Dr. Mette Knudsen

Professor

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Biography

Mette Præst Knudsen is a Professor and Head of the Research Unit at the Centre for Integrative Innovation Management (C*I2M) at the University of Southern Denmark. Her academic journey began with a Ph.D. in Economics from Aalborg University in 1999. With a robust background in innovation management and new product development, she has been influential in integrating market and technological perspectives into innovation processes. Her research primarily focuses on how organizations can foster an innovative climate and succeed in the commercialization of new technologies, including groundbreaking developments in drone technology and green technologies. Knudsen has held several academic positions throughout her career, including part-time professorship at École Polytechnique in Paris, and has been actively involved in various research projects aimed at understanding the dynamics of innovation across industries such as robotics and energy. Her contributions to the field have been recognized through numerous awards, including the Christer Karlsson Paper Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Head Research Unit, Centre for Integrative Innovation Management (C*I2M)

Professor (part time)

2021-09-01 — Present

École Polytechnique • Paris, France

Department of Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

Associate Professor

2003-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Department of Marketing & Management

Assistant Professor

2001-01-01 — 2003-01-01

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Department of Marketing

Assistant Professor

1999-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Aarhus School of Business • Aarhus, Denmark

Department of International Business

Awards

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Christer Karlsson Paper Award

2011-06-07
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Fyens Stiftstidendes Forskningspris

2007-06-01
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John Bessant Paper Award

2011-09-13

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

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