Sergio Pelaez

Sergio Pelaez is a Research Fellow at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and a Ph.D. student at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology. His work focuses on science, technology, and innovation policy, with expertise in causal inference methods and AI-driven text analysis.

• Education
  • Ph.D. in Public Policy (2025), Georgia Institute of Technology
  • MA in Economics of Public Policy (2018), Universidad del Rosario
  • BA in Economics (2015), Universidad Autonoma de Manizales
  • BA in Business Administration (2015), Universidad Autonoma de Manizales

His research spans Artificial Intelligence, Business Innovation, Patent Analysis, and Economic Implications of Emerging Technologies, often combining machine learning with policy evaluation. Recent publications highlight his work on AI patent value expressions, innovation-export dynamics in KIBS firms, and cartel enforcement impacts on market competition.

Scientific contributions include developing novel frameworks for AI-driven text analysis and exploring the fiscal policy interplay with innovation. His awards include the Outstanding PhD Student Award from Georgia Tech. Current collaborations involve Georgia Tech projects on AI, nanotechnology, and autonomous vehicle policy networks.