University of Graduation: University of Science and Technology of China, 2004
Position: Ph.D supervisor, Professor, School of Management, Shanghai University; Director, Center for Innovation and Knowledge Management, Shanghai University; Director, Shanghai University – ACF Laboratory of Innovation and Development; Director, Research Institute of Innovation Cognition and Knowledge Management
Specialty: Management Science and Engineering, Business Management
Current Research Interests: Innovation Management, Technology Innovation and Technology Transfer, Service Innovation, Innovation of Alliance and Cluster Network, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management, Interaction Patterns of Innovation Team/Creative Team
Other Position:
Executive member of the council: Chinese Association of Productivity Sciences
Executive member of the council: Chinese Association of Management of Technology
Member of the council: Chinese Society of Technological Economics, Chinese Association for Science of Science and S&T Policy
Vice president of Shanghai Association of Productivity Science
Reviewer of PhD Dissertations of University of Pretoria, South Africa
Reviewer: International Journal of Technology Management, Journal of Knowledge management, International Journal of Innovation Studies, Frontiers in Psychology, Current Psychology, Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, Studies in Science of Science (Chinese), R&D Management (Chinese), Journal of Systems Management (Chinese), Science Research Management (Chinese), Studies in Science of Science (Chinese)
Adjunct professor: North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Shanghai Institute of Technology
Part 2: Education Background
Studying Year | Organization | Degree | Major |
Sep 1992- Jun 1995 | Jiangjin High School |
| Academic |
Sep 1995- Jul 1999 | School of Life Science, University of Science and Technology of China | Bachelor of Science | Biology |
Sep 1999- Jul 2004 | School of Business, University of Science and Technology of China | Doctor of Philosophy | Management Science and Engineering |
Part 3: Work Experiences
Organization/ Company | Job title | Responsibilities | Duration |
Sydney Institute of Language and Commerce (SILC), Shanghai University | Lecturer (full time) | Innovation and Small Venture Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Structure and Change | Jul 2004 - Feb 2007 |
Fuji Consulting Corporation | Senior Consultant (part time) | Corporate Culture, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management | Mar 2006- Feb 2007 |
Center for Learning, Innovation and Management of Business (CLIMB) | Deputy Director (full time) | Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Culture, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management | Mar 2007- Sep 2009 |
Sydney Institute of Language and Commerce (SILC), Shanghai University | Associate Professor (full time) | Innovation and Small Venture Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Structure and Change, Management Decisions | Mar 2007- Sep 2009 |
University of Regensburg, Germany | Visiting Scholar (sponsored by DAAD) | Research in Cluster Innovation in Knowledge Intensive Business Services | Apr 2008- Jun 2008 |
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and social Research and training center on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT) | Visiting Scholar (sponsored by Huygens Scholarship) | Research in Cluster Innovation in Knowledge Intensive Business Services | Oct 2008- Aug 2009 |
School of Management, Shanghai University | Associate Professor, Professor, PhD Supervisor (full time) | Teaching in the Undergraduate Program: Technology Management and Innovation, Frontiers in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Innovation in Shanghai Teaching in the Graduate Program: Principles of Management, Innovation Network Theories, Innovation and Knowledge Management Teaching in the International master program: Chinese Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Business Practicum, Corporate Strategic Management | Sep 2008- |
Center for Innovation and Knowledge Management (former Center for Global Innovation and Chinese Entrepreneurship), Shanghai University | Executive Director, Director (full time) | Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Alliance, Cluster and Technological Park, Strategic Management, Innovation/Creative Teams | Sep 2008- |
Xian Da Business School, Shanghai International Studies University | Associate Dean | Scientific research, International exchange and cooperation | Feb 2016- Feb 2019 |
Part 4: Books
[1]Zhao, Y. Entrepreneurship in Hi-Tech Venture Business. Shanghai: Shanghai University Publishing House, 2007 (in Chinese).
[2]Zhao, Y, et al. On Technology Based Entrepreneurship. Beijing: Intellectual Property Publishing House, 2007 (in Chinese).
[3]Zhao, Y. Innovation Management. Beijing: Beijing University Publishing House, 2012 (in Chinese).
[4]Zhao, Y. Innovation Management. Beijing: Beijing University Publishing House, 2017 (in Chinese) (2nd edition).
[5]Zhao, Y. A Brief History of Innovation. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press, 2019 (in Chinese).
[6]Chen, J., Zhao, Y., Shao, YF., Huang, SF., Yang, XR. Creative Thinking. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press, 2021 (in Chinese).
Part 5: Journal Papers
[1]Yan Zhao, and Chen, XJ. Research on a Model of Penetrability of Information Interior and Exterior to a Corporation. Forecasting, 2002, Vol 21, (5):53-58 (in Chinese).
[2]Yan Zhao, and Chen, XJ. Agent Distortion Issue in Traditional Principal-Agent Theory Facing Venture Business. Economic Theory and Business Management, 2002, (11):43-46 (in Chinese).
[3]Yan Zhao, and Chen, XJ. An Analysis of Games of Venture Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist under an Uncertain Environment. China Soft Science, 2003, (2): 146-151 (in Chinese).
