Prof. Yanyu Wang | Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yanyu Wang | Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yanyu Wang , Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications , China.

Dr. Yanyu Wang 🎓 is an Associate Professor at the School of Economics and Management, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications 📡. With a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Tsinghua University 🏛️, she specializes in innovation strategy, digital transformation, and overseas R&D investment 🌐. She has served as a visiting scholar at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto 🇨🇦, and actively leads national and regional research projects 📊. Her work has been published in top journals including R&D Management and Energy Policy 📚. Dr. Wang is recognized for both her academic excellence and her commitment to teaching 🎖️.

Publication Profile

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Education & Experience 

🎓 Education:
  • 🏛️ Ph.D. in Business Administration, Tsinghua University (2012–2016)

  • 📘 M.A. in Management Science & Engineering, NUAA (2009–2012)

  • 📗 B.A. in Marketing (Top 1/55), NUAA (2005–2009)

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience:
  • 👩‍🏫 Associate Professor, BUPT (2019–Present)

  • 👩‍🏫 Lecturer, BUPT (2016–2019)

  • 🌍 Visiting Scholar, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto (2015–2016)

Suitability Summary

Dr. Yanyu Wang is a distinguished researcher and academic specializing in innovation strategy, digital transformation of enterprises, and organizational behavior. As an Associate Professor and Supervisor at the School of Economics and Management at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT), he has made significant contributions to understanding how organizational factors influence innovation strategies and corporate growth. His research has advanced key insights in both academic and practical domains, addressing critical issues like responsible innovation, the effects of policy imprints on business strategies, and corporate growth mechanisms. These accomplishments make Dr. Wang an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development

Dr. Wang actively contributes to academia through teaching, research, and curriculum innovation 📖. She has led multiple national and university-funded projects focusing on responsible innovation and organizational imprinting 🧠. She has developed core courses like Digital Innovation Strategy and Corporate Technology Strategy, shaping the next generation of business leaders 💼. As a mentor for master’s candidates, she emphasizes real-world impact and analytical thinking 🔍. Her international experience at the University of Toronto has enriched her global perspective 🌎, furthering her ability to engage in interdisciplinary and cross-border research collaborations 🤝.

Research Focus 

Dr. Wang’s research centers on innovation strategy, particularly how organizational behavior and institutional contexts shape innovation outcomes 🚀. She explores the digital transformation journeys of enterprises and the strategic role of overseas R&D investment in global competition 🌐. Her current projects delve into the influence of political and resource imprints on corporate innovation, as well as policy impact on technology-driven firms 🏭. Through empirical and policy-oriented research 📊, she aims to guide enterprises in navigating complex innovation ecosystems. Her work supports both academic understanding and practical policymaking 🧩.

Awards & Honors 

  • 🧠 Beijing Social Sciences Fund Youth Academic Leader

  • 🎯 Beijing National Governance Youth Talent

  • 🎓 Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis Supervisor (BUPT, 2018–2020)

  • 🌟 Advanced Individual of the School of Economics and Management (2020)

  • 🥇 First Prize in Teaching Achievements (BUPT, 2020, 4th Author)

  • 🥈 Second Prize in Teaching Achievements (BUPT, 2021, 3rd Author)

  • 🌟 Tsinghua Top 10 Academic Rising Stars (2015)

  • 🎓 Tsinghua Outstanding Graduate

  • 🏆 First Prize for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation

Publication Top Notes

  • Wang Yanyu, Xie Wei, Li Xibao, Li Jizhen
    Policy Imprints: The impact of national innovation policy in firms’ founding period on subsequent innovation strategies
    Journal: R&D Management
    Year: 2025 (online)

  • Wang Y.Y., Lu T., Qiao Y.B.
    Visible hands: The impact of subsidy withdrawal on new energy vehicle enterprises’ innovation behaviors
    Journal: Energy Policy
    Year: 2025 (online)

  • Wang Y.Y., Wu R., Xia J., Lin Z.Y.
    Excess IPO funds as an imprint: An imprinting perspective of acquisition activity
    Journal: Asia Pacific Journal of Management
    Year: 2023, early access

  • Wang Y.Y., Xie W., Li J.Z., Liu C.X.
    What factors determine the subsidiary mode of overseas R&D by developing-country MNEs? Empirical evidence from Chinese subsidiaries abroad
    Journal: R&D Management
    Year: 2018, 48(2):253-265 (SSCI)

  • Wang Y.Y., You Q.H., Qiao Y.B.
    Political genes drive innovation: political endorsements and low-quality innovation
    Journal: Structural Change and Economic Dynamics
    Year: 2022, 60, 407-417

  • Wang Y.Y., Su X.
    Driving Factors of Digital Transformation for Manufacturing Enterprises: A Multi-case Study from China
    Journal: International Journal of Technology Management
    Year: 2021, 87(2-4): 229-253

Conclusion

Dr. Yanyu Wang’s groundbreaking research, teaching excellence, and leadership in the field of innovation strategy and corporate growth make him an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His continued influence on both academia and industry demonstrates his outstanding contributions to advancing knowledge in his field. Dr. Wang’s work is a significant asset to the academic community, and his achievements position him as a leading figure in the domain of innovation and business strategy. For these reasons, he is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award.