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Associate Professor Zhan Wu is a faculty member at the University of Sydney Business School, specializing in International Business. He holds a PhD from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and has established himself as a leading researcher in international business, strategic management, and innovation in emerging markets and transition economies.
His educational background includes BSc and MSc from Sichuan and PhD from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. His academic journey has positioned him at the forefront of research examining how firms navigate complex institutional environments in developing economies.
Professor Wu's research focuses on the intersection of international business, strategic management, and innovation in the context of emerging markets and transition economies. His work particularly examines the strategy of firms in and from emerging economies, OFDI and IFDI, competitive dynamics, green innovation and energy economics, entrepreneurship, and dynamic capabilities. His publications in top journals like Journal of Management Studies and Energy Economics demonstrate the theoretical and practical significance of his research, which has important implications for multinational corporations operating in developing economies and for understanding how emerging market firms can successfully expand globally.
His extensive publication record shows a clear trajectory of research excellence across multiple domains of international business. A notable trend in his recent work is the growing emphasis on sustainability and green innovation within international business contexts, reflecting broader global concerns about environmental challenges. His 2024 and 2025 publications demonstrate continued research productivity with increasing attention to the intersection of artificial intelligence, new energy vehicles, and corporate sustainability strategies.
- Wayne Lonergan Outstanding Teaching Award (Early Career) valued at $10,000
- Dean's Citation for Teaching Excellence
- USS Awards
- Research Excellence Award nomination (2024)
- Competitive research grant from China's NNSF (AUD80,000)
Professor Wu has demonstrated significant leadership in academic service, serving as Associate Editor of Journal of Business Research and Senior Editor of Asia Pacific Journal of Management. He has secured research funding from China's National Natural Science Foundation and serves as an ARC assessor. In educational leadership, he has served as Learning and Teaching Associate, Undergraduate Program Coordinator for International Business, and Program Director for the Master of International Business, significantly contributing to curriculum development and student experience.
As an academic ambassador for the Business School, Professor Wu has cultivated a strong global research network, including a visiting scholar position at Fudan University Management School in China. His research collaborations span multiple continents, reflecting the international nature of his scholarly interests in global business dynamics and the increasing interconnectedness of emerging and developed economies.
