William DeJong | Change Theory | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. William DeJong | Change Theory | Innovative Research Award

Partner at INI-Research, Netherlands

William DeJong is a Dutch researcher and consultant with a strong background in applied mathematics, organizational change, and innovation management. He has extensive experience in academic research, government policy, and consultancy, particularly focusing on the systemic effects of information and communication technology (ICT) implementation. His work emphasizes the difference between ordinary change and innovation, often through the lens of second-order change.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands

    • Studied Applied Mathematics and Model Building

    • Graduated in 1980

  • Ph.D. – University of Groningen

    • Focus: Innovative effects of ICT-implementation on organizations

    • Based on over a decade of experience in ICT strategy

Professional Experience 💼

  • 1980–1983 – Leiden University (Social Sciences, Section Futurology)

    • Developed a combined game and computer model of the Dutch Educational System

  • 1983–1994 – Ministry of Education and Science (Netherlands)

    • Held various roles in policy, management, and executive functions

    • Specialized in computerization and business process redesign

  • Since 1994 – INI-Research / INI-Consult

    • Role: Researcher and Consultant

    • Focus areas include organizational innovation and change management

Research Interests 🔬

  • Management of change and innovation in organizations

  • Differences between innovation and ordinary change (first-order vs. second-order change)

  • ICT implementation and its organizational impact

  • Second-order change in biological and geological systems

  • Systemic modeling and futurology

Conclusion🌟

William DeJong has built a career at the intersection of technology, organizational science, and systemic change. With a strong foundation in mathematics and systems modeling, he transitioned into roles that combined research and policymaking. His contributions to understanding second-order change in organizations—and even in natural systems—have led to a body of work comprising around 20 co-authored articles, primarily with collaborator Gea Mulder. His professional journey reflects a consistent focus on the dynamics of deep, structural innovation.

Publications 📚

  1. 🆕 DeJong, W. M., & de Vries, H. J. (2025, May). A socio-mathematical definition of innovation – The distinction with ordinary change. Technovation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2025.103220

  2. 🔬 DeJong, W., & Degens, H. (2024, Apr 15). Micro- and Macroevolution: A Continuum or Two Distinct Types of Change? Qeios. https://doi.org/10.32388/KIEJWR.2

  3. 📄 DeJong, W., & Degens, H. (2024, Feb 29). Micro- and Macroevolution: A Continuum or Two Distinct Types of Change? (Preprint). https://doi.org/10.32388/KIEJWR

  4. 🌋 DeJong, W. M., & Mulder, G. (2021, Jul). Griggs’ theory of the viscosity of rocks: A chain of mistakes. Journal of Geology and Geophysics, 10(4), 1–5.

  5. 🧬 DeJong, W. (2011, Mar 1). The Evolutionary Dynamics of Digital and Nucleotide Codes. The Open Evolution Journal, 5, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.2174/1874404401105010001

  6. 📚 DeJong, W., & Mulder, G. (2022, May). A Catastrophe Scenario Explanation for the Rise of Diapirs. In Current Advances in Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences (Vol. 3). https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/cagees/v3/15812D

 

 

 

Mengya Li | Technology Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mengya Li | Technology Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Associate Research Fellow at Sichuan University, China

Dr. Mengya Li is an accomplished academic and researcher, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Sichuan University. With a robust background in economics and finance, she has published extensively on topics related to technology incubation, enterprise innovation, and venture capital. Her recent research explores how technology platforms foster breakthrough innovations and how income inequality may influence social phenomena like marriage. Dr. Li is a recognized leader in her field, with numerous honors, including the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by the China Association for Science and Technology in 2023 and the Sichuan Province High-level Talent Plan in 2024.

Her work has received support from prestigious funding sources such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Sichuan Natural Science Foundation Project. Dr. Li is also active in service roles, including as a Standing Director of the Technology Incubation and Innovation Ecology Branch of the Chinese Society of Technology Economics and a Director of the Women Science and Technology Workers Committee. 🌱

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Educational Background 🎓

Mengya Li holds a Ph.D. in Economics (2019) from Chongqing University. She also earned her M.A. in Finance (2016) and B.A. in Economics (2014) from the same institution. Her solid educational foundation has paved the way for her extensive academic and professional career.

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Mengya Li began her academic journey as an Assistant Professor at the School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University (2020-2022). She currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Business School of Sichuan University since 2022. Her expertise lies in technology incubation, enterprise innovation, and venture capital, making her a prominent figure in the field of economic management and innovation studies.

Research Interests 🔬

Her research primarily focuses on technology incubation, enterprise innovation management, and venture capital. Dr. Li investigates how technological platforms, innovation ecosystems, and venture capital influence the performance and growth of entrepreneurial enterprises, with a particular interest in the impact of regional institutional environments on innovation and enterprise performance.

Publications 📚

  1. Zheng, Y., Zhou, B., Hao, C., Gao, R., & Li, M.* (2024). Evolutionary game analysis on the cross-organizational cooperative R&D strategy of general purpose technologies under two-way collaboration. Technology in Society, 76, 102473.
  2. Song, Z., Cheng, Z., & Li, M.* (2024). Does income inequality restrain marriage? A longitudinal study from the 35 large and medium-sized cities of China. Cities, 152, 105200.
  3. Zou, J., Li, M.*, & Yang, D. (2024). Cold start and hot feedback: A knowledge sharing and governance model considering individual willingness from the perspective of prospect theory. Journal of Knowledge Management, Published online.
  4. Li, M., Yang, D.*, Zou, J., Hao, C., & Li, H. (2024). Research on enabling mechanism of technology platform enterprises to breakthrough key and core technologies of entrepreneurial enterprise clusters. Journal of Management Science, 37(2), 3-20.
  5. Li, M., Song, Z., & Hao, C. (2024). Research on the influence of technological alliance on entrepreneurial enterprise performance. Studies in Science of Science, 42(11), 2397-2408.
  6. Li, M., Zhang, Y., Yang, D., Hu, X., & Zhang, J. (2023). How does the incubation platform internal network improve entrepreneurial performance? A case study based on the dual perspective of resources and learning. Management Review, 35(9), 324-336.
  7. Li, M., Yang, D.*, Hu, X., & Zhang, J. (2022). How does the incubation platform realize resource co-development in the context of the internal network? Journal of Management World, 38(2), 169-187+11.
  8. Li, M., Yang, D., & Wang, Y. (2022). Value creation process of technology entrepreneurship incubation platform: A multi-case study. R&D Management, 34(2), 134-148.
  9. Li, M., Yan, T., & Hao, C. (2021). Venture capital, innovation output quality and enterprise performance: Based on the adjustment role of regional institutional environment. Science Research Management, 42(8), 168-175.
  10. Li, M., Yan, T., & Hao, C. (2021). Venture capital and internationalization of enterprise R&D: A study of China’s GEM listed companies. Science Research Management, 42(6), 1-8.