Chao Zhang

Chao Zhang is a Lecturer in International Business at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University. He specializes in international entrepreneurship, digitalization, and institutional impacts on business strategy. Holding a PhD in Business Economics and Management from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2023), his research focuses on global expansion strategies, sustainable entrepreneurship, and policy-related challenges. He is accepting PhD students and has published widely in top-tier journals.

Education:

• PhD, Business Economics and Management (2019-2023), Autonomous University of Barcelona
• MRes, Management Organisation and Business Economics (2018-2019), Autonomous University of Barcelona
• BSc, Business Management (2013-2017), Guangxi University

Research Interests: Dr. Zhang’s work explores how digitalization reshapes international business strategies, the role of institutions in entrepreneurial ecosystems, and the intersection of policy (e.g., pandemic measures) with entrepreneurial activities. His recent studies analyze place attachment in sustainable ventures and digitalization’s curvilinear effects on export behavior.

Publications: His 2025 articles investigate live streaming’s impact on consumer behavior in China and the moderating role of economic freedom in internationalization. A 2023 chapter critiques China’s Zero-COVID policy’s entrepreneurial implications. These works reflect his expertise in global business dynamics and policy analysis.

Grants & Awards: No specific grants or awards listed, though his research has attracted attention in Mendeley and Bluesky platforms with notable readership.