Dr. François Grey

Associate Professor

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Biography

François Grey is an associate professor at the Geneva School of Economics and Management, University of Geneva, with a focus on citizen science and innovation management. He has a diverse background in physics and has dedicated over 20 years to practical experience in the field. He established the Citizen Cyberlab partnership in 2009, collaborating with the University of Geneva, CERN, and UNITAR to promote citizen science. Since 2014, he has coordinated various technology development initiatives that emphasize the societal impact of citizen science and encourage public participation through events like science hackathons. He teaches undergraduate and master’s level courses on Open Science, Crowdsourcing, and Artificial Intelligence, while also serving as the director of the Geneva Tsinghua Initiative, which works on education related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Further, Grey held the position of director of Digital Strategy at the University of Geneva from 2016 to 2018. His research interests encompass citizen science, innovation management, and the dynamics of public participation in scientific endeavors. He has published extensively in scholarly journals, contributing significantly to the discourse on sustainable development and citizen engagement in scientific processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Geneva School of Economics and Management, University of Geneva • Geneva, Switzerland

Teaching courses and conducting research in citizen science and innovation management.

Director

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Geneva Tsinghua Initiative • Geneva, Switzerland

Oversaw a comprehensive education program focused on UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Director of Digital Strategy

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Geneva • Geneva, Switzerland

Led initiatives for digital strategies in the university.

Courses

Statistical Literacy Data Skills for Sustainable Development Goals Open Science Crowdsourcing and AI

Requirements for University of Geneva

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university Minimum 60 ECTS in management or related field for direct admission
Application Checklist
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  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Includes Department of Management, Finance, Economics, and Statistics programs. GMAT is strongly encouraged but not mandatory for most GSEM masters.