Assist. Prof. Dr. Zhuoying You | Economics of Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Fuyao University of Science and Technology | China

Assist. Prof. Dr. Zhuoying You is an emerging scholar in the fields of technological innovation, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and international business. His research bridges the intersections of innovation systems, regional development, and political influences, with a strong emphasis on patent data analysis and large-scale quantitative research. He has built a reputation for impactful, interdisciplinary work that contributes to both academic discourse and policy development

Professional Profile

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Education

Dr. You earned his Ph.D. in Economics and Business from KU Leuven, graduating with distinction and actively contributing as a research member at the KU Leuven Urban Studies Institute. He pursued an MSc in Business Strategy and Innovation Management from the University of Southampton, also with distinction, and completed his undergraduate studies in E-Commerce and English at the Henan University of Economics and Law, where he graduated with distinction. His academic development was further enriched by visiting research positions at the University of Pisa and the London School of Economics

Experience

Dr. You is currently an Assistant Professor at Fuyao University of Science and Technology. He previously held a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Bocconi University, contributing to European Commission-funded projects on sustainability and toxic chemical regulation. He has also participated in research projects supported by the Belgian Flanders Government, where he investigated Industry technologies and their impact on economic performance. His teaching experience spans strategic innovation management, business research methods, and innovation and digital transformation, where he has lectured and mentored students across bachelor’s and master’s levels

Research Interests

Dr. You’s primary research interests lie in technological innovation, sustainability transitions, artificial intelligence, and the political economy of innovation. His methodological expertise includes patent and publication data analysis, text mining, spatial regression, and large quantitative dataset modeling. He actively engages in international research collaborations, investigating areas such as green technology specialization, industrial transformation, and the sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises

Honors

His academic excellence has been recognized through multiple awards and fellowships, including competitive scholarships from the Academy of Management, Bocconi University, the London School of Economics, and KU Leuven. He has also received European mobility funding and summer fellowships for early career researchers, reflecting his strong international recognition and research promise.

Top Noted Publications

The political extremes and innovation: How support for extreme parties shapes overall and green scientific research and technological innovation in Europe – Published in Research Policy, indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, 2025.

Heterogeneous influences of specialization and diversification on regional R&D performance: a China, Europe, and US comparison – Published in Science and Public Policy, indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, DOI: 10.1093/scipol/scae059, 2024.

Specialization in climate technologies at the regional level in Europe: relatedness and the moderating role of policy direction – Published in Technological Forecasting and Social Change, indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2024.123348, 2024.

Diversification and Multilevel Policy Support as Enablers of Specialization in Green Technologies – Published in Academy of Management Proceedings, DOI: 10.5465/AMPROC.2023.12074abstract, 2023.

The Double-Edged Sword: The Impact of Covid-19 on Digital Transformation of Chinese SMEs – Published in Journal of Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology, indexed in Crossref, 2021.

Bridging the innovation gap. AI and robotics as drivers of China’s urban innovation – Published by Utrecht University, Department of Human Geography and Planning, selected by CEPR VoxEU and World Commerce Review, 2024

Conclusion

Through his academic journey, Dr. You has established himself as a promising voice in innovation and sustainability research. His international collaborations, strong publication record, and involvement in funded research projects underscore his capacity to advance both scholarly knowledge and policy applications. With a focus on bridging technology, politics, and sustainability, he continues to make significant contributions to global academic and societal debates. His future trajectory points toward becoming a leading figure in the interdisciplinary study of innovation and economic development.