Prof. Yan Zhao

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Research Interests/Forschungsschwerpunkte

• Innovation Management
• Technology Innovation and Technology Transfer
• Service Innovation
• Innovation of Alliance and Cluster Network
• Venture Capital
• Entrepreneurship
• Small Business Management
• Interaction Patterns of Innovation Team/Creative Team

Education/Wissenschaftliche Ausbildung

• Bachelor of Science, School of Life Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 1995-1999.
• Doctor of Philosophy, School of Business, University of Science and Technology of China, 1999-2004.
• special reporter, Anhui Daily, 1999-2001.
• Consultant, Mengcheng Cigar Factory, 2000.
• Consultant/special technology adviser, Yajie Guomao Group, Fuyang, 2000.
• Vice- President, Anhui Zhongyi Group, 2001-2003.
• Consultant, Marketing Consulting Co. Ltd, Shanghai Investing Consulting Corporation (SICCMC), 2003-2004.
• Lecturer, Sydney Institute of Language and Commerce (SILC), Shanghai University, 2004-2007.
• Senior Consultant, Fuji Consulting Corporation, 2006-2007.
• Deputy Director, Center for Learning, Innovation and Management of Business (CLIMB), 2007-2009.
• Associate Professor, Sydney Institute of Language and Commerce (SILC), Shanghai University, 2007-2009.
• Visiting Scholar (sponsored by DAAD), University of Regensburg, Germany, 2008.
• Visiting Scholar (sponsored by Huygens Scholarship), United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and social Research and training center on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), 2008-2009.
• Associate Professor, Professor, PhD Supervisor, School of Management, Shanghai University, 2008- .
• Executive Director, Director, Center for Innovation and Knowledge Management (former Center for Global Innovation and Chinese Entrepreneurship), Shanghai University, 2008- .
• Associate Dean, Xian Da Business School, Shanghai International Studies University, 2016-2019.

Publications/Veröffentlichungen

• Yan Zhao, and Chen, XJ. Research on a Model of Penetrability of Information Interior and Exterior to a Corporation. Forecasting, 2002, Vol 21, (5):53-58 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Chen, XJ. Agent Distortion Issue in Traditional Principal-Agent Theory Facing Venture Business. Economic Theory and Business Management, 2002, (11):43-46 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Chen, XJ. An Analysis of Games of Venture Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist under an Uncertain Environment. China Soft Science, 2003, (2): 146-151 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Chen, XJ. Principal-Agent Theory in Venture Business. Operations Research and Management Science, 2003, Vol 12, (5):71-76 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Chen, XJ. Entrepreneur Team in Venture Business. China Management Science, 2004, Vol 12, (1):122-130 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Zhou, W., and FR Xi. Press and Strategy for Improving Independent Innovation Ability. East China Economic Management, 2006, Vol 20, (6):119- 122. (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao. Innovation of the Entrepreneurs. Chinese Academic Forum, 2006, (8):53 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Cai, L. Analysis of the Performance Assessment Scheme for the Top Management in Company A. Scientific Research Monthly, 2006, (12):204-205 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao. Venture Capitalist- Venture Entrepreneur Management Monitoring Model. Journal of Systems and Management, 2007, Vol 16, (2): 139-143 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Lu, J., and Lu, Y. Entrepreneurship Tendency of Shanghai Population. Soft Science, 2008, Vol 22, (3): 116-119 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao. and Lu, Y. Preliminary Research on Cluster Innovation of Financial Services: Taking Lujiazui of Shanghai as an Example. in Proceedings of Shanghai Association of Productivity Science. Shanghai: Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Publishing House, 2008 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao. Theory of the Firm: Contract, Ownership, and Principal-Agent. Productivity Research, 2009, (3):11-13 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Zhou, W., Dowling, M., and Huesig, S. Innovation Ability of Knowledge Intensive Business Services Cluster on the Basis of Rough Set Theories. Soft Science, 2009, Vol 23, (4): 46-49, 55 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Lu, Y. The Relationship between Venture Capital and Listed Companies’ Performance ——Taking Chinese Listed Companies in SME Board as Examples. Science & Technology Progress and Policy, 2009, Vol 26, (23):108-111 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Wang, C. Literature Review of Cluster Innovation and Innovation System in Knowledge Intensive Business Services. Science & Technology Progress and Policy, 2009, Vol 26, (24):195-200 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Zhou, W., and S. Huesig. Innovation as Clusters in Knowledge Intensive Business Services: Taking ICT services in Shanghai and Bavaria as an Example. International Journal of Innovation Management (IJIM), 2010, Vol 14, (1): 1-18.
