Mohd Shadab Danish is a professor of economics and public policy at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur. Shadab received his PhD in economics from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore. His research interests cover various topics, including the economics of innovation, patent value and incentive, energy and innovation, and innovation in the manufacturing industry. His research can be found in journals such as Energy Economics, Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, and Public Administration and Development. His commentaries are featured in Times of India and The Financial Express.