Role at BRELA
Yanis is a research associate and economic consultant in the field of technology standards and innovation. He pursued his Ph.D. at the TUM School of Management, Chair of Management Accounting.

Academic & Research Background
His research investigates the intersection of management accounting, standardization, and intellectual property, with a particular focus on the valuation and licensing of standard-essential patents (SEPs) on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms.

Expertise in SEP & FRAND
Since 2019, Yanis has conducted extensive research on technology standards and SEPs, licensing strategies, FRAND valuation, and the economics of patents as key areas of expertise. His academic work contributes to ongoing debates on the transparency and efficiency of SEP licensing markets.

Academic Teaching and Applied Research Experience
Yanis also lectures on a broad range of management accounting topics, including ‘Corporate Valuation’, ‘Cost Accounting’, and ‘Controlling’, both at TUM and in visiting roles. His teaching is informed by academic research and practical engagement with real-world challenges in valuation and financial modeling. He has gained international experience through research and teaching activities in China, France, and the United States, and often collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams on projects related to standardization and innovation policy.

Languages
English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish

Beyond Research
Born to Italian and Bolivian parents and raised in Germany, Yanis brings a multicultural perspective to his academic work. Outside of work, Yanis is a passionate football fan, music lover, and vinyl collector.