Irakli Barbakadze

Irakli Barbakadze is a Researcher at the Department of Political Economy, King's College London, currently working on the ADVODID project examining digital technology's role in political campaigning and advocacy. Previously, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Centre for Business Research (CBR) at the University of Cambridge. He holds a PhD in Management from Henley Business School, University of Reading.

Education:

• PhD in Management, Henley Business School, University of Reading

Research Interests: Barbakadze focuses on corporate strategy and political economy, particularly how firms engage in political activities (e.g., lobbying, political connections) and their impacts on firm performance, economic development, and policy outcomes. His work intersects with digital technology’s influence on political processes and populism.

Grants & Projects: Active involvement in the ADVODID project at King’s College London.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the Department of Political Economy’s research initiatives and the ADVODID project team.