Dr. Usha Nair Reichert

Biography

Usha Nair-Reichert is an Associate Professor in the School of Economics at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she has been a faculty member since 1995. Her research interests include innovation ecosystems, firm strategies related to innovation, globalization research and development, trade, foreign direct investment, and technology licensing and acquisition. She also focuses on the impact of environmental regulations on firm strategy and innovation, as well as partnerships and policy collaborations for economic development, particularly in education, infrastructure, and health care. Dr. Nair-Reichert has been involved in numerous funded projects concerning supply chains, innovation, and efficiency gains across various sectors, including the pulp and paper industry, biotechnology, telecommunications, and energy. Her publications have appeared in respected peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of International Economics and the Review of Economics and Statistics. She is an active member of several professional associations and has served on advisory boards. Dr. Nair-Reichert holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University, specializing in international trade and econometrics.

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