• Yan Zhao, Zhou, W., Huesig, S., and W. Vanhaverbeke. Environment, Network Interactions and Innovation Performance of Industrial Clusters: Evidences from Germany, Netherlands and China. Journal of Science and Technology Policy in China, 2010, Vol 1, (3): 210-233.
• Yan Zhao. On the Major Elements of Entrepreneurship. Tsinghua Management Review, 2012, (6): 44-47 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Guo, XW. Structural Hole Degree, Inter-firm Network and Innovation Performance. Science & Technology Progress and Policy, 2012, Vol 29, (17): 76-81 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Wang, B., and Zhou, RB. A New Thought on Strategic Alliance Research from Social Network Perspectives: Based on Literature Review. Soft Science, 2012, Vol 26, (9): 138-141 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Liu, ZS. The Empirical Study on the Impact of Firms' Network Position and Resource Position on Innovation Performance: Taking Chinese Chemical Strategic Alliances as an Example. R&D Management, 2012, Vol 24, (5): 73-82 (in Chinese).
• Zheng, XJ., and Yan Zhao. The impact of alliance network structure on firm innovation capability: An empirical study of 10 high-tech industries in China. Journal of Science and Technology Policy in China, 2013, Vol 4, (1):1-12.
• Yan Zhao, and Zhou, J. An Empirical Study on the Impact of Embeddedness and Alliance Types in Interfirm Network to Innovation Performance— A Case study on Chinese Semiconductor Strategic Alliances Network. R&D Management, 2013, Vol 25, (1): 12-23 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Zheng, XJ. Network-based Clustering, Connectivity and Firm Knowledge Innovation: An Empirical Research on Alliance Relation Network in 10 High-tech Industries in China. Science of Science and Management of Science and Technology, 2013a, Vol 34, (3): 23-32 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Wang, Q. The Empirical Study on the Impact of Alliance Network’s Small-World Characteristics on Innovation : The Case of Chinese Communication Equipment Industry’s Strategic Alliances. China Soft Science, 2013, (4):108-116 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Zheng, XJ. Impact of Network Embeddedness and Geographic Embeddedness on the Innovation Performance of the Alliance Enterprises: An Empirical Research on the High-tech Listed Companies in China. Science Research Management, 2013b, Vol 34, (11): 9-17 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Guo, XW. Knowledge Sharing in Strategic Alliance: A Game Theoretical Analysis. East China Economic, 2013, Vol 27, (7): 108-111, 138 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao. Who Decides the Boundary of the Firm? PKU Business Review, 2013, (11): 24-29 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Wang, Q., and Guo, XW. A Study on Performance of Strategic Alliances Inter-enterprise Innovation Network. East China Economic Management, 2014, Vol 28, (1):108-112 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Yao, F. Influence Factors of Firm Alliances During the Dynamic Evolution of Innovation Network——Based on Chinese Automobile Industry Innovation Alliance. R&D Management, 2014, Vol 26, (1): 70-77 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Wang, B. The Effect of Structural Property and Resource Property in Strategic Alliance Network on Firms’Knowledge Creation-- The Empirical Study on Chinese Biomedical Industry. Soft Science, 2014, Vol 28, (7):59-64 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Meng, QS. Evaluation of enterprise innovative capability based on cohesive behaviors in inter-firm innovation network. Science Research Management, 2014, Vol 35, (7): 35-43 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Wang, B., and Zheng, XJ. Impact of Geographical Proximity, Regional Location and Network Structural Characteristics on Firms' Innovation Performance in Alliance Innovation Network -- Based on the Empirical Analysis of Chinese Communication