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[28] He, W., D. Prud'homme, N. Han and K.G. Huang* (2025). Inventor Rewards, Specialization, and Innovation Performance. Forthcoming, Journal of Management. (*Corresponding author)

[27] Fan, X. and K.G. Huang* (2025). Gold or Green Fingers? Government Involvement in Venture Capital Investments and Target Firms' Green Innovations. Forthcoming, Research Policy. (*Corresponding author. Authors listed alphabetically and contributed equally)

[26] Huang, K.G., Y. Su, J. Chen and Y. Kajikawa (2025). Shaping the Future through Developing and Managing Breakthrough Innovations: A New Conceptual Framework. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 214: 124039.

[25] Huang, K.G.*, M.X. Li, C.H. Shen and Y. Wang (2024). Escaping the Patent Trolls: The Impact of Non-Practicing Entity Litigation on Firm Innovation Strategies. Strategic Management Journal, 45(10): 1954-1987. (Also see supporting/supplementary information and watch video abstract) (*Corresponding author)

[24] Huang, K.G.*, N. Jia and Y. Ge (2024). Forced to Innovate? Consequences of United States' Anti-Dumping Sanctions on Innovations of Chinese Exporters. Research Policy, 53(1): 104899. (*Corresponding author)

[23] Ding, J., A. Wang, K.G. Huang*, Q. Zhang and S. Yang (2024). Improving Large-scale Classification in Technology Management: Making Full Use of Label Information for Professional Technical Documents. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 71: 15188-15208. (*Corresponding author)

[22] Ang, Y.Y., N. Jia, B. Yang and K.G. Huang (2024). China's Low-Productivity Innovation Drive: Evidence from Patents. Comparative Political Studies, 57(12): 2011-2045. (Also see supplemental material)

[21] Huang, K.G.*, R. Jing, J. Xia, C.M. Zhang, W. Zhong and D. Zhu (2024). Coevolution of SOEs and the Chinese Economy: The Roles of SOE Heterogeneity from the Institutional, Strategic, and Organizational Perspectives. Management and Organization Review, 20(5): 704-715. (*Corresponding author)

[20] Miric, M., N. Jia and K.G. Huang (2023). Using Supervised Machine Learning for Large-scale Classification in Management Research: The Case for Identifying Artificial Intelligence Patents. Strategic Management Journal, 44(2): 491-519. (Also see supporting/supplementary information)

[19] Wan, G., H. Wang, X. Geng and K.G. Huang (2023). Natural Disasters and Corporate Philanthropy: A Double Movement Perspective. Management and Organization Review, 19(1): 98-137.

[18] Jain, A. and K.G. Huang* (2022). Learning from the Past: How Prior Experience Impacts the Value of Innovation after Scientist Relocation. Journal of Management, 48(3): 571-604. (*Authors contributed equally)

[17] Huang, K.G., C. Huang, H. Shen and H. Mao (2021). Assessing the Value of China's Patented Inventions. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 170: 120868.

[16] Huang, K.G.* and J.T. Li (2019). Adopting Knowledge from Reverse Innovations? Transnational Patents and Signaling from an Emerging Economy. Journal of International Business Studies, 50(7): 1078-1102. (*Corresponding author)

[15] Chua, R.Y.J., K.G. Huang* and M. Jin (2019). Mapping Cultural Tightness and its Links to Innovation, Urbanization, and Happiness across 31 Provinces in China. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA (PNAS), 116(14): 6720-6725. (*Corresponding author. Authorship listed alphabetically; authors contributed equally)

[14] Jia, N., K.G. Huang* and C.M. Zhang (2019). Public Governance, Corporate Governance and Firm Innovation: An Examination of State-owned Enterprises. Academy of Management Journal, 62(1): 220-247. (*Corresponding author)

[13] Wright, M., V. Tartari, K.G. Huang, F. Di Lorenzo and J. Bercovitz* (2018). Knowledge Worker Mobility in Context: Pushing the Boundaries of Theory and Methods. Journal of Management Studies, 55(1): 1-26. (*Authorship listed in reverse alphabetical order; authors contributed equally)

[12] Huang, K.G., X. Geng and H. Wang (2017). Institutional Regime Shift in Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Strategies of Firms in China. Organization Science, 28(2): 355-377.

[11] Huang, K.G. (2017). Uncertain Intellectual Property Conditions and Knowledge Appropriation Strategies: Evidence from the Genomics Industry. Industrial and Corporate Change, 26(1): 41-71.

[10] Huang, K.G. and G. Ertug (2014). Mobility, Retention and Productivity of Genomics Scientists in the U.S. Nature Biotechnology, 32(9): 953-958.

[9] Huang, K.G. (2010). China’s Innovation Landscape. Science, 329(5992): 632-633. (Also see Supporting Online Material)

[8] Huang, K.G. and F.E. Murray (2010). Entrepreneurial Experiments in Science Policy: Analyzing the Human Genome Project. Research Policy, 39(5): 567-582. (Lead Article)

[7] Huang, K.G. and F.E. Murray (2009). Does Patent Strategy Shape the Long-run Supply of Public Knowledge? Evidence from Human Genetics. Academy of Management Journal, 52(6): 1193-1221.

