Gang Qiao

Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Harbin Engineering University, Hefei University

Papers

Total Citations

159

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About

Gang Qiao is a leading researcher at the intersection of technological adoption and environmental innovation, with a particular focus on China’s evolving industrial landscape. His work primarily explores how automation and robotics influence green innovation and sustainability outcomes. In his highly cited study, “The role of robot adoption in green innovation: Evidence from China” (147 citations), Qiao demonstrates that the integration of industrial robots significantly enhances firms’ capacity for eco-friendly innovation, offering critical insights for policymakers and industry leaders navigating the green transition. Beyond environmental economics, Qiao has contributed to defense and security technologies, notably through his work on a “Kite-type passive acoustic detection system for underwater small targets” (11 citations), which addresses the growing threat of underwater intrusions to critical infrastructure. His ongoing research, including the recent “Higher education expansion and the adoption of robots in China,” examines how educational policy shapes automation trends. With a career bridging applied engineering and socio-economic analysis, Qiao’s interdisciplinary approach provides a nuanced understanding of how technology reshapes both security and sustainability in modern China.