Xiao Yu

Dr. Xiao Yu is a prominent figure in the field of digital economy and artificial systems. He serves as the Founder and Executive Secretary-general of the Institute for Digital Economy & Artificial Systems (IDEAS), established in 2021through collaboration between Xiamen University and Moscow Lomonosov State University under the BRICS Partnership of New Industrial Revolution. Additionally, he is the Founder and Director of the Sichuan Digital Development Research Center (SDDRC), a government-affiliated think tank jointly built by the Sichuan Provincial Big Data Center and the Sichuan Administration Institute.

Dr. Yu Xiao earned his Ph.D. in social sciences from Tsinghua University, with prior academic achievements including a master's degree in art history from the Chinese National Academy of Arts and dual bachelor's degrees in management and philosophy from Renmin University of China. His diverse academic background reflects his multidisciplinary approach.

His research interests encompass various aspects of the digital government and digital economy, including ethics, governance, commercialization, and international cooperation in science and technology. Dr. Xiao has published over 20 papers in top English and Chinese journals such as E-government, Knowledge-Based System, IEEE Access, and Urban Planning.