Regular biography
Paola Criscuolo is a Professor of Innovation Management at Imperial College London, affiliated with the Business School (BUS). Her research focuses on innovation management, though specific research areas are not detailed in the provided information. She is associated with the institution through her academic title and departmental affiliation. Her profile page provides further details about her work and contributions, though the exact content is not accessible due to technical limitations.
Scholar-generated biography
Paola Criscuolo's research focuses on innovation, with an emphasis on understanding the dynamics of innovation processes within organizations and across national innovation systems. Her work explores topics such as open innovation, absorptive capacity, and the role of patent citations in evaluating technological progress. She investigates how firms and individuals navigate challenges in R&D, including the impact of external engagement, knowledge sharing, and the management of unsolicited ideas. Her studies also examine the influence of home and host country innovation systems on R&D internationalization and the role of gatekeepers in facilitating knowledge absorption. Criscuolo's research provides insights into the mechanisms that drive innovation performance and the strategic implications of open innovation practices.