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Susan K. Cohen serves as Associate Professor of Organizations and Entrepreneurship at the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business, where her research investigates how firms achieve innovation success through organizational capabilities, social networks, alliance structures, and ecosystem strategies. Her work integrates resource-based theory, social network analysis, and complex contagion frameworks to advance knowledge in innovation commercialization.
Her academic credentials include a PhD in Strategic Management from the University of Minnesota (1998) and a BS in Management Information Systems from Clarkson University (1986).
Professor Cohen's research spans innovation dynamics, entrepreneurial ecosystems, knowledge management, and strategic alliance formation. She examines firm-specific language in life science business model transformation and analyzes how regional entrepreneurial ecosystems influence new venture resource acquisition strategies. Her current work emphasizes practical applications for improving innovation outcomes in complex technological environments.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on innovation barriers and enablers across industries including biotechnology, machine tools, and wireless communications. Her work demonstrates evolving emphasis on ecosystem-level factors and cross-sector collaboration, with increasing attention to assistive technology translation and regional economic development.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Distinguished Reviewer Award, Academy of Management Discoveries (2018)
She has secured over $4.5 million in research funding through grants from NSF, NIDILRR, PPG Foundation, and University of Pittsburgh initiatives. Key projects include IMPACT Grant on community development ($4.5M), Pitt Seed Grants for entrepreneurial ecosystem diversity ($48,972), pharmaceutical R&D productivity studies ($7,000), and global innovation conferences sponsored by Bayer/Alcoa/PPG. Her editorial leadership includes Associate Editorship at Academy of Management Discoveries and TIM Division Program Chair-Elect role at the Academy of Management.
Professor Cohen directs experiential learning initiatives including Commercializing New Technologies and Leading Organizations to Innovate courses, while co-organizing industry-academic partnerships like the Global Collaboration for Technological Innovation conference series.
