Yajing Li

Yajing Li is a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at The University of Manchester, affiliated with the IMP Innovation, Strategy and Sustainability group. Their research focuses on corporate governance, human resources, and institutional embeddedness, contributing to SDG-related education and sustainable development goals.

Education: PhD and MA in Entrepreneurship/Management from Rice University (both awarded May 2022). External position: Visiting Scholar at Rice University until May 2026.

Research interests include board dynamics, leadership selection, and strategic management with a focus on human capital and investor behavior.

Recent work examines lead director selection mechanisms, integrating institutional embeddedness theories. No awards or grants explicitly stated, but affiliated with the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIIR) under the Alliance Manchester Business School.