for European Economic Research (Germany) and Technical University of Munich. Her research focuses on venture team dynamics, digital innovation, and intellectual property management, with emphasis on China's technological advancements. Over 25 years, she has held professorships at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, German Graduate School of Management and Law, and Swinburne University of Technology (Australia).

Education includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the London School of Economics (2004), Master's (2000), and a Diplom in Economics from the University of Mannheim (1999). She has received awards such as the Young Economist Award (2005) and Strategic Management Society Video Abstract Award (2020).

Her research trends reveal focus on founder dynamics in new ventures, cross-country patent quality analysis, and the interplay between ownership structures and venture performance. Key themes include venture team composition, IP strategy, and innovation ecosystems.

Teaching spans innovation management across bachelor, master, and MBA programs. She has advised on entrepreneurial teams and R&D collaborations without explicit mention of grants, but her work frequently addresses financing challenges in innovative firms.