Dr Laura Martinez-Solano
B.Sc, M.Sc, PhD

[email protected]

PARD, Warwick Manufacturing Group,The University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL

+ 44 (0) 2476 575 950

Research interests: Technology Transfer, Innovation, Innovation Networks

Dr Laura Martinez-Solano completed her Ph.D. at the University of Cardiff in 2002, and joined CISC as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Industrial Clustering group at NUI Galway in October. Dr Martinez-Solano had received an M.Sc. in Manufacturing Management from the University of Bradford, and completed a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering at the University of Mexico. Dr Martinez-Solano's Ph.D. thesis examines the contribution of European Foreign Direct Investment to the Mexican economy, with special reference to the issue of technology transfer. A range of issues are raised in this study, including the distinct patterns of transfer relating to 'know how' technologies and 'know why' technologies, and their differential consequences for sustainable economic development. Dr Martinez-Solano's research work experience has included policy analysis relating to economic development strategy at the National Assembly for Wales. Dr Martinez is currently working as Applied Lead Investigator in the Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick.

Research projects:

PRTLI_INDU: "Industry Clustering and Regional Competitive Advantage" (Participant) Details>>

OECDKISA: "Knowledge Intensive Service Activities in Ireland" (Project Leader) Details>>

Publications, presentations etc.:

Journal articles:

Martinez, L., Role and significance of KISA in the innovation of the software industry�, Int. J. Services Technology and Management, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2006

Martinez-Solano, L. "Technology Spilovers between Eu Mncs and Mexico, Steps Towards Local Sustainable Development." Zagreb International Review of Economics & Business, 2002.

Martinez-Solano, L. "The Global Commodity Chain of Mncs in the Irish Software Industry." 2003.

Martinez-Solano, L. "The Technological Activities of Eu Mnes in Mexico." International Studies, 2003, 8(1).

Martinez-Solano, L. and Ryan, P. "FDI Impact on Less Developed Countries: Diverse Lessons from Ireland & Mexico." 2003.

Book chapters:

Martinez, L., Technology spillovers between EU MNCs and Mexico�: Steps Towards Local Sustainable Development, Zagreb International Review of Economics & Business, ISSN 1331-5609, 2002, Croatia.

Martinez, L., Technology spillovers between EU MNCs and Mexico�: Steps Towards Local Sustainable Development, Zagreb International Review of Economics & Business, ISSN 1331-5609, 2002, Croatia.

Reports, monographs, working papers etc:

Martinez, L., Hydrodynamic study about pollution dispersion in lakes (in Mexico)�, financed by the PEMEX, 1994.

Martinez, L., Hydrodynamic study about pollution dispersion in lakes (in Mexico)�, financed by the PEMEX, 1994.

Martinez, L., Knowledge-Intensive Service Activities (KISAs) in the Irish Software Sector�, Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry, Committee for Scientific and Technological Policy, Paris, 2005. Details >>

Martinez, L., Knowledge-Intensive Service Activities (KISAs) in the Irish Software Sector�, Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry, Committee for Scientific and Technological Policy, Paris, 2005. Details >>

Martinez, L., Management techniques to improve the quality of lakes and reservoirs (in Mexico)�, financed by CFE, 1995.

Martinez, L., Study about the hydrodynamic and sedimentation process of the Agua Prieta Lake�, Mexico, financed by PEMEX, 1994.

Martinez-Solano, L. "Knowledge-Intensive Activities (Kisas) in the Ict and Health Care Sectors in Ireland," OECD, Paris, Prague, 2002/2003.

Martinez-Solano, L. Giblin, M. and Walshe, E. "Knowledge -Intensive Service Activities in the Irish Software Industry." 2003.

Martinez-Solano, L., Giblin, M., Walshe, E., 'KISAs in the Irish Software industry: country report for the OECD KISA project 2002-2005' OECD Report, March 2005

Martinez-Solano, L.; Giblin, M. and Walshe, E. "Kisa's Oecd Project Step 3: Irish Software Industry," OECD KISA Meeting. Paris, 2003.

Conference papers/presentations:

Giblin, M., Walshe, E., & Martinez-Solano, L., The role of knowledge intensive business service activities in the innovative capability of the Irish software sector IAM Conference 2004 (September) Oral Conference Presentation National

Martinez-Solano, L. "Es Posible Un Modelo De Desarrollo Para Canarias (Espana) La Atraccion De Inversiones Technologicas," Symposium. Fundacion Universitaria de las Palmas, Gran Canary, 2003.

Martinez-Solano, L. "Multinationals & Local Economic Development: Lessons from Mexico and Ireland," 99th Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers (AAG). New Orleans, 2003.

Martinez-Solano, L. "The Participation of the European Subsidiaries in the Regional Networks of Innovation in Mexico," International Conference 2002 Enterprise Odyssey: Economics & Business in the New Millennium:. University of Zagreb, Zagreb, 2002.

Martinez-Solano, L. 2003e. "Multinationals & Local Economic Development: lessons from Mexico and Ireland." 99th Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers (AAG): New Orleans.

Martinez-Solano, L., Giblin, M., Walshe, E.,"KISAs OECD Project Step 3: Irish Software Industry", Presentation at the OECD KISA meeting, Paris, December 7th - 8th 2003

Ryan, P. and Martinez-Solano, L. "FDI Impact on Emerging Economies and Technology Embeddedness: Contrasting Lessons from Ireland and Mexico," Strategic Management Society Conference. Hong Kong, 2003.