Muhammad Salar Khan
Don E. Kash Postdoctoral Fellow in Sci & Tech Policy
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Muhammad Salar Khan
Don E. Kash Postdoctoral Fellow in Sci & Tech Policy
Schar School of Policy and Government
Van Metre Hall, Room 650, 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201, US
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I am a Postdoctoral Fellow in Science and Technology Policy at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University. I recently completed PhD in Public Policy from Schar School. My PhD dissertation analyzes the link between innovation and economic development in a comparative context. Using a mixed methods approach, the analysis integrates insights from various fields: science and innovation studies, development economics, strategic management, and public policy.
My job market paper, Absorptive capacities and economic growth in low- and middle-income countries, is available here. The article focuses on strengthening innovation systems in developing countries and building local “absorptive capacity” that may help such countries bridge the gap with rich countries.
Beyond the research emanating from my dissertation, I focus on issues at the crossroads of policy, ethics, and innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), with an emphasis on enhancing the technology's explainability and comprehending its impact on economic and labor market outcomes, all aiming to promote the safe adoption of AI technology. I also analyze issues on agricultural and energy innovation. While employing policy analysis, policy process, and economic theory, all of my research interests intersect the spheres of economics, science, and policy. My research demonstrates my deep passion for increasing equity in innovation and innovation research, democratizing the benefits of technologies, elucidating decision-making processes of AI and emerging technologies, and working towards a just energy transition.
In addition to teaching and graduate research assistant positions in graduate schools and my vibrant postdoctoral experience, I have worked with several organizations, including the British Council, the Parliament of Pakistan, and the World Bank.
On this website, you'll find information about my published work, teaching, projects, and media engagement. My full CV is here. I am open to collaborations and welcome contacts from academics, students, and policy practitioners. My Twitter handle is @salarppolicy.
I am a Postdoctoral Fellow in Science and Technology Policy at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University. I recently completed PhD in Public Policy from Schar School. My PhD dissertation analyzes the link between innovation and economic development in a comparative context. Using a mixed methods approach, the analysis integrates insights from various fields: science and innovation studies, development economics, strategic management, and public policy.
My job market paper, Absorptive capacities and economic growth in low- and middle-income countries, is available here. The article focuses on strengthening innovation systems in developing countries and building local “absorptive capacity” that may help such countries bridge the gap with rich countries.
Beyond the research emanating from my dissertation, I focus on issues at the crossroads of policy, ethics, and innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), with an emphasis on enhancing the technology's explainability and comprehending its impact on economic and labor market outcomes, all aiming to promote the safe adoption of AI technology. I also analyze issues on agricultural and energy innovation. While employing policy analysis, policy process, and economic theory, all of my research interests intersect the spheres of economics, science, and policy. My research demonstrates my deep passion for increasing equity in innovation and innovation research, democratizing the benefits of technologies, elucidating decision-making processes of AI and emerging technologies, and working towards a just energy transition.
In addition to teaching and graduate research assistant positions in graduate schools and my vibrant postdoctoral experience, I have worked with several organizations, including the British Council, the Parliament of Pakistan, and the World Bank.
On this website, you'll find information about my published work, teaching, projects, and media engagement. My full CV is here. I am open to collaborations and welcome contacts from academics, students, and policy practitioners. My Twitter handle is @salarppolicy.
