Dr. Hakan Özalp

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hakan Özalp is an Associate Professor in Strategy and Innovation at the Amsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Bocconi University, and has a background in Management Engineering from Istanbul Technical University. Özalp's previous appointments include postdoctoral positions at VU Amsterdam and Leeds University Business School, as well as a research position at LMU Munich. His research primarily focuses on the antecedents and impacts of industrial technological change, specifically within platform ecosystems and the strategic implications for firms operating in the video game industry and big tech sectors. He employs a range of methodological approaches including econometrics and machine learning to explore the dynamics of innovation-based competition and to address theoretical gaps related to technological shifts in platform-based ecosystems. In addition to his research, Özalp has taught a variety of courses centered on innovation, strategy, and research methods. He has received multiple awards from the Academy of Management and the Technology Innovation Management Division.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2025-11-01 — Present

Amsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Teaching and conducting research in strategy and innovation.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

VU Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Conducted research in innovation and strategy.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Leeds University Business School • Leeds

Focused on technological changes in business.

Researcher

— Present

LMU Munich • Munich

Engaged in research related to platform ecosystems.

Awards

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Academy of Management Award

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Technology Innovation Management Award

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European International Business Academy Award

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.