Dr. David Shrier

Professor

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Biography

David Shrier is a Professor of Practice in AI & Innovation at Imperial Business School. He serves as the founder and co-director of the Trusted AI Alliance, a multi-university initiative focusing on the creation of responsible and trustworthy artificial intelligence while addressing the pressing need for effective translation of academic research into real-world impacts. David's teaching emphasizes utilizing technological innovation to drive scalable change. He leads the AI Ventures module, a novel cross-campus collaboration across five graduate programs and teaches Fintech Strategy. David is a Visiting Scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has a track record as an institution-builder, securing over $144 million in funding for research and corporate digital education across prestigious universities. He has pioneered initiatives generating more than $100 million in academic revenue and has developed four profitable online courses at MIT and Oxford, engaging 20,000 innovators in over 150 countries. His recent publications include notable works on technology disruption, with his book 'Global Fintech' winning the American Library Association's Outstanding Academic Title award in 2023. His insights are sought in governmental advisory roles, including supporting the European Parliament on AI legislation and assisting the Commonwealth Secretariat with fintech development.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Practice

2016-01-01 — Present

Imperial Business School • London, England

Leading innovative teaching and research in AI and technology.

Visiting Scholar

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA, USA

Contributing to research in technology and education.

Awards

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Choice Award

Courses

AI Ventures Fintech Strategy

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.