Xinyi Wu

Assistant Professor

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20162024

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Dr. Xinyi Wu is an Assistant Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. She received her Ph.D. degree in Social Anthropology at the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on the social integration of technology (Automated Vehicles and AI), human-and-technology relationships, urban innovation, and entrepreneurship. She has a particular interest in bridging Anthropology, STS with Management. 

In addition to her academic expertise, Dr. Xinyi Wu used to work at Amazon London office as a Brand Consultant and developed her entrepreneurial portfolio at Antler Singapore, a VC-backed incubator. 

Dr. Xinyi Wu welcomes collaborative research projects. Please contact Xinyi.Wu@xjtlu.edu.cn

Research interests

Social Deployment and Management of Technologies (Automated Vehicle; AI etc.)

Future Society and Humanity (Technology Ethics; Technology History; STS)

Urban Innovation and Sustainability 

Entrepreneurship 

Teaching

SMO405 Management Dissertation-FYP, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

HXA403 Business Succession and Innovation, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Digitalization of the World of Work, Insights Programme, the University of Edinburgh

Experience

Assistant Professor, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, 2024-present

Founder in Residence, Antler, 2023

Brand Consultant, Amazon, 2022

Advanced Visiting Research Associate, Business School, Edinburgh Napier University, 2019-2020

Awards and honours

PhD Scholarship, CSC, 2018

PGT Leadership, QUB, 2017

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

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Education/Academic qualification

PhD, The University of Edinburgh

Keywords

  • H Social Sciences (General)
  • Social Anthropology
  • Anthropology of Technology
  • HM Sociology
  • Urban Studies
  • HC Economic History and Conditions

Person Types

  • Staff

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