Kyriakos Drivas

Kyriakos Drivas is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Piraeus, which is part of the School of Economics, Business and International Studies. He holds office hours during winter and spring semesters for student consultations.

Education:

• BA in Economics from University of Crete
• MA in Agricultural Economics from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics from University of California-Berkeley

His research focuses on the empirical study of innovation ecosystems, with particular emphasis on:

• Intellectual property rights management and valuation
• Technology transfer mechanisms between academia and industry
• Economic development through innovation policy
• Impact of skilled labor mobility on regional innovation

He employs econometric analysis of patent, trademark, and firm-level data to examine how innovation policies affect economic outcomes.

Drivas maintains an active publication record in top economics and innovation journals. His recent work demonstrates a strong focus on:

• Innovation metrics and measurement methodologies
• Technology commercialization pathways
• Regional innovation systems and knowledge spillovers
• Economic responses to external shocks (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic)

His research consistently bridges theoretical economics with practical policy applications.