Edgar Brea is a Lecturer in Innovation at UQ Business School, where he leads research and teaching on technology and innovation management. Edgar 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 providing guidance on the development and management of technological innovation across a variety of industries including banking, oil and gas, food and beverage, bioinformatics, as well as science organisations such as the CSIRO.
His research focuses on the intersection of technology, innovation, and strategic management, with particular 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. He aims to develop effective strategies for technology and innovation management that both unlock the potential of emerging technologies and help diverse actors innovate collaboratively in increasingly complex digital ecosystems.