Equipment Industry. R&D Management, 2015, Vol 27, (1):124-131 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Feng, WY. Evaluation of Regional Innovation Capability in Baoshan Shanghai. Science Research Management, 2015, Vol 36: 139-144 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Wang, Q., and Zheng, XJ. Cluster Is Good, and Alliance Makes it Better: Network Vicinity, Geographical Proximity and Knowledge Transfer Performance. Science Research Management, 2016, Vol 37, (1): 128-136 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Feng, WY., and Zheng, XJ. The Impact of Coupling Between Cliques and Knowledge Flow in Alliance Network on Firm Innovation Capability. Science Research Management, 2016, Vol 37,(3): 51-58 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Meng, QS., and Zheng, XJ. Exploratory analysis of the cohesion phenomenon in alliance network of China automobile industry. Science Research Management, 2016, Vol 37, (4): 547-557 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Xu, YL. A regional innovation capability evaluation of Shanghai. Science Research Management, 2016, Vol 37,(4): 489-494 (in Chinese).
• Zheng, XJ, and Yan Zhao. The Empirical Study on the Impact of Firm Embeddedness and Location on Firm Knowledge Creation Capability in Alliance Innovation Network. R&D Management, 2013a, Vol 25, (4):20-29,103 (in Chinese).
• Zheng, XJ, and Yan Zhao. Game Analysis of Inter-Firm Knowledge Sharing in Alliance Innovation Network. Soft Science, 2013b, Vol 27, (10):83-86, 96 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Wang B., and Meng QS. Alliance-Adding Cluster Means Icing on the Cake: The Impact of Geographic Proximity, Regional Location, and Network Structural Characteristics on Firm Innovation Performance in Alliance Innovation Network. in Asian Business and Management Practices: Trends and Global Considerations, Dasho Karma Ura and Patricia Ordoñez de Pablos eds. 2015. IGI Global.
• Yan Zhao, and Wang, YN. A Study on Firm Role and Innovation Capability in Alliance Network -- An Empirical Analysis Based on Chinese Communication Equipment Industry. Science Research Management, 2017, Vol 38,(4): 63-70 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Xu, YL. A Research on Innovation Capability Evaluation of Shanghai Zhangjiang high-tech Park. Science Research Management, 2017, Vol 38,(4): 90-97 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Li, Z. Analysis of Development of Chinese Bio-pharmaceutical Firm Alliances. Science Research Management, 2017, Vol 38,(4): 223-229 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Wang, YN. The Stronger, the More Parochial? Evidence From Inter-firm Alliance Innovation Networks ——From the Perspective of Resource and Structure Characteristics. Science of Science and Management of S&T, 2017, Vol 38,(5): 117-127 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Wu, C.Performance Evaluation of Regional Innovation System Based on Dissipative Structure. Science Research Management, 2018, Vol 39,(3): 37-43 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, and Xu, YL. It Makes No Sense to Gild the Lily——Clique-Degrees, Number of firms Outside of Communities and Innovation Performance of Communities in Alliance Network. Science Research Management, 2018, Vol 39,(4): 32-42 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Xiao Han, Zheng Li. An Evaluation of Innovation Capability of Cliques and Liaison Firms. Science Research Management, 2019, Vol 40,(1):61-75 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Zheng Li. Be Careful of Grouping: Research on Firm Innovation and Clique Behavior in Innovation Networks under the Perspective of Cliques. R&D Management, 2019, Vol 31,(02):102-109 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Xiao Han. The More Intimate, the Better? The Impact of the Nature of Ties and Type of Alliance between Inter-Firm Alliances on Firm’s Innovativeness. R&D Management, 2019, Vol 31(6):50-60 (in Chinese).
