Serene Chan

Serene Chan is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at the University College London (UCL) School of Management. She holds a BASc in Management and Computer Science from UCL. Her professional experience includes leadership roles in product and engineering at Fortune 500 enterprises and startups like PwC, Builder AI, Wing AI, and DAI. Most recently, she served as Director of Product at Wing AI. She focuses on leveraging AI, automation, and full-stack product development to scale businesses and streamline operations. Serene actively supports and invests in startup founders, reflecting her commitment to entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Education:

• BASc in Management and Computer Science, University College London

Research Interests: Serene’s work spans AI-driven product innovation, automation in enterprise systems, and strategies for scaling tech startups. She emphasizes practical applications of computer science and management theory to real-world business challenges. Her expertise in full-stack development and product lifecycle management underpins her contributions to both academic and industry contexts.

Advising & Startups: Serene supervises PhD student James Guo and actively engages with startup founders through mentorship and investment, fostering innovation in emerging tech ventures. While no grants or labs are explicitly mentioned, her industry collaborations highlight a dynamic research-practice nexus.