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Xavier Ferrás Hernández is a Professor at the Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences within the Esade School of Business Administration and Management, part of Ramon Llull University. He is actively affiliated with the Institute for Innovation and Knowledge Management (IIK), where he contributes to research on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable innovation.
His research focuses on the convergence of Artificial Intelligence, Open Innovation, and Organizational Change. He explores how AI transforms decision-making and corporate structures, how open innovation drives value creation, and how deep tech startups can accelerate sustainable transitions. His work spans sectors including energy, education, and public governance.
The most recent articles highlight a strong trend toward understanding AI's organizational implications, trust in AI-generated knowledge, and innovation methodologies for startups. His publications frequently appear in high-quality venues such as the Oxford Handbook of Open Innovation and Research Technology Management, and cover interdisciplinary themes at the intersection of technology, management, and strategy.
He is actively involved in externally funded research projects, including:
- CyLH2Valley: Developing a clean hydrogen economy in Castilla y León.
- Good4Business: Implementing sustainable business models in large corporations.
- IIK Research Group: Advancing innovation management practices.
- Methodology for accelerating deep tech startups in the energy sector, where he serves as Principal Investigator.
His advising activities are not explicitly detailed, but his leadership in research projects suggests mentorship of junior researchers and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. He has secured grants from national agencies such as the Agencia Estatal de Investigación and AGAUR, indicating strong research funding capacity.
Xavier Ferrás Hernández is embedded in a vibrant research ecosystem, working with international collaborators from institutions like Oxford University and Aarhus University, and contributing to both theoretical and applied dimensions of innovation and digital transformation.