[6] Gabel, D.J. and K.G. Huang* (2008). Promoting Innovation and the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Services to Businesses. Contemporary Economic Policy, 26(2): 229-247. (*Authorship listed alphabetically)

[5] Huang, K.G., M.-X. Li, C.H. Shen and Y. Wang (2022). Escaping the Patent Trolls: Impact of Non-Practicing Entity Litigation on Firm Innovation Strategies. In Sonia Taneja (Ed.), Academy of Management Best Paper Proceedings.

[4] Jain, A. and K.G. Huang* (2016). How Scientist Experience Shapes Coordination and Innovation Value after Relocation. In John Humphreys (Ed.), Academy of Management Best Paper Proceedings. (*Authors contributed equally)

[3] Jia, N., K.G. Huang* and C.M. Zhang (2015). Agency Incentives and Firm Innovation: Patenting Behavior of State-owned Firms in China. In John Humphreys (Ed.), Academy of Management Best Paper Proceedings. (*Corresponding author)

[2] Huang, K.G. (2009). Knowledge Production in Innovative Firms under Uncertain Intellectual Property Conditions. In George T. Solomon (Ed.), Academy of Management Best Paper Proceedings.

[1] Huang, K.G. and F.E. Murray (2008). Golden Helix or Tangled Web? How Gene Patent Landscape Impacts Knowledge Use and Follow-on Innovation. In George T. Solomon (Ed.), Academy of Management Best Paper Proceedings.

MANAGERIAL ARTICLES AND BOOK CHAPTERS

[7] Huang, K.G. (2012). Patenting and Innovation Strategies in China. Ivey Business Journal, July/August.

[6] Ding, J. and K.G. Huang* (2025). Generative Artificial Intelligence for Advancing Knowledge-based Technological Innovation and Strategy: The "Fruit Tree" Model. In F.A. Csaszar, N. Jia (Eds.), Handbook on Artificial Intelligence and Strategy, Chapter 9, Edward Elgar Publishing, U.K. (*Corresponding author)

[5] Huang, K.G. (2022). Regional Innovative Intensity in an Emerging Economy: Analyzing China's Provincial Regions. In T. Daim, M. Dabic, Y.-S. Su (Eds.), The Routledge Companion to Technology Management, Chapter 17, Pages 267-287, Routledge.

[4] Geng, X. and K.G. Huang* (2017). Informal Institutions and Geography of Innovation: An Integrative Perspective. In S.E. Little, F.M. Go, T.S. Poon (Eds.), Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Experiences from East and West, Chapter 4, Palgrave Macmillan. (*Authorship listed alphabetically)

[3] Racherla, U., Huang, K.G. and K.C. Liu (2016). Introduction: China and India as Contrast Pair in Innovation and IP. In K.C. Liu, U. Racherla (Eds.), Innovation and IPRs in China and India: Myths, Realities and Opportunities, Chapter 1, Pages 3-24, Springer.

[2] Huang, K.G. and F.E. Murray (2016). Does Patent Strategy Shape the Long-run Supply of Public Knowledge. In K.C. Liu, U. Racherla (Eds.), Innovation and IPRs in China and India: Myths, Realities and Opportunities, Chapter 4, Pages 75-117, Springer.

[1] Huang, K.G. (2011). The Conflicting Norms of Science in the Institutionalization of Scientific Knowledge. In T. Menkhoff, H. Evers, Y.W. Chay, E.F. Pang (Eds.), Beyond the Knowledge Trap: Developing Asia's Knowledge-based Economies, Chapter 6, Pages 165-179, World Scientific.

ARTICLES IN NEWS AND MEDIA (SELECTED)

[6] Huang, K.G. (2021). Gojek, Southeast Asia's Next Potential Superapp, Makes a Bold Play in Singapore. Channel NewsAsia, December 13.

[5] Huang, K.G. (2020). Artificial Intelligence and Automation Would Actually Benefit Singapore. Channel NewsAsia, July 14.

[4] Huang, K.G. (2020). An Innovative China Has Overtaken the U.S. in Patent Numbers? ThinkChina & Lianhe Zaobao, April 6.

[3] Huang, K.G. (2012). Knowledge as a Driver of Growth and Development in Asia. (A review of the book and my article in "Beyond the Knowledge Trap: Developing Asia's Knowledge-based Economies.") Knowledge@SMU, April 22.

[2] Huang, K.G. (2010). Both Benefits and Drawbacks in the Filing of Patents. Business Times, July 21.

[1] Huang, K.G. (2008). Gene Patenting in the Life Sciences Industry: Boon or Bane? The Economist Intelligence Unit (The Economist) (in their Executive Briefing Series published in partnership with Harvard Business School Publishing), May 6.