[4]Yan Zhao, and Chen, XJ. Principal-Agent Theory in Venture Business. Operations Research and Management Science, 2003, Vol 12, (5):71-76 (in Chinese).
[5]Yan Zhao, and Chen, XJ. Entrepreneur Team in Venture Business. China Management Science, 2004, Vol 12, (1):122-130 (in Chinese).
[6]Yan Zhao, Zhou, W., and FR Xi. Press and Strategy for Improving Independent Innovation Ability. East China Economic Management, 2006, Vol 20, (6):119- 122. (in Chinese).
[7]Yan Zhao. Innovation of the Entrepreneurs. Chinese Academic Forum, 2006, (8):53 (in Chinese).
[8]Yan Zhao, and Cai, L. Analysis of the Performance Assessment Scheme for the Top Management in Company A. Scientific Research Monthly, 2006, (12):204-205 (in Chinese).
[9]Yan Zhao. Venture Capitalist- Venture Entrepreneur Management Monitoring Model. Journal of Systems and Management, 2007, Vol 16, (2): 139-143 (in Chinese).
[10]Yan Zhao, Lu, J., and Lu, Y. Entrepreneurship Tendency of Shanghai Population. Soft Science, 2008, Vol 22, (3): 116-119 (in Chinese).
[11]Yan Zhao. and Lu, Y. Preliminary Research on Cluster Innovation of Financial Services: Taking Lujiazui of Shanghai as an Example. in Proceedings of Shanghai Association of Productivity Science. Shanghai: Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Publishing House, 2008 (in Chinese).
[12]Yan Zhao. Theory of the Firm: Contract, Ownership, and Principal-Agent. Productivity Research, 2009, (3):11-13 (in Chinese).
[13]Yan Zhao, Zhou, W., Dowling, M., and Huesig, S. Innovation Ability of Knowledge Intensive Business Services Cluster on the Basis of Rough Set Theories. Soft Science, 2009, Vol 23, (4): 46-49, 55 (in Chinese).
[14]Yan Zhao, and Lu, Y. The Relationship between Venture Capital and Listed Companies’ Performance ——Taking Chinese Listed Companies in SME Board as Examples. Science & Technology Progress and Policy, 2009, Vol 26, (23):108-111 (in Chinese).
[15]Yan Zhao, and Wang, C. Literature Review of Cluster Innovation and Innovation System in Knowledge Intensive Business Services. Science & Technology Progress and Policy, 2009, Vol 26, (24):195-200 (in Chinese).
[16]Yan Zhao, Zhou, W., and S. Huesig. Innovation as Clusters in Knowledge Intensive Business Services: Taking ICT services in Shanghai and Bavaria as an Example. International Journal of Innovation Management (IJIM), 2010, Vol 14, (1): 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1142/S1363919610002520
[17]Yan Zhao, Zhou, W., Huesig, S., and W. Vanhaverbeke. Environment, Network Interactions and Innovation Performance of Industrial Clusters: Evidences from Germany, Netherlands and China. Journal of Science and Technology Policy in China, 2010, Vol 1, (3): 210-233. https://merit.url.edu/ca/publications/environment-network-interactions-and-innovation-performance-of-in-2
[18]Yan Zhao. On the Major Elements of Entrepreneurship. Tsinghua Management Review, 2012, (6): 44-47 (in Chinese).
[19]Yan Zhao, and Guo, XW. Structural Hole Degree, Inter-firm Network and Innovation Performance. Science & Technology Progress and Policy, 2012, Vol 29, (17): 76-81 (in Chinese).
[20]Yan Zhao, Wang, B., and Zhou, RB. A New Thought on Strategic Alliance Research from Social Network Perspectives: Based on Literature Review. Soft Science, 2012, Vol 26, (9): 138-141 (in Chinese).
[21]Yan Zhao, and Liu, ZS. The Empirical Study on the Impact of Firms' Network Position and Resource Position on Innovation Performance: Taking Chinese Chemical Strategic Alliances as an Example. R&D Management, 2012, Vol 24, (5): 73-82 (in Chinese).
[22]Zheng, XJ., and Yan Zhao. The impact of alliance network structure on firm innovation capability: An empirical study of 10 high-tech industries in China. Journal of Science and Technology Policy in China, 2013, Vol 4, (1):1-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/17585521311319116
[23]Yan Zhao, and Zhou, J. An Empirical Study on the Impact of Embeddedness and Alliance Types in Interfirm Network to Innovation Performance— A Case study on Chinese Semiconductor Strategic Alliances Network. R&D Management, 2013, Vol 25, (1): 12-23 (in Chinese).
[24]Yan Zhao, and Zheng, XJ. Network-based Clustering, Connectivity and Firm Knowledge Innovation: An Empirical Research on Alliance Relation Network in 10 High-tech Industries in China. Science of Science and Management of Science and Technology, 2013a, Vol 34, (3): 23-32 (in Chinese).
[25]Yan Zhao, and Wang, Q. The Empirical Study on the Impact of Alliance Network’s Small-World Characteristics on Innovation : The Case of Chinese Communication Equipment Industry’s Strategic Alliances. China Soft Science, 2013, (4):108-116 (in Chinese).
