Dr. LEI Linan is an Assistant Professor of Innovation and Strategy at ZIBS. she has been engaged in the research on the catch-up and beyond of hidden champions in manufacturing under the context of digitalization and globalization. She has lead research projects granted by National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and Ministry of Science and Technology, China. She has published articles in Management and Organization Review, Asian Business & Management, Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, among others.
Education
06/2018, PhD in Marketing, Zhejiang University
06/2016, MPhil in International Business, University of Leeds
06/2013, BE in Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University (Chu Kochen College)
Work Experience
07/2020 – Present, Assistant Professor of Innovation and Strategy, Zhejiang University
03/2021 – Present, Deputy Director of International Research Center for Hidden Champions, International Campus, Zhejiang University
07/2018 – 06/2020, Post-doc Researcher, Zhejiang University
Publications
Journal Articles
[1]Linan Lei, Yichu Zhang, Yeqi Wang, Ziyan Tan*. Duplicity is not always evil: The effect of inconsistency between attention and action on SADI firms’ performance in China. Asia Pacific Journal of Management. (Accepted)
[2]Keyi Fang, Xiaobo Wu, Weiqi Zhang & Linan Lei*. Unfolding the resource configuration and interaction in digital servitization: an exploratory two-stage research design. International Journal of Operations & Production Management. (Online)
[3]Linan Lei, Yanan Fu, Xiaobo Wu & Jian Du.* (2022) The Match between Structural Attributes and Content-based Orientation of Managerial Cognition: An Exploratory fsQCA Study of “Hidden Champions”. Management and Organization Review. 18(2), 395-423.
[4]Linan Lei & Xiaobo Wu.* (2022). Thinking like a specialist or a generalist-Evidence from hidden champions in China. Asian Business & Management, 4(1), 160-184.
[5]Peter. J. Williamson, Feng Wan, Eden Yin, Linan Lei.* (2020) Is disruptive innovation in emerging economies different? Evidence from China. Journal of Engineering and Technology Management. 10(1), 571-590.
[6]Linan Lei, Xiaobo Wu* & Ziyan Tan (2020) The growth of hidden champions in China: A cognitive explanation from integrated view. Chinese Management Studies. 14, (3), 613-637.
[7]Linan Lei, Voss Hinrich, Jeremy L. Clegg & Xiaobo Wu (2017). Climate change strategies of multinational enterprises in China. Journal of Cleaner Production, 160(1), 98-108.
Books & Book Chapters
[2] Xiaobo Wu, & Linan Lei,*(2021). Hidden Champions in China, in A. Braček Lalić, D. Purg (Eds.). Hidden Champions in Dynamically Changing Societies, Switzerland, Springer Press.
[3] Xiaobo Wu & Linan Lei,(2021). Innovating for the Poor: The Inclusive Innovation System in China, in X. Fu, B. McKern, J. Chen (Eds). The Oxford Handbook of China Innovation, UK, Oxford University Press.
[4] Linan Lei. (2019). Hidden Champions of Chinese Manufacturing: From Managerial Cognition to Firm Growth, Hangzhou, Zhejiang University Press. (in Chinese)
Conference Papers
[1]Linan Lei (2024). “Report on competitive strength development of modern service enterprises ”, CCF China Digital Service Conference. Ningbo, China.
[2]Linan Lei (2023). “Duplicity is Not Always Evil? Lessons from Hidden Champions in China”, ZIBS-ANU Joint Forum. Haining, China.
[3]Linan Lei (2022). “Hidden Champions in CEE and China ”, The 8th High-Level Think Tanks Symposium of China and CEEC. (online)
[4]Linan Lei (2021). “The Match Between Structural Attributes and Content-Based Orientation of Managerial Cognition: An Exploratory fsQCA Study of‘Hidden Champions’”,Barcelona School of Management (BSM), Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain.(online)
[5]Linan Lei, Xiaobo Wu, & Yanan Fu (2017). “Strategic schema and business specialization: Evidence from the catch-up and beyond of a Chinese hidden champion”, The 13th International Symposium on Global Manufacturing and China. Hangzhou, China. (ISTP Index)
[6]Linan Lei (2017). “How to Develop Climate Change Adaptations? Lessons from MNEs Investing in China”, The 12th International Ph.D. School on Innovation and Economic Development (Globelics Academy), University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.
[7]Linan Lei(2016). “Decision-making Pathway of Developing Climate Change Adaptation: Lessons from MNEs Investing in China”, The 43rd Academy of International Business (UK & Ireland Chapter) Conference. Birkbeck, University of London, London, UK.
[8]Linan Lei & Jing Li (2014). “Inclusive innovation through intermediary in the resource-limited setting”. The 10th CICALICS Workshop. Beijing, China.
Research Grants
[1] 01/2024, General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China [PI]
[2] 11/2022, National Key Research and Development Program for Young Scientists [PI]
[3] 01/2022, Soft Science Project of Zhejiang Province [PI]
[4] 12/2021, Ministry of Science and Technology – “Belt and Road Initiative” Fund [PI]
[5] 01/2021, National Research Grant – NSFC Young Scientists Fund [PI]
Research Interests
Teaching Courses
[1]Strategic Management
[2]Strategic and Innovation Management
[3]Frontiers in Innovation Management
[4]Thesis and Dissertation Writing
[5] Industrial Organization and Innovation in China
[6] Innovation and Digitalization in Champion Enterprises
[7] Technology Innovation Driving Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Awards & Honors
[1] 4/ 2023, Advanced Employee of the Year 2022, Zhejiang University
[2] 1/ 2023, Advanced Employee of the Year 2022, Zhejiang University International Campus
[3] 1/ 2023, Outstanding Academic Achievement Award of the Year 2022, Zhejiang University International Joint College (Haining International Campus)
[4] 1/ 2022, Selected for Zhejiang Province High-Level Talents Special Support Plan
[5] 12/ 2021, First Prize of the 21st Zhejiang Province Outstanding Achievements in Philosophy and Social Science
[6] 11/ 2021, Selected for Zhejiang Province Young Talents Program
[7] 7/2021, Outstanding Communist Party Member, Zhejiang University International Campus
[8] 11/ 2020, Selected for Innovative Jiaxing Elite Leadership Program
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Office Hours: Each Monday 13:00-16:00
