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Eric von Hippel

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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About Eric von Hippel at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Eric von Hippel is an academic professional affiliated with Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Their primary research focus includes Open Source Software Innovations, Digital Platforms and Economics, and Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development. As a highly cited researcher, their work has accumulated over 46,269 citations, reflecting substantial influence across the academic community. Their H-index of 64 further reflects the breadth and sustained impact of their scholarly contributions.

Research Areas

Open Source Software InnovationsDigital Platforms and EconomicsInnovative Approaches in Technology and Social DevelopmentInnovation and Knowledge ManagementInnovation and Socioeconomic Development

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Research Output

Total Citations92,538

Top 5% globally

Publications398

Highly prolific researcher

h-index64

Field leader

i10-index110

Broad impact

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