[26]Yan Zhao, and Zheng, XJ. Impact of Network Embeddedness and Geographic Embeddedness on the Innovation Performance of the Alliance Enterprises: An Empirical Research on the High-tech Listed Companies in China. Science Research Management, 2013b, Vol 34, (11): 9-17 (in Chinese).
[27]Yan Zhao, and Guo, XW. Knowledge Sharing in Strategic Alliance: A Game Theoretical Analysis. East China Economic, 2013, Vol 27, (7): 108-111, 138 (in Chinese).
[28]Yan Zhao. Who Decides the Boundary of the Firm? PKU Business Review, 2013, (11): 24-29 (in Chinese).
[29]Yan Zhao, Wang, Q., and Guo, XW. A Study on Performance of Strategic Alliances Inter-enterprise Innovation Network. East China Economic Management, 2014, Vol 28, (1):108-112 (in Chinese).
[30]Yan Zhao, and Yao, F. Influence Factors of Firm Alliances During the Dynamic Evolution of Innovation Network——Based on Chinese Automobile Industry Innovation Alliance. R&D Management, 2014, Vol 26, (1): 70-77 (in Chinese).
[31]Yan Zhao, and Wang, B. The Effect of Structural Property and Resource Property in Strategic Alliance Network on Firms’Knowledge Creation-- The Empirical Study on Chinese Biomedical Industry. Soft Science, 2014, Vol 28, (7):59-64 (in Chinese).
[32]Yan Zhao, and Meng, QS. Evaluation of enterprise innovative capability based on cohesive behaviors in inter-firm innovation network. Science Research Management, 2014, Vol 35, (7): 35-43 (in Chinese).
[33]Yan Zhao, Wang, B., and Zheng, XJ. Impact of Geographical Proximity, Regional Location and Network Structural Characteristics on Firms' Innovation Performance in Alliance Innovation Network -- Based on the Empirical Analysis of Chinese Communication Equipment Industry. R&D Management, 2015, Vol 27, (1):124-131 (in Chinese).
[34]Yan Zhao, and Feng, WY. Evaluation of Regional Innovation Capability in Baoshan Shanghai. Science Research Management, 2015, Vol 36: 139-144 (in Chinese).
[35]Yan Zhao, Wang, Q., and Zheng, XJ. Cluster Is Good, and Alliance Makes it Better: Network Vicinity, Geographical Proximity and Knowledge Transfer Performance. Science Research Management, 2016, Vol 37, (1): 128-136 (in Chinese).
[36]Yan Zhao, Feng, WY., and Zheng, XJ. The Impact of Coupling Between Cliques and Knowledge Flow in Alliance Network on Firm Innovation Capability. Science Research Management, 2016, Vol 37,(3): 51-58 (in Chinese).
[37]Yan Zhao, Meng, QS., and Zheng, XJ. Exploratory analysis of the cohesion phenomenon in alliance network of China automobile industry. Science Research Management, 2016, Vol 37, (4): 547-557 (in Chinese).
[38]Yan Zhao, and Xu, YL. A regional innovation capability evaluation of Shanghai. Science Research Management, 2016, Vol 37,(4): 489-494 (in Chinese).
[39]Zheng, XJ, and Yan Zhao. The Empirical Study on the Impact of Firm Embeddedness and Location on Firm Knowledge Creation Capability in Alliance Innovation Network. R&D Management, 2013a, Vol 25, (4):20-29,103 (in Chinese).
[40]Zheng, XJ, and Yan Zhao. Game Analysis of Inter-Firm Knowledge Sharing in Alliance Innovation Network. Soft Science, 2013b, Vol 27, (10):83-86, 96 (in Chinese).
[41]Yan Zhao, Wang B., and Meng QS. Alliance-Adding Cluster Means Icing on the Cake: The Impact of Geographic Proximity, Regional Location, and Network Structural Characteristics on Firm Innovation Performance in Alliance Innovation Network. in Asian Business and Management Practices: Trends and Global Considerations, Dasho Karma Ura and Patricia Ordoñez de Pablos eds. 2015. IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/alliance-adding-cluster-means-icing-on-the-cake/116576
[42]Yan Zhao, and Wang, YN. A Study on Firm Role and Innovation Capability in Alliance Network -- An Empirical Analysis Based on Chinese Communication Equipment Industry. Science Research Management, 2017, Vol 38,(4): 63-70 (in Chinese).
[43]Yan Zhao, and Xu, YL. A Research on Innovation Capability Evaluation of Shanghai Zhangjiang high-tech Park. Science Research Management, 2017, Vol 38,(4): 90-97 (in Chinese).
[44]Yan Zhao, and Li, Z. Analysis of Development of Chinese Bio-pharmaceutical Firm Alliances. Science Research Management, 2017, Vol 38,(4): 223-229 (in Chinese).
[45]Yan Zhao, and Wang, YN. The Stronger, the More Parochial? Evidence From Inter-firm Alliance Innovation Networks ——From the Perspective of Resource and Structure Characteristics. Science of Science and Management of S&T, 2017, Vol 38,(5): 117-127 (in Chinese).
