Curriculum vitae

 Zhangbo YANG

Department of Sociology

School of Humanities and Social Science

Xi’an Jiaotong University

Email: yang_zb@xjtu.edu.cn

Xi’an China 710049

 

Zhangbo Yang (yang_zb@xjtu.edu.cn) (PhD, Xi’an Jiaotong University) is a Professor in the Department of Sociology of School of Humanities and Social Science, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. His research focus is on social network analysis, social capital, guanxi, and computational sociology. He has published several peer reviewed papers, including in Journal of Product Innovation Management, Scientific Reports, Management and Organization Review, BMC Public Health. He also received support from several national foundations such as National Natural Science Foundation of China and China Postdoctoral Science Foundation.

 

Academic positions held

  • Xi’an Jiaotong University, Department of Sociology, School of Humanities and Social Science, Professor. Jan, 2023 – Present.
  • Xi’an Jiaotong University, Department of Sociology, School of Humanities and Social Science, Associate Professor. Dec., 2017 – Dec. 2022.
  • Drexel University, Lebow Business School, Visiting Scholar, Dec, 2017-Dec, 2018.
  • Xi’an Jiaotong University, Department of Sociology, School of Humanities and Social Science, Assistant Professor. Oct., 2015 – Nov., 2017.
  • Xi’an Jiaotong University, School of Humanities and Social Science, Postdoctoral researcher. October, 2015 – April, 2019.
  • Xi’an Jiaotong University, Institute for Empirical Social Science Research, Researcher.   Oct., 2015 – Present.

Research interests

  • Social Networks, Organizational Networks, Social Capital, Innovation

Education

  • Xi’an Jiaotong University (Xi’an, China), Ph.D. in Administrative Management, School of Management. September 2015.
  • Xi’an Jiaotong University (Xi’an, China), M.A. in Law, School of Law. July 2010.
  • Xi’an Jiaotong University (Xi’an, China), B.A. in Law, School of Law. July 2008.

Books

  • Yang Z, Gao S. Complex Network Study in Biotechnology Industry. 2016. Xi’an Jiaotong University Press.

Publications 

  • Yang, Z; Chen, Z; Wang, H. (2022) Contact network analysis of COVID-19 Delta variant outbreak in urban China —