Jack Adams

Dr. Jack Adams is an Associate Lecturer in the School of Management at QUT Business School, part of the Faculty of Business & Law. He holds a PhD from Queensland University of Technology. His research focuses on regional Australian agrifood ecosystems, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, and technology adoption, collaborating with entities like the Future Food Systems CRC and Coffs Harbour City Council. He also investigates psychological aspects of entrepreneurship and technology use. His teaching spans management, innovation, and strategy. Adams has published widely on retro-technology adoption, intergenerational teams, and innovation ecosystems. He is affiliated with the Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy.

His research highlights include exploring entrepreneurship's impact on aging populations' health, rule-breaking in entrepreneurial contexts, and agency in retro-technology experiences. Notable collaborations involve government and industry partners to enhance agrifood sustainability. While no specific awards are listed, his work reflects contributions to both theoretical and applied research areas. Adams has no listed advisees but engages in collaborative projects and grants focused on innovation ecosystems and technology adoption.

His academic contributions bridge management theory and practical applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to regional development and technology's societal impact. The Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy supports his work on agrifood systems, aiming to boost innovation and value-added production in regional Australia.