Xiangming Tao

Dr. Xiangming Tao is an Assistant Professor in Innovation and Project Management at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School. He holds a PhD from Royal Holloway, University of London, and has served as a Visiting Scholar at Warwick Business School and Politecnico di Milano. His research focuses on innovation failure learning, new product development, and inclusive innovation, with publications in journals like Journal of Product Innovation Management and Technovation.

Education:

• PhD - Royal Holloway, University of London
• MSc - Shanghai University
• PGCertHE - University of Sussex

Research Interests: His core areas include learning from innovation failure, NPD processes, responsible innovation, crowdfunding, and social entrepreneurship. Recent work explores gender leadership impacts on innovation and failure normalization mechanisms.

Awards & Recognition:

• AOM Best Reviewer Award (2023)
• Paul R. Lawrence Fellowship (2024)
• Most Promising Junior Scholar (VSSER 2023)
• Inclusive Sussex Award (2024)

Teaching & Service: Teaches Strategic Management, Innovation Management, and AI Policies. Serves on BAM Entrepreneurship Division committee and ESRC Peer Review College. Advises on Postgraduate Supervision through Education and Innovation Fund grants.