[46]Yan Zhao, and Wu, C.Performance Evaluation of Regional Innovation System Based on Dissipative Structure. Science Research Management, 2018, Vol 39,(3): 37-43 (in Chinese).
[47]Yan Zhao, and Xu, YL. It Makes No Sense to Gild the Lily——Clique-Degrees, Number of firms Outside of Communities and Innovation Performance of Communities in Alliance Network. Science Research Management, 2018, Vol 39,(4): 32-42 (in Chinese).
[48]Yan Zhao, Xiao Han, Zheng Li. An Evaluation of Innovation Capability of Cliques and Liaison Firms. Science Research Management, 2019, Vol 40,(1):61-75 (in Chinese).
[49]Yan Zhao, Zheng Li. Be Careful of Grouping: Research on Firm Innovation and Clique Behavior in Innovation Networks under the Perspective of Cliques. R&D Management, 2019, Vol 31,(02):102-109 (in Chinese).
[50]Yan Zhao, Xiao Han. The More Intimate, the Better? The Impact of the Nature of Ties and Type of Alliance between Inter-Firm Alliances on Firm’s Innovativeness. R&D Management, 2019, Vol 31(6):50-60 (in Chinese).
[51]Samma Faiz Rasool, Rashid Maqbool, Madeeha Samma *, Yan Zhao *, Amna Anjum. Positioning Depression as a Critical Factor in Creating a Toxic Workplace Environment for Diminishing Worker Productivity. Sustainability, 2019, Vol 11,(9):1-18. (SCI, SSCI, Impact Factor: 2.075, JCR Q2). https://doi.org/10.3390/su11092589
[52]Abili, Maryam, Yan Zhao. PLANNING AND MANAGING RESTRICTIONS AND BARRIERS TO TOURISM DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN IRAN AND CHINA. INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTION JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGIES, 2019, Vol 10,(5): 695-707. http://TUENGR.COM/V10/695.pdf
[53]Yan Zhao. Innovation: Delicate or Frugal?. Enterprise Management, 2019, Vol (10):41-42 (in Chinese).
[54]Samma Faiz Rasool, Madeeha Samma, Mansi Wang *, Yan Zhao * and Yanping Zhang. How Human Resource Management Practices Translate Into Sustainable Organizational Performance: The Mediating Role Of Product, Process And Knowledge Innovation. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 2019, Vol 12: 1009-1025. (SSCI, Impact Factor: 1.952, JCR Q2). https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S204662
[55]Yan Zhao. Problems and Countermeasures of the Development of Integrated Innovation Network in the Yangtze River Delta [A]. in Zhiying Liu. Chinese innovation 50 people's pen talks (2019) [C]. Hefei: University of Science and Technology of China Press, 2020:115-118. (ISBN:9787312049019)
[56]Yan Zhao, Xiaoran Yang, Jiahui Wang, Yuxian Wang. Research on the Relationships among Knowledge Sharing, Proactive Personality and New Product Development Performance in State-owned Enterprises. Innovation Science and Technology, 2020, Vol 20,(5):21-27 (in Chinese).
[57]Yan Zhao, Ling Xuan, Wenfang Chen, Xiao Han. Research on Geographical Proximity, Organizational Proximity, Network Location and Innovation Performance in the Seed Industry Alliance Network. Technology Economics. 2020, Vol 39,(7):63-71 (in Chinese).
[58]Yan Zhao, Yuxian Wang. Distributed Teams: Science and Technology Innovation Team Paradigm for 2035. Innovation Science and Technology, 2020, Vol 20,(6):18-21 (in Chinese).
[59]Yan Zhao, Yuxian Wang. Distributed innovation for 2035. Forum on Science and Technology in China, 2020,(10):5-7 (in Chinese).
[60]Madeeha Samma, Yan Zhao*, Samma Faiz Rasool, Xiao Han and Ali Shahzad. Exploring The Relationship Between Innovative Work Behavior, Job Anxiety, Workplace Ostracism, And Workplace Incivility: Empirical Evidence From Small And Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Healthcare, 2020, Vol 8: 508. (SSCI, SCI, Impact Factor: 2.645, JCR Q2). https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare8040508
[61]Yan Zhao, Yuxian Wang, Ran Yang. Collaborative Innovation Activities, Technology Standardization and Innovation Performance of Firms in Alliance Networks. Soft Science, 2021, Vol 35,(1):79-84+98 (in Chinese).
[62]Yan Zhao, Yuxian Wang, Luying Li. Influence of Cognitive Conflict on Innovation Performance: A Study Based on Adjustment of Internal and External Network Connection Strength. Science and Technology Management Research, 2021, Vol 41,(07): 95-101 (in Chinese).
[63]Yan Zhao, Xinyi Deng, Xiao Han. The impact of network closure on enterprises innovation performance--The mediating role of knowledge flow. Studies in Science of Science, 2021, Vol 39,(6): 1144-1152 (in Chinese).
[64]Yan Zhao, Huangyi Gui, Ruixue Yan. Research on 'Three-dimensions Innovation' System and Its Patent Protection and Operation: A Case Study based on Linzhi Science and Technology Group. Innovation Science and Technology, 2021, Vol 21,(07): 83-92 (in Chinese).
