Regular biography
Dr Edgar Brea is a Lecturer in Innovation at the UQ Business School, where he leads research and teaching on technology and innovation management. His research focuses on the intersection of technology, innovation, and strategic management, with an emphasis on AI and digital technologies. He explores the implications of these technologies for knowledge creation, collective problem solving, and innovation processes in organisations and ecosystems. Dr Brea holds a PhD in Innovation Management from The University of Queensland, as well as a Master of Technology and Innovation Management and a Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering. He has over 15 years of consulting and research experience across various industries, including banking, oil and gas, and science organisations.
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Edgar Brea is a researcher at The University of Queensland, focusing on innovation, technology strategy, and business model innovation. His work explores how AI and digital ecosystems influence organizational innovation performance and the role of technology in enhancing competitiveness. Brea's research also addresses challenges in data governance, digital service transformation, and sustainable practices within industries such as food and beverage. His publications highlight the interplay between commercial and non-commercial orientations in shaping machine learning innovation and the importance of domain expertise in the age of AI. Brea emphasizes the development of lightweight assistive technologies and the integration of design thinking in analytics development.