Julia Mazzei

Julia Mazzei is a post-doctoral researcher at the Institute of Economics of Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, where she also earned her PhD in Economics in 2023. She has held visiting researcher positions at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation & Competition and Eindhoven University of Technology in 2022.

Her academic background includes:

• PhD in Economics, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, 2023

Dr. Mazzei specializes in empirical analysis of innovation economics and intellectual property policy, utilizing novel data sources to examine patent systems, green innovation in automotive sectors, and digital piracy impacts. Her methodological approach emphasizes cutting-edge empirical techniques to assess how intellectual property frameworks influence technological advancement and policy outcomes.

Her publication record reveals consistent focus on patent quality, technology entry barriers, and sustainable innovation, demonstrating interdisciplinary connections between law, economics, and environmental policy through rigorous empirical frameworks.

Major recognitions include:

• Industry and Innovation 2023 Best Paper Award for research on automotive sector innovation
• Premio Colombaria 2024 for outstanding social sciences PhD thesis
• Premi-innova Best Paper Award at WIPE PhD workshop

As a post-doctoral researcher, she has no documented advisees or major grants. Her current work continues to investigate intellectual property systems' role in shaping innovation trajectories through empirical analysis of patent data and policy interventions.