• Samma Faiz Rasool, Rashid Maqbool, Madeeha Samma *, Yan Zhao *, Amna Anjum. Positioning Depression as a Critical Factor in Creating a Toxic Workplace Environment for Diminishing Worker Productivity. Sustainability, 2019, Vol 11,(9):1-18. (SCI, SSCI, Impact Factor: 2.075, JCR Q2).
• Yan Zhao. Innovation: Delicate or Frugal?. Enterprise Management, 2019, Vol (10):41-42 (in Chinese).
• Samma Faiz Rasool, Madeeha Samma, Mansi Wang *, Yan Zhao * and Yanping Zhang. How Human Resource Management Practices Translate Into Sustainable Organizational Performance: The Mediating Role Of Product, Process And Knowledge Innovation. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 2019, Vol 12: 1009-1025. (SSCI, Impact Factor: 1.952, JCR Q2).
• Yan Zhao. Problems and Countermeasures of the Development of Integrated Innovation Network in the Yangtze River Delta [A]. in Zhiying Liu. Chinese innovation 50 people's pen talks (2019) [C]. Hefei: University of Science and Technology of China Press, 2020:115-118. (ISBN:9787312049019)
• Yan Zhao, Xiaoran Yang, Jiahui Wang, Yuxian Wang. Research on the Relationships among Knowledge Sharing, Proactive Personality and New Product Development Performance in State-owned Enterprises. Innovation Science and Technology, 2020, Vol 20,(5):21-27 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Ling Xuan, Wenfang Chen, Xiao Han. Research on Geographical Proximity, Organizational Proximity, Network Location and Innovation Performance in the Seed Industry Alliance Network. Technology Economics. 2020, Vol 39,(7):63-71 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Yuxian Wang. Distributed Teams: Science and Technology Innovation Team Paradigm for 2035. Innovation Science and Technology, 2020, Vol 20,(6):18-21 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Yuxian Wang. Distributed innovation for 2035. Forum on Science and Technology in China, 2020,(10):5-7 (in Chinese).
• Madeeha Samma, Yan Zhao*, Samma Faiz Rasool, Xiao Han and Ali Shahzad. Exploring The Relationship Between Innovative Work Behavior, Job Anxiety, Workplace Ostracism, And Workplace Incivility: Empirical Evidence From Small And Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Healthcare, 2020, Vol 8: 508. (SSCI, SCI, Impact Factor: 2.645, JCR Q2).
• Yan Zhao, Yuxian Wang, Ran Yang. Collaborative Innovation Activities, Technology Standardization and Innovation Performance of Firms in Alliance Networks. Soft Science, 2021, Vol 35,(1):79-84+98 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Yuxian Wang, Luying Li. Influence of Cognitive Conflict on Innovation Performance: A Study Based on Adjustment of Internal and External Network Connection Strength. Science and Technology Management Research, 2021, Vol 41,(07): 95-101 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Xinyi Deng, Xiao Han. The impact of network closure on enterprises innovation performance--The mediating role of knowledge flow. Studies in Science of Science, 2021, Vol 39,(6): 1144-1152 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Huangyi Gui, Ruixue Yan. Research on 'Three-dimensions Innovation' System and Its Patent Protection and Operation: A Case Study based on Linzhi Science and Technology Group. Innovation Science and Technology, 2021, Vol 21,(07): 83-92 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Jiahui Wang, Tianjiao Hu. Impact of Internal and External Connection of Innovation Team on Innovation Performance Under Team Conflict. Science and Technology Management Research, 2021, Vol 41,(12):139-148 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Xiaoran Yang, Yuxian Wang, Jiahui Wang. A handy tool makes a good work: Knowledge sharing and new product development performance of teams. Studies in Science of Science, 2021, Vol 39,(11): 2035-2043 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Xinghui Piao, Yan Xiao. Research on the System of Innovation Eco-chain--The Example of Foshan Linzhi Shoes Material Co. Innovation Science and Technology, 2021, Vol 21,(10):10-17 (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Xiao Han*, Xiaoran Yang and Zheng Li. Interorganizational Knowledge Networks, R&D Alliance Networks, And Innovation Capability: A Multilevel Network Perspective. Complexity, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8820059. (SCI, Impact Factor: 2.833, JCR Q2).
