Abdurazzakov Odiljon Sobirovich

Dr. Odiljon S. Abdurazzakov is an academic and innovation policy expert specializing in entrepreneurship, strategic management, and technology transfer. His professional journey spans universities, government agencies, and international institutions across Europe, the United States, and Central Asia. He has contributed to developing entrepreneurial ecosystems, designing innovation-driven curricula, and strengthening university–industry collaboration.

Ph.D. in Innovation & Technology Transfer, University of Economics (Azerbaijan) / Harvard Business School (USA)

Thesis: Assessing the Impact of Technology Transfer Mechanisms in Stimulating Innovative Entrepreneurship

Visiting Ph.D. Fellow (Carnegie Research Fellow), Entrepreneurship Unit, Harvard Business School (USA)

Master’s in Management Practice (MBA), Colorado State University (USA)

Bachelor’s in Business Administration (BBA), Colorado State University (USA)

Professorship of Entrepreneurship & Strategic Management, Cologne Business School (Germany)

Developed interdisciplinary courses on design thinking, creativity, and new venture creation; established collaborations with the Cologne innovation ecosystem.

Deputy Department Head & Consultant on National Innovation Policy, Ministry of Innovative Development of Uzbekistan

Advised on creating a globally competitive technology entrepreneurship ecosystem; supported universities in establishing accelerators and technology transfer systems; contributed to the development of national innovation strategy and venture financing legislation.

Visiting DAAD Scholar, University of Siegen (Germany)

Conducted research on innovation policy and startup financing; collaborated with European and Silicon Valley accelerators; taught innovation-related graduate courses.

Lecturer of Innovation & New Business Venture Creation, Maastricht School of Management (Netherlands) / ADA University (Azerbaijan)

Delivered executive-level lectures on entrepreneurship and equity finance; mentored entrepreneurs and investors.

Founding Director, Center for Entrepreneurship Development, Baku Engineering University (Azerbaijan)

Led research on innovation and entrepreneurship; trained students and startups; guided teams that became national champions in Enactus and business case competitions.

Business Direct Sales Department, T-Mobile USA / Center Partners (US)

Served corporate clients and implemented performance-driven business development strategies.

Statistical Analyst, Office of Research and Analysis, Colorado Department of Revenue (US)

Produced economic analyses and fiscal impact reports for state and local governments.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Professional MBA Program, Colorado State University (US)

Supported MBA faculty in research and strategic program development.

Senior Economist, State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Competition

Conducted market competition research and policy analysis to promote entrepreneurship.

DAAD Post-Doctoral Research Grant (University of Siegen, 2017–2018)

Carnegie Research Fellowship (Harvard Business School, 2015–2016)

Corporate Research Grants (Montek 2016, Universal 2013, AzMDF 2012)

Graduate Assistantship (MBA Program, Colorado State University)

Presidential Scholarship of Uzbekistan for Undergraduate Study in the USA

The Impact of Technology Transfer on Innovation, Polish Journal of Management Studies, 2020 (21 [2])

Supervisor Incivility and Employee Voice, Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 2022 (43 [3])

Paternalistic Leadership Styles and Employee Voice, Sustainability, 2022 (14)

When Does Abusive Supervision Foster Ineffectual Silence?, Sustainability, 2021 (14 [1])

Stimulating Innovative Entrepreneurship in Azerbaijan, European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Jyvaskyla University, 2016