معرفی
Dr. Qiantao Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urban Planning and Design at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). He holds a Ph.D. in Economic Geography from Cardiff University and has held academic positions at the University of Toronto and Trinity College Dublin. His research specializes in entrepreneurship, innovation, and regional economic development, with a focus on educational pathways, gender dynamics, and cybersecurity impacts on markets.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Economic Geography, Cardiff University (2016)
- M.M., Chinese Academy of Sciences (2009)
- B.Eng., Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2006)
Research Focus: Dr. Zhang investigates how regional policies, educational diversity, and technological disruptions shape entrepreneurial ecosystems. His work bridges urban economics, innovation studies, and labor markets, with recent emphasis on AI-era urban regeneration and industrial park development.
Awards:
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award, Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education (2020)
- Irish Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship (2014)
- Nesta Doctoral Scholarship (2010)
Projects & Leadership: He directs multiple grants including spatial planning for rural revitalization and cross-language plagiarism prevention. As Associate at University of Toronto's Innovation Policy Lab, he coordinates international symposia on industrial parks and urban regeneration in the AI era.
