Pedro de Faria

Professor Pedro de Faria is a Professor of Innovation Management at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business, where he chairs the Department of Innovation Management and Strategy. His academic journey includes roles as Chair since 2021, Full Professor since 2020, and prior positions from Assistant to Associate Professor. He holds a PhD in Engineering and Industrial Management from Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon) and has extensive international experience, including visiting scholar roles in Germany.

Research interests focus on Innovation Management, Cooperation for Innovation, Knowledge Protection Strategies, Innovation and Internationalization, and Strategic Human Capital. His work bridges theoretical and applied perspectives, addressing challenges such as open innovation barriers, MNC subsidiary performance, and the impact of public R&D grants.

Publications span Research Policy, Journal of Management, and Journal of International Business Studies, emphasizing innovation ecosystems, knowledge management, and global strategy. Recent work explores AI in open innovation, the legacy of authoritarian regimes on new ventures, and the role of strategic human capital in exporting.

He has secured significant grants, including a Trans-Atlantic Platform project on Social Innovation (€250,000) and a Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos grant on Portugal's economic paradigm shift (€5,000). Awards include the 2019 Best-Paper-Award for Innovation Management and multiple finalist recognitions.

Teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in innovation strategy, cooperation for innovation, and strategic management. His service includes editorial roles at Industry and Innovation, organizing conferences, and membership in professional bodies like the Academy of Management and Strategic Management Society.