Erika is a Professor of Economics and is currently the Chair holder of the DSI/NRF Trilateral Research Chair in Transformative Innovation, the 4IR & Sustainable Development, based at the College of Business and Economics (University of Johannesburg). Her research unit at the University of Johannesburg is formed by a dynamic team of national and international researchers that engages in cutting-edge research; builds the capacity of younger scholars to help develop the next generation of African thinkers leading transformative change; and engages with policy makers. Trained as an Economist, she holds a Masters in Science and Technology Policy from the Science and Policy Research Unit (University of Sussex) and a doctorate in Development Studies from the University of Oxford.
Her work focuses on alternative development paths for African economies. She specialises in the analysis of innovation systems in connection to equitable development and inclusive development.