[65]Yan Zhao, Jiahui Wang, Tianjiao Hu. Impact of Internal and External Connection of Innovation Team on Innovation Performance Under Team Conflict. Science and Technology Management Research, 2021, Vol 41,(12):139-148 (in Chinese).
[66]Yan Zhao, Xiaoran Yang, Yuxian Wang, Jiahui Wang. A handy tool makes a good work: Knowledge sharing and new product development performance of teams. Studies in Science of Science, 2021, Vol 39,(11): 2035-2043 (in Chinese).
[67]Yan Zhao, Xinghui Piao, Yan Xiao. Research on the System of Innovation Eco-chain--The Example of Foshan Linzhi Shoes Material Co. Innovation Science and Technology, 2021, Vol 21,(10):10-17 (in Chinese).
[68]Yan Zhao, Xiao Han*, Xiaoran Yang and Zheng Li. Interorganizational Knowledge Networks, R&D Alliance Networks, And Innovation Capability: A Multilevel Network Perspective. Complexity, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8820059. (SCI, Impact Factor: 2.833, JCR Q2).
[69]Yan Zhao, Manzir Abbas, Madeeha Samma*, Tarik Ozkut, Mubbasher Munir, and Samma Faiz Rasool*. Exploring The Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility, Trust, Corporate Reputation And Brand Equity. Frontiers in Psychology, 2021, Vol 12: 766422. (SSCI, Impact Factor: 2.988, JCR Q2) (ABS 1*). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.766422
[70]Yan Zhao, Zhou Ye, Xiao Han. A study of technological diversity of innovation network, knowledge base and firm innovation performance. Studies in Science of Science, 2022,40(9):1698-1709 (in Chinese).
[71]Yan Zhao, Niannian Qi, Ruixue Yan, Qingshi Meng, Zheng Li. Structural embeddedness, absorptive capacity and sustainable innovation of enterprises--Evidence from the innovation network of high-tech enterprise alliances. Journal of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, 2022, Accepted (in Chinese). DOI:10.13587/j.cnki.jieem.2023.04.007.
[72]Yan Zhao, Xiaoran Yang, Ruixue Yan, Zheng Li, Niannian Qi. Knowledge sharing, knowledge reuse and new product development performance of R&D team: the inverted U-shaped moderating effect of absorptive capacity. Science & Technology Progress and Policy, 2022, 39(20): 112-121 (in Chinese).
[73]Yan Zhao, Zheng Li, Xiao Han. A longitudinal study on the dynamic evolution of innovation networks in the Chinese biomedical industry. Review of Evolutionary Economics and Economics of Innovation, 2022, (1): 121-135 (in Chinese).
[74]Yan Zhao, Yan Xiao, Qingshi Meng. Realization of Intellectual Property Value in Combinatorial Innovation: Based Case of Linzhi Technology. Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2022, (01):34-44 (in Chinese).
[75]Bowei Wang, Samma Faiz Rasool*, Yan Zhao*, Madeeha Samma* and Javed Iqbal. Investigating The Nexus Between Critical Success Factors, Despotic Leadership, And Success Of Renewable Energy Projects. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2022, Vol 29: 10388-10398. (SCI, Impact Factor: 4.223, JCR Q2). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-16708-y
[76]Jianhua Wang, Yan Zhao, Xiao Han, Luying Li*, Samma Faiz Rasool*. Exploring the relationship between value modularity, knowledge transfer, and firm innovation performance: evidence from China. Frontiers in Psychology, 2022, Vol 12: 772231. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.772231 (SSCI,Impact Factor: 2.988,JCR Q2) (Scimago Q1 Psychology) (ABS 1*)
[77]Yan Zhao, Huangyi Gui, Tianjiao Hu*, Ke Xu*. Cognitive Differences and the Coding Analysis of the Interaction Behavior Patterns in the Innovation Team. Frontiers in Psychology, 2022, Vol 13: 918238. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.918238 . (SSCI, Impact Factor: 2.988, JCR Q2) (Scimago Q1 Psychology) (ABS 1*)
[78]Yan Zhao. The construction and development of innovation ecosystem of high-tech firms. Financial Times, 2022-03-21(10) (in Chinese).
[79]Yan Zhao. Innovative solutions for fintech based on blockchain technology. Financial Times, 2022-04-18(10) (in Chinese).
[80]Yan Zhao, Zheng Li, Luying Li*, Niannian Qi. Research on technological divisive faultlines in cliques: Evidence from China’s biomedical industry innovation network. IEEE Access, 2022, 10: 89745-89757. http://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3200753 .
[81]Amna Anjum*, Yan Zhao*. The Impact of Stress on Innovative Work Behavior among Medical Healthcare Professionals. Behavioral Sciences. 2022, 12(9): 340. (SSCI, Impact Factor: 3.90, JCR Q3) https://doi.org/10.3390/bs12090340
[82]Yan Zhao, Luying Li, Qingshi Meng, Huangyi Gui. Research on Coordination Mechanism of Innovation Ecosystem in Virtual Reality Industry. Studies in Science of Science, 2022, Accepted (in Chinese).
