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Dr. Wubiao Zhou (Joseph) is an Associate Professor of Small Business and Entrepreneurship in the Department of Management at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. He has previously held academic positions at Newcastle University Business School, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Nanyang Technological University, reflecting a strong international academic profile.
- Ph.D. in Economic and Organizational Sociology, Cornell University
- M.A. in Sociology, Peking University, China
- B.A. in Sociology and Law, Peking University, China
Wubiao Zhou’s research focuses on Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Economic and Organizational Sociology, Social Networks, and Social Capital, with a geographical focus on emerging and transition economies, particularly China. Using quantitative and analytical methods, his work explores how formal and informal institutions—including political systems, regulatory environments, and kinship networks—influence entrepreneurial behavior and firm performance. His research also investigates political connections, property rights, and corporate networks within Chinese state capitalism.
His recent publications appear in top journals such as Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Business Venturing, Small Business Economics, and World Development. These works consistently examine the interplay between institutional environments and entrepreneurial outcomes in China, highlighting themes of deregulation, political capital, and hybrid organizational forms. His current research projects include studies on democratic governance, informal norms, and firm political strategies.
- Emerald Citations of Excellence Award
- Global Development Award (finalist), Global Development Network (GDN)
- Best Doctoral Student Award, Academy of Management
Dr. Zhou has received research funding from the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong and the Natural Science Foundation of China. He has extensive experience supervising doctoral and master’s students and teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in entrepreneurship, economic sociology, and quantitative methods. He currently serves on the Editorial Review Board of Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, underscoring his influence in the field. He is actively engaged in research collaborations, including with Dr. Jianhua Ge at Renmin University of China, examining corporate network dynamics in Chinese listed firms.
