Geoffrey G. Parker

Geoffrey G. Parker is the Charles E. Hutchinson Professor of Engineering Innovation at Dartmouth College's Thayer School of Engineering and Faculty Director of the Irving Institute for Energy & Society. He holds a BS from Princeton University (1986), MS from MIT (1993), and PhD from MIT (1998). His research focuses on platform economics, digital transformation, and energy policy. Parker co-authored the influential book Platform Revolution, exploring how platforms reshape industries. He advises on antitrust, digital strategy, and innovation, with notable contributions to understanding two-sided markets and network effects.

Key roles include Fellow at MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy and Stanford Digital Economy Lab. Awards include Thinkers50 Digital Thinking Award (2019) and multiple academic recognitions. His courses at Dartmouth cover platform strategy, data analytics, and energy systems. Parker’s work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in tech regulation, B2B platforms, and sustainable energy markets.

Recent research explores generative AI’s impact on platforms, platform mergers, and EV business models. He frequently contributes to policy debates on digital markets, emphasizing the need for adaptive regulatory frameworks. Parker’s interdisciplinary approach combines engineering, economics, and management to solve complex systemic challenges.