• Yan Zhao, Manzir Abbas, Madeeha Samma*, Tarik Ozkut, Mubbasher Munir, and Samma Faiz Rasool*. Exploring The Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility, Trust, Corporate Reputation And Brand Equity. Frontiers in Psychology, 2021, Vol 12: 766422. (SSCI, Impact Factor: 2.988, JCR Q2).
• Yan Zhao, Zhou Ye, Xiao Han. A study of technological diversity of innovation network, knowledge base and firm innovation performance. Studies in Science of Science, 2022, Accepted (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Niannian Qi, Ruixue Yan, Qingshi Meng, Zheng Li. Structural embeddedness, absorptive capacity and sustainable innovation of enterprises--Evidence from the innovation network of high-tech enterprise alliances. Journal of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, 2022, Accepted (in Chinese).
• Yan Zhao, Xiaoran Yang, Ruixue Yan, Zheng Li, Niannian Qi. Knowledge sharing, knowledge reuse and new product development performance of R&D team: the inverted U-shaped moderating effect of absorptive capacity. Science & Technology Progress and Policy, 2022, Accepted (in Chinese).
• Bowei Wang, Samma Faiz Rasool*, Yan Zhao*, Madeeha Samma* and Javed Iqbal. Investigating The Nexus Between Critical Success Factors, Despotic Leadership, And Success Of Renewable Energy Projects. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2022, Vol 29: 10388-10398. (SCI, Impact Factor: 4.223, JCR Q2).
• Jianhua Wang, Yan Zhao, Xiao Han, Luying Li*, Samma Faiz Rasool*. Exploring the relationship between value modularity, knowledge transfer, and firm innovation performance: evidence from China. Frontiers in Psychology, 2022, Vol 12: 772231. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.772231 (SSCI，Impact Factor: 2.988，JCR Q2) （Scimago Q1 Psychology）
• Yan Zhao, Huangyi Gui, Tianjiao Hu*, Ke Xu*. Cognitive Differences and the Coding Analysis of the Interaction Behavior Patterns in the Innovation Team. Frontiers in Psychology, 2022, Vol 13: 918238. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.918238. (SSCI, Impact Factor: 2.988, JCR Q2).

Publications/Veröffentlichungen (international)

• Zhao, Y., and X. J. Chen. Research on the Characteristics and Status of Venture Entrepreneur. 2002 International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology, 2002 International Symposium on Management of Technology.
• Zhao, Y., and X. J. Chen. Agent Distortion Issue in Traditional Principal-Agent Theory Facing Venture Business. 2002 International Conference on Systems, Development and Self-organization.
• Zhao, Y., and X. J. Chen. A Model of Management Monitoring towards Venture Entrepreneur. 2002 International Conference on Systems, Development and Self-organization.
• Zhao, Y., Zhou, W., and X. J. Chen. Wealth Constraint Effect Based Cooperation in Venture Business. 2004 International Engineering Management Conference Proceedings, 2004: 729-732 (EI: 05189080554).
• Zhao, Y., and X. J. Chen. Entrepreneur Team in Venture Business. 2004 International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology Proceedings, 2004:696-700 (ISI: 000226899800152).
• Zhao, Y., Lu, J., and W. Zhou. Entrepreneurial Intentions for University Students: Quality, Concern, Ability, and Personal Background. 2007 International Symposium on Management of Technology Proceedings, 2007: 1207- 1211 (ISTP: 000248091800262).
