Dr. Dan Breznitz

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Biography

Dan Breznitz is a University Professor at the University of Toronto and holds the Munk Chair in Innovation Studies at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. He has a cross-appointment in the Department of Political Science and serves as Co-Director of the Innovation Policy Lab. Breznitz's research focuses on economic development policy, technological change, and innovation. He is recognized as a global expert in industries driven by rapid innovation and the policies that govern them. He co-founded and co-directs the CIFAR program on Innovation, Equity, and Future Prosperity, advising corporations, governments, and international organizations on science and technology policy. Before joining the University of Toronto, he spent eight years at the Georgia Institute of Technology, contributing significantly to policy discussions and academic literature. His works include 'Innovation State' and 'Innovation Real Places', which received acclaim in various media outlets and won prestigious awards. Breznitz's efforts aim to address the challenges of globalization and economic restructuring, with a focus on inclusive growth and innovation.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Innovation Policy Lab • Toronto, Canada

Co-Director of the Innovation Policy Lab, focusing on innovation equity and future prosperity.

University Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Canada

Elected University Professor, specializing in Innovation Studies.

Professor

2007-09-01 — 2015-08-31

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, Georgia

Served as a professor across multiple colleges including Business and International Affairs.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology