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Karel Müller is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Humanities, Charles University, specializing in the Department of Sociology. His career spans decades of research in science, technology, and innovation studies, with a focus on transitional economies and institutional challenges of modernity.
- Education: PhD in Economic Sciences (1972) from Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences
- Key Research Areas: Science & Technology Systems, Post-Socialist Transformation, Institutional Sociology
Müller’s research explores the intersection of socioeconomic transitions and innovation policy, particularly in post-communist states. His work bridges social and natural sciences, analyzing institutional frameworks and global knowledge governance.
Recent publications highlight his expertise in EU integration challenges, competitiveness metrics, and the role of civil society in scientific development. Collaborations with international scholars (Ch. Freeman, Alex King) and institutions underscore his global influence.
He has contributed to EU projects, served as vice-president of the ISA’s Sociology of Science and Technology section (2000-2005), and participated in scientific boards including the Economic Institute at Hlávka Foundation. His teaching includes courses on Introduction to Sociology, Sociology of Knowledge, and Sociology of Institutions.
