Hangrui Dai

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Hangrui Dai is an emerging scholar whose research focuses on the intersection of industrial automation, environmental economics, and international trade. In their most-cited work, "Does the application of industrial robots promote export green transformation? Evidence from Chinese manufacturing enterprises" (2024), Dai investigates how the adoption of robotics influences the environmental sustainability of export-oriented manufacturing. This study, which has garnered 15 citations in a short period, provides critical empirical evidence that automation can drive green innovation by reducing resource waste and emissions in production processes. Dai’s contributions are particularly significant for policymakers and firms navigating the dual pressures of technological upgrading and environmental regulation. By linking Industry 4.0 technologies to ecological outcomes, Dai offers a nuanced understanding of how developing economies can achieve both competitiveness and sustainability. Their work has been recognized for its timely relevance, as global supply chains increasingly prioritize green standards. As a rising voice in this field, Dai continues to explore how technological change can be harnessed for environmental gains, making their research essential for students and researchers interested in sustainable development, trade policy, and the economic impacts of automation.