Yichen Xi

Dr. Yichen Xi is a Research Fellow in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Department of Management, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He specializes in blockchain technology and its applications in decentralized ecosystems, trust, healthcare, and public sector innovation.

Education:

• PhD in Management, University of Birmingham
• MSc in Entrepreneurship, University of Warwick
• BEng in Automotive Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology

Dr. Xi's research focuses on the intersection of technology and management, particularly blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), metaverse, IoT+, and public sector entrepreneurship. His work emphasizes decentralized trust and the design of digital infrastructure for public services. He is passionate about blockchain applications in healthcare, aiming to improve trust and efficiency in digital systems.

His recent publications explore trust in blockchain healthcare infrastructure in China and decentralized trust models in public-private entrepreneurial ecosystems. These works reflect a strong trend in applying blockchain for institutional innovation and digital transformation in public services, combining theoretical rigor with practical relevance.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Chartered Manager, Chartered Management Institute
• Associate Fellow, Advance Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)

Dr. Xi is an active researcher with publications in leading management venues and affiliations with prestigious institutions like the Alan Turing Institute. He contributes to advancing the conceptual and practical understanding of blockchain in societal contexts. While no formal advising or grant information is listed, his research has significant implications for public policy and digital innovation. He collaborates within the Entrepreneurship and Innovation research group at Birmingham Business School, contributing to a dynamic research environment focused on technological and institutional change.