Professor Yu Xiong cuts through the noise where academic research meets real-world impact. A Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, he transforms complex ideas into practical solutions that change industries. His work in blockchain and AI has shifted government policies and business practices worldwide. Not content with theory alone, he's built successful tech companies and advises governments on digital strategy. Whether in the boardroom or the classroom, Yu bridges cultures and disciplines to solve genuine problems, turning cutting-edge research into tangible benefits for business and society.
He has successfully translated his academic expertise into entrepreneurial ventures with significant economic impact exceeding £120 million. As co-founder and Managing Director of OxValue.AI, he helped create the only social science spinout from Oxford University in a decade, achieving a £20 million valuation. He also co-founded and chairs Keath.AI, an EdTech company that applies generative AI to education data analysis, valued at £40 million in 2024.
Professor Yu Xiong currently serves as the Associate Vice President for External Engagement and Chair Professor of Business Analytics at the University of Surrey, where he also directs the Surrey Academy for Blockchain and Metaverse Applications. His academic career includes previous positions as Chair Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University, and Senior Lecturer in Operations Management at Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia.
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