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Will Zhao is an Assistant Professor at Ivey Business School, where he plays a pivotal role in leading the development of cases focused on Entrepreneurship and New Ventures. His academic journey includes serving as an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, where he holds cross-appointments in the Departments of Management Science and Engineering and Systems Design Engineering. Will earned his PhD from EMLYON Business School and completed postdoctoral research at Stanford University as a SCANCOR scholar. His research delves into Human-Centered Innovation, investigating how artistic sensibilities and ethical reflections shape technological development and enhance human well-being. His interdisciplinary approach integrates linguistic semiotic analysis, arts-based embodied methods, computational techniques, machine learning, and data analytics. His research interests lie in organizational innovation, emerging technology governance, and the application of AI/XR systems in various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and education. In addition to his academic pursuits, Will has extensive experience advising startups and consulting for large organizations on innovation strategy and governance of emerging technologies, merging academic insights with real-world entrepreneurial practices.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.