[83]Yan Zhao, Niannian Qi, Qingshi Meng. Technology Integration Capability, Green Patent Quality and Firms' Sustainable Innovation. Science & Technology Progress and Policy, 2022, Accepted (in Chinese). http://kns.cnki.net/kcms/detail/42.1224.G3.20221205.1042.005.html
[84]Yan Zhao, Niannian QI*, Luying Li, Zheng Li, Xiao Han, Ling Xuan. How do knowledge diversity and ego-network structures affect firms' sustainable innovation: Evidence from alliance innovation networks of China's new energy industries. Journal of Knowledge Management, 2023,27(1),178-196. http://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-03-2022-0173 . (SSCI, Impact Factor: 8.689, JCR Q1) (ABS 2*)
[85]Yan Zhao, Jianlin Lyu*, Wenrong Lyu. Decision Boundary of Knowledge Sharing between Innovation Alliance Firms. Systems, 2023, 11(2): 76. https://doi.org/10.3390/systems11020076. (SSCI, Impact Factor: 2.895, JCR Q2)
[86]Yan Zhao, Niannian Qi*. Centrality, Technical Influence and Firms' Sustainable Innovation——The moderating role of environmental responsibility and corporate resilience. Management Review, 2023. (in Chinese) (Accepted)【FMS T1,Category A journals designated by NSFC,CSSCI,PKU】
[87]Amna Anjum*, Yan Zhao*, Naeem Faraz. An Empirical Study Analyzing the Moderating Effect of Supervisor Support and Mediating Effect of Presenteeism among Eustress, Distress, and Innovative Behavior. Behavioral Sciences, 2023, 13(3): 219. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13030219. (SSCI, Impact Factor: 3.90, JCR Q3)
[88]Yan Zhao, Yan Xiao*, Jianlin Lyu. The Effect of Proximity on Enterprise Innovation Performance in the Innovation Ecosystem. IEEE Access, 2023, 11: 20923-20939. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3250344 (SCIE,Impact Factor: 3.476, JCR Q2)
[89]Yan Zhao, Luying Li, Niannian Qi, T.C.E. Cheng, Tachia Chin*.The moderating role of collaborative capacity in the relationship between ecological niche-fitness and innovation investment: An ecosystem perspective. International Journal of Technology Management. (SCIE,SSCI,Impact Factor: 2.8,JCR Q2)(ABS 2*)【FMS C】
[90]Yan Zhao, Niannian Qi*. The influence of regional Internet level on firms' sustainable innovation. Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, 2023.(Accepted)(SSCI,Impact Factor: 3.4,JCR Q3) (ABS 2*)【FMS C】https://doi.org/10.1080/09537325.2023.2239392
[91]Yan Zhao, Jianlin Lyu, Qingshi Meng. Connection Characteristics of The Organizational Innovation Network and Firm’s Innovation Quality: The Moderating Role of Knowledge Combination and Coordination Ability. Soft Science. (in Chinese) (Accepted). https://link.cnki.net/urlid/51.1268.G3.20230825.1758.004
[92]Yan Zhao, Jianlin Lyu*, Stefan Huesig. The Impact of Innovative City Cooperation Network on City's Innovation Efficiency: Evidence from China. Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2023. accepted. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13132-023-01497-1 (SSCI, Impact Factor:3.3, JCR Q2).
Part 6: Academic Projects
2000, principal investigator of the compiling of the case Marketing of Rongshida Corporation Group, for the case base of MBA, Tsinghua University
2001, principal investigator of the compiling of Shimai Industry Analysis----Biotechnology Industry
Jul-Oct 2002, principal investigator of the project Investigation and Analysis of Current Situation of the Self-Owned Knowledge Property Rights of the Biotechnology Enterprises in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, subsidized by the First Scientific and Social Practices Imbursement for Graduate Students of Chinese Academy of Science
November 2003- August 2004, principal investigator of the project Research on the Situation of the Biotechnology Corporations in Hefei, subsidized by the Second Scientific and Social Practices Imbursement for Graduate Students of Chinese Academy of Science
May 2005- May 2006, principal investigator of the project Research On the Grade Assessment for Managers in the Large State-Owned Enterprises in Shanghai, subsidized by Fund of Australia Research Center, Shanghai University, Codification Number: SA05B05
September 2005- September 2006, principal investigator of the project Research On the Quality Monitoring and Control Mechanism of Graduation Thesis for Bachelor’s Degree in SILC, subsidized by Fund of Shanghai University, Codification Number: 200502
March 2006- March 2007, principal investigator of the project Research On the Property Rights Issues in Sports Reform and Development, subsidized by Fund of Sports Study, Shanghai University, Codification Number: SDtyyj06003
June 2006- June 2007, first participant of the project Research on the Entrepreneurship Service System for the University Students, subsidized by Shanghai Education Research Project, Codification Number: B05027
Dec 2006- Dec 2008, principal investigator of the project Research On the Property Rights Issues in Sports Reform and Development, subsidized by Shanghai Municipal Education Committee, Codification Number: 06AS122
June 2007- Dec 2008, principal investigator of the project Innovation and Small Venture Management, subsidized by Shanghai University
