I mainly use qualitative methods to explore issues in innovation and entreprenuerial ecosystems. My first-authored research has appreared at the Academy of Management Journal, Research Policy (2x), and Management and Organization Review, among others.

EMPLOYMENT

Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University            08/2024 – 

    Associate Professor of Management and Organizations                                     

Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University            08/2019 – 07/2024

    Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations                                     

Imperial College Business School                                                                                  10/2018 – 08/2019 

    Research Associate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship                                           

EDUCATION

Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge                                                     10/2014 – 12/2018

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Manufacturing and Management

Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge                                                     10/2013 – 09/2014

    Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Industrial Systems, Manufacturing and Management

Department of Industrial Engineering, Tsinghua University                                            08/2009 - 07/2013

    Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Industrial Engineering 

Research Interests

Firms' innovation ecosystems and regional entreprenuerial ecosystems: dynamics, governance, and competitions; Qualitative research.

Publications

1. Shi, X., Liang, X., Ansari, S. 2024. Bricks without straw: Overcoming resource limitations to architect ecosystem leadership. Academy of Management Journal. 67(4): 1084-1123. https://doi.org/10.5465/amj.2021.1440

2. Shi, X., Liang, X., Luo, Y. 2023. Unpacking the intellectual structure of ecosystem research in innovation studies. Research Policy. 52(6), 104783. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2023.104783

3. Shi, X.*, Shi, Y. 2022. Unpacking the process of resource allocation within an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Research Policy. 51(9), 104378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2021.104378

4. Shi, X., Jimenez, W., Shi, Y., Zhang, Y., Liu, Z. 2024. Harnessing the power of quasi-supply chains: Toward an ecosystem perspective for transformative supply chain management. Journal of Supply Chain Management. Early View. https://doi.org/10.1111/jscm.12335

5. Shi, X., Luo, Y., Hou, H., Rong, K., & Shi, Y. 2022. Exploring the process of business ecosystem emergence: insights from the Chinese mobile phone industry. Management and Organization Review. 18(1): 4-42.  https://doi.org/10.1017/mor.2021.39

6. Cao, Z., Shi, X*.  2021. A systematic literature review of entrepreneurial ecosystems in advanced and emerging economies. Small Business Economics. 57(1): 75-110. (ESI Hot Paper, Highly Cited Paper) https://doi.org/10.1007/s11187-020-00326-y

7. Shi, X*.  2020. Unpacking the puzzle of China's innovation. Journal of International Management. 26(4). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intman.2020.100757

8. Liang, X., Luo, Y., Shao, X., & Shi, X*. 2022. Managing complementors in innovation ecosystems: a typology for generic strategies. Industrial Management & Data Systems. 122(9): 2072-2090. http://doi.org/10.1108/IMDS-12-2021-0809

9. Rong, K., Ren, Q., & Shi, X. 2018. The determinants of network effects: Evidence from online games business ecosystems. Technological Forecasting & Social Change. 134(9): 45–60. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2018.05.007 

10. Zhang, H., Hu, Y., Shi, X., & Gao, Y. 2022. When and how do innovation ecosystems outperform integrated organizations? On technological interdependencies and ecosystem performance. Industrial Management & Data Systems. 122(9): 2091-2120. http://doi.org/10.1108/IMDS-11-2021-0720

11. Liang X., Shi X., & Shi Y. 2020. Innovation Capability Evolutions of Chinese Flagship Companies. In Maureen M. & Jin J. ed Creating Leading Edge Technical Competencies in Chinese Companies. Edward Elgar Publishers.

SELECTED AWARDS

2024 Academy of Management Best Paper Proceedings

2024 Academy of Management ISM (Institute for Supply Management) Best Paper Award Second Place

2024 European Academy of Management Strategy SIG Best Paper Award

2024 Management and Organization Review Best Reviewer Award

2023 Academy of Management Annual Conference OSCM Division Chan Hahn Best Paper Award Finalist

2020 Shanghai Pujiang Talent

2020 Shanghai Chenguang Scholar

2018 European Academy of Management Annual Conference Best Paper Award

2017 Strategic Management Society Annual Conference Best PhD student Paper Award Finalist

ACADEMIC SERVICES: 

Editorial board member: Journal of Operations Management, Management and Organization Review

Reviewing for Journal of Operations Management, Journal of International Business Studies, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Research Policy, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, Journal of Supply Chain Management, Long Range Planning, Journal of Small Business Management, Management and Organization Review, Small Business Economics, Technovation, Technological Forecasting and Social Change.

Qualitative Research Methods (Masters and PhDs)

Academic Writing and Ethics (MBA, EMBA) (Teaching evaluation 99.78/100, top 4%)

Innovation Bootcamp (MTT)

Principles of Management (Undergraduates, in English) (Teaching evaluation rank No.3 out of 146 courses in Antai.)

Philosophy of Management Research (Masters and PhD)