Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor of Economics, PhD (econ.), leads the research at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, holds a chair in Economics and Production Setup at Industrial University of Tyumen and leads research at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. She has experience and expertise in data-driven analytical systems design, investment appraisal and deployment,regional development and strategic management. Prof. Polyakova has a significant back-track in advisory services for the federal and regional authorities on the matters of economic policy improvement and public administration. Research interests: regionalstudies, innovations deployment, investment appraisal, Big Data analysis and systems design.