Second participant of the project Mechanisms and Patterns of Influence of Team Leading Patterns on Innovation Performance, subsidized by the Ministry of Education in China
April 2009 – September 2009, principal investigator of the project Anti-Risk Abilities of High-Tech Firms, subsidized by Shanghai Decision Making Consultancy Council, undertaken by Jiusan Society of Shanghai City
May 2009 – May 2010, principal investigator of the project Research On the Property Rights Issues in Sports Reform and Development, subsidized by State Physical Culture Administration, Codification Number: 1425SS09114
January 2010 – January 2012, principal investigator of the project the Complexity of Cluster Innovation System of Knowledge Intensive Business Services: Empirical Study based on China, subsidized by Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, Codification Number: 10YZ23
January 2010- December 2012, second participant of the project The dynamic mechanisms of abusive supervision on subordinates' withdrawal behaviors: based on catastraph theory, subsidized by National Science Foundation of China, Codification Number: 70902038
January 2010- September 2010, co-researcher of the project The changing nature of Internationalization of Innovation in Europe: impact on firms and the implications for innovation policy in the EU, subsidized by Framework Program 7 of European Union, Codification Number: SSH-CT-2008-217296, principal investigator of the sub-project Innovation of major European and US firms' R&D establishments in China
January 2011- December 2013, principal investigator of the project Cluster and Alliance: Chinese Empirical Study of Firms’ Embeddedness and Dynamic Decisions in Complex Innovation Network, subsidized by National Science Foundation of China, Codification Number: 71003069
January 2013- December 2015, first participant of the project Technological Flow and Technological Knowledge Structure within Innovation Network: Chinese Empirical Research, subsidized by National Science Foundation of China, Codification Number: 71203135
June 2012- June 2013, principal investigator of the project Key Subject Building: Innovation Management, subsidized by Shanghai University
April 2014- April 2015, principal investigator of the project Key Subject Building: Corporate Strategic Management, subsidized by Shanghai University
September 2015- September 2017, principal investigator of the project Key Subject Building: Corporate Strategic Management, subsidized by Shanghai Municipal Education Commission
January 2017- December 2020, principal investigator of the project Empirical Research of China on the Coupling of Clique and Knowledge Flow in Alliance Innovation Network Based on the Self-Organization Theory, subsidized by National Science Foundation of China, Codification Number: 71673179
January 2017- December 2020, the General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China, Coupling Mechanism and Evaluation of Innovation-Driven Development: An Empirical Study at The City Level in China, Codification Number: 71673178, Discipline Code: G031301, second investigator of the project
June 2018- May 2019, principal investigator of the project Diversified Investments and Knowledge Management of National Science and Technology Innovation Base, subsidized by The National Science and Technology Infrastructure of China, Codification Number: 2018DDJ1ZZ07
January 2019- April 2019, Shanghai Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning Project (Think Tank Research Project), Research on the Evaluation of the Innovation Vitality of Shanghai Private Economy Based on the Perspective of Triple-Innovation, Codification Number: 2018TZB013, first participant of the project
2021- 2022, main investigator of the project Digital Transformation in China and Germany: Structure, Strategies, and Solutions for an Ageing Society, co-subsidized by National Science Foundation of China and DFG, Codification Number: GZ 1570
April 2020- March 2022, Shanghai New Agricultural Science Research and Reform Practice Project, Agriculture and Forestry Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education and Practice, principal investigator of the project
May 2021- April 2022, Shanghai Soft Science Project, Research on Collaborative Innovation and Development Strategy of Artificial Intelligence Industry in Yangtze River Delta Region, Codification Number: 21692109800, first participant of the project
January 1, 2022- December 31, 2023, Young Foreign Talent Program, Research on Creativity Interaction of High-Level Innovation Teams in Yangtze Delta, Codification Number: QN2022013002L, principal investigator of the project
Part 7: Consulting Projects
December 2006- February 2007, presiding the project Research on the Feasibility of the Direct Sales Center of the Brand Auto Parts and Accessories for Shanghai International Auto City, subsidized by Shanghai International Automotive City Development Co., Ltd
As a marketing and management consultant, presiding as well as participating in projects of market research, company management, etc.
February 2007, presiding the project Case Base of Technology Transfer for Shanghai Technology Transfer and Exchange
December 2007- March 2008, presiding the project Investigation of Shanghai Technology Market, subsidized by Shanghai Municipal Technology Market Office
December 2007- May 2008, presiding the project Index System of Technology Transfer in Shanghai, subsidized by Shanghai Municipal Technology Market Office
March 2010- May 2010, presiding the project Development Strategies of the Shanghai University Science and Technology Park in the Twelfth Five-Year, subsidized by Shanghai University Science and Technology Park
July 2012- June 2014, presiding the project Innovation Alliance Planning, subsidized by M&K Consulting Firm
December 2013- February 2014, presiding the project Research on Evaluation of the Technological Innovation Capability, subsidized by Hilong Group
March 2014- July 2014, presiding the project Investigation of Entrepreneurship in Baoshan District and Countermeasure Research, subsidized by Baoshan District Government, Shanghai
May 2015- July 2015, presiding the project Research on the Development of Reform Driven Innovation Chain in Zhabei District, subsidized by Zhabei District Government, Shanghai
May 2015- Semptember 2015, presiding the project Research on the Industrial Development of Thirteenth Five Year Plan for Sutong Technological Park, subsidized by Sutong Technological Park, Jiangsu Province
June 2018- November 2018, presiding the project Research on the Development of Caohejing High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, subsidized by Caohejing High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Shanghai
September 2019- March 2020, presiding the project Research on the Development of Modern Logistics Industry for Kunming KSEC, subsidized by Kunming KSEC Logistics, Yunnan Province
October 2020- August 2021, presiding the project Planning for the Innovation Development of ACF Group, Guangdong Province
Part 8: Guest Lectures & Training
October, 2009, lecture on Innovation Management, Jonkoping International Business School, Sweden, guest lecturer
May 23rd-27th, 2010, lecture on Innovation Clusters, Kookmin University, Korea, guest lecturer
March 9th-12th, 2011, training program of Market Innovation for senior managers of marketing, Henkel, trainer
May 5th, 2012, Forum of Innovation of Sustainable Development, M&K Consulting Firm, trainer
February, 2013, training program of Innovation in Services for executives and senior managers, Hainan Airlines Group, trainer
April 8th-23rd, 2013, lecture on Innovation Management, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria, guest lecturer
April 20th- May 2nd, 2015, lecture on Innovation Management, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria, guest lecturer
June 15th - 27th, 2015, lecture on Technology Management, University of Regensburg, Germany, guest lecturer
June 30th, 2015, lecture on Service Innovation in China, Technical University Chemnitz, Germany, guest lecturer
November 14th, 2015, lecture on The Research of Innovative Methods, South China University of Technology, China, guest lecturer
May 24th, 2016, lecture on Management and Innovation of Service Industry in the New Era, Shangqiu Normal University, China, guest lecturer
December 18th, 2016, lecture on Management and Innovation of Service Industry in the New Era, Graduate School at Shenzhen Tsinghua University, China, guest lecturer
February 19th, 2018, lecture on Alliance innovation network, Beijing University of Technology, China, guest lecturer
May 19th, 2018, lecture on Innovation and Change: History and Enlightenment, Beijing Institute of Technology, China, guest lecturer
June 11th, 2019, lecture on The Research Frontier of Innovation Network, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, China, adjunct professor
June 19th, 2019, Shanghai Institute of Technology, China, adjunct professor
October 11th, 2019, lecture on Innovation Management, Shanghai Microport Medical Limited, China, guest lecturer
December 9th, 2019, lecture on Innovation Network, Hunan University, China, guest lecturer
December 30th, 2019, lecture on Frontiers of Innovation Management, Kunming University of Science and Technology, China, guest lecturer
November 1st, 2020, lecture on Team Knowledge Sharing and New Product Development Performance, South China University of Technology, China, guest lecturer
November 19th, 2020, lecture on Network Closure, Knowledge Flow and Firm Innovativeness, Dalian University of Technology, China, guest lecturer
A number of online lectures and live TV broadcast during 2020-2022 Covid-19 time, about Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Knowledge Management
November 10th and 17th, 2022, lecture on Innovation team members’ interaction behavior: Some studies and thoughts, Technical University Chemnitz, Germany, guest lecturer
Part 9: Prize and Award
January 2008, second prize for paper, the Fifth National Advanced Productivity Theories and Practices Achievements Awards, Chinese Association of Productivity Science
November 2012, Best Paper Prize, 8th Conference of Chinese Science and Technology Policy and Management in Guangzhou
November 2013, Best Paper Prize, 13th National Technological Evaluation Conference in Shanghai
November 2013, Second Prize for Paper, Second Prize for Book, the Eighth National Advanced Productivity Theories and Practices Achievements Awards, Chinese Association of Productivity Science
November 2014, Best Paper Prize in The Second Academic Conference for Cross-Strait Science and Technology Management in Beijing
November 2015, Best Paper Prize, 15th National Technological Evaluation Conference in Xi'an
November 2016, Best Paper Prize, 12th Conference of Chinese Science and Technology Policy and Management in Chongqing
November 2017, Best Paper Prize, 17th National Technological Evaluation Conference in Dalian
February 2018, Second Prize for Paper, Second Prize for Book, the Tenth National Advanced Productivity Theories and Practices Achievements Awards, Chinese Association of Productivity Science
July 2018, Best Paper Prize, 9th Chinese Technology Future Analysis Forum
August 2018, Best Paper Prize, 18th National Technological Evaluation Conference in Harbin
June 2019, Best Paper Prize, 16th Academic Conference of Chinese Management of Technology
October 2020, Outstanding Achievement Award, Third Prize, Chinese Society of Technological Economics
November 2020, Outstanding Youth Award, Chinese Association for Science of Science and S&T Policy
November 2020, Outstanding Theoretical Prize, Chinese Association of Productivity Science
September 2021, Best Paper Prize, 11th Chinese Technology Future Analysis Forum