• Zhao, Y. and W. Zhou. The Mode of Enhancing Open Independent Innovation Based on Technology Transference. 2007 International Symposium on Management of Technology Proceedings, 2007: 1051- 1055 (ISTP: BGL01).
• Zhao, Y. and Y. Lu. The Impact of China’s Innovation Activities on Economic Growth. 2008 Annual Conference of Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Proceedings, 2008: 130-134 (ISTP: 000257563500022).
• Zhao, Y. and Y. Lu. Principal-Agent Theory in Venture Business. 2008 Chinese Control and Decision Conference Proceedings, 2008: 2724-2729 (EI: 084011610234; ISTP: 000260562701281).
• Zhao, Y., He, Y.Z., and W. Yuan. Environment, Network Interactions and Innovation Performance of Clusters: Evidences from Germany, Netherlands and China. 2010 Annual Conference of Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Proceedings, 2010: 457-467 (ISTP: 000288141300057).
• Zhao, Y., Wang, C., and R.B. Zhou. Study on high-tech industry’s innovative capacity of East China. Proceedings of 2010 International Conference on E-Business and E-Government, 2010: 1242-1245 (ISBN: 9780769539973. EI: 20104913458500).
• Zhao, Y., Xiao, Y.J., and W. Chen. The Impact of Venture Capital on Firms’ Accounting Performance —Taking Chinese Listed Companies in SME Board as Examples. Proceedings of 2010 International Conference on E-Business and E-Government, 2010: 1271-1276 (ISBN: 9780769539973. EI: 20104913458742).
• Zhao, Y. and Z.S. Liu. The empirical study on the impact of firms' alliance position on innovation performance: Taking Chinese chemical strategic alliances as an example. Proceedings of 2011 International Conference on Information Science and Engineering. 2011: 1350-1353.
• Zhao, Y. and J. Zhou. Interfirm Network and Innovation Performance: The effects of tie strength and structural equivalence. Proceedings of 2011 International Conference on Information Science and Engineering. 2011: 4764-4767.
• Zhao, Y. and X.W. Guo. Structural Hole Degree, Inter-firm Network and Innovation Performance. Proceedings of 2011 International Conference on Information Science and Engineering. 2011: 3580-3583.
• Zhao, Y. and Shi, L. Empirical Study on the relatedness with Mode of Strategic Alliance and Management performance of High-tech Corporation—A case study of GQ. Proceedings of 2012 International Conference on Computer Engineering, Ethics and the Rule of Law. 2012: 36-40.
• Zhao, Y. and Zhou, RB. The effects of both Structural holes and Knowledge accumulation on firm’s Innovation performance. Proceedings of 2012 International Conference on E-Business and E-Government. 2012: 2952-2956.
• Zhao, Y., and Y. N. Wang. Firm Role, Innovation Capability, and Alliance Network: An Empirical Analysis Based on Chinese Communication Equipment Industry [A]. 2016 (9th) International Symposium on Computational Intelligence and Design [C], 2016: 244-247 (EI: 20170903388094).

Books

• Zhao, Y. Entrepreneurship in Hi-Tech Venture Business. Shanghai: Shanghai University Publishing House, 2007 (in Chinese).
• Zhao, Y, et al. On Technology Based Entrepreneurship. Beijing: Intellectual Property Publishing House, 2007 (in Chinese).
• Zhao, Y. Innovation Management. Beijing: Beijing University Publishing House, 2012 (in Chinese).
• Zhao, Y. Innovation Management. Beijing: Beijing University Publishing House, 2017 (in Chinese) (2nd edition).
• Zhao, Y. A Brief History of Innovation. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press, 2019 (in Chinese).
• Chen, J., Zhao, Y., Shao, YF., Huang, SF., Yang, XR. Creative Thinking. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press, 2021 (in Chinese).