Singapore, Singapore
I am Assistant Professor of Sociology and Science and Technology Studies (STS) at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). My main research interests and background are in the interconnection between society, business practices and technological innovation, where I focus on conceptually and empirically examining the socio-economic implications of rapid technological change. Currently, I am conducting research that explores the transformative potential of AI and robotics for businesses and society alike - in diverse industry landscapes, including healthcare and automotive manufacturing. My main research fields are: Science and Technology Studies (STS), Market Studies, Innovation Sciences, Ethics and Human Values, Sociology of Health, and Aging Studies. I am always looking for academic collaborators and practitioners from industry to work together with. I am also happy to supervise interested PhD Students, Postdoctoral Fellows, Master Students and Undergraduate Students. Please drop me a message at [email protected]
I am Assistant Professor of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). I explore both conceptually and empirically the role that anthropological and sociological perspectives can play to help seize opportunities while mitigating ethical and societal risks across diverse sectors like healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. I am happy to supervise interested PhD Students, Postdoctoral Fellows and Undergraduate Students. Please drop me a message at [email protected]
As Postdoctoral Fellow at Lund University, I have been engaged in 3 concurrent EU projects, where I worked closely with industry experts and collaborators, formulating and testing hypotheses, conducting in-depth analyses, and offering strategic guidance on emerging market trends and challenges in digital transformation. In this capacity, my role also extended beyond academia to drive practical and business applications of research findings for advising corporations, particularly in the automotive and healthcare sectors, and influencing EU policy. In addition to my involvement in these EU projects, I also secured a prestigious SEK 5 million Swedish Research Council Excellence Grant. This grant supported a pioneering joint research project aimed at enhancing market resilience in the supply of essential goods.
At KTH Royal Institute of Technology, I worked with shaping research initiatives at the intersection of business administration, technology, and health strategy: 1. Leadership of international research initiatives: • Amongst others, I led an 8-person international research team on technological transformations for the ‘silver market’, identifying opportunities and barriers for future technology markets across 4 countries: Spain, The Netherlands, Sweden and Canada. •This involved a comprehensive exploration of technology development practices within both nascent and incumbent companies, as well as various organizational departments in AI and robotics. • I successfully led the establishment of a new Masters course for international research program EIT (European Institute of Innovation & Technology) on socio-economic aspects of technology development. 2. Management and involvement strategies across diverse industries: • Specifically, I developed new perspectives on the interconnection between technology and consumer needs, and on engaging target user groups, policy makers, and other interest groups in business processes. • I successfully published my research at 11 top international scientific journals (>99% percentile) and academic conference proceedings, with the reputable publishers Oxford University Press, Sage Publications, Springer, and Elsevier 3. Translation of research findings into actionable recommendations: • This involved delivering both near-term and long-term solutions for business management and policymakers based on the nuanced understanding derived from my research. • I presented these recommendations at invited seminars with companies, symposium discussions and conferences at NTNU Trondheim, CBH KTH, MDH, HCII Copenhagen, and Stockholm School of Economics.
• Managed and oversaw 8-person team within EU-commissioned research project on Start-Ups and Venture Creation Processes with overall budget of 2.6 million Euro, to evaluate institutional differences in entrepreneurial behavior across several countries • Interviewed 264 business owners in the UK, the USA and Germany to assess and diagnose business and management decisions in relation to investment structure, team formation, collaborations and government incentives • Formulated white paper policy-level advice to revitalize Europe’s innovative capacity and economic growth based on evaluation and research results