Hari Suman Naik

Hari Suman Naik is a Researcher at the School of Business, Economics and Society, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, affiliated with the Chair of Information Systems I, Innovation and Value Creation under Prof. Dr. Möslein.

He holds a PGDM/MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore with a focus on strategy and product management, and a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.

His research centers on open and user innovation, specializing in the design of innovation toolkits and platforms. He applies this expertise in empirical contexts including 3D printing and Internet of Things ecosystems, with strong emphasis on entrepreneurial implementation. His interdisciplinary background bridges engineering rigor and business strategy, enabling unique approaches to value creation in digital innovation landscapes.