Huiyan Zhang

Huiyan Zhang
dual_degree_phd

My research inquiry concentrates on the economics of innovation with a focus on firm innovation strategy in an emerging economy. I’m particularly interested in what incentivizes (or impedes) firms to make influential innovation, how do firms strategically transform their (patented) inventions into competitive advantage, as well as the policy and social-welfare implications of firm innovation strategy.

Research topics:innovation strategy patent litigation emerging market
Enrollment year: 2016
Thesis: Essays on economics of innovation
Graduation year: 2023
PT Supervisor: Pedro Oliveira
CMU Supervisor: Lee Branstetter
Current position: Assistant Professor at Tsinghua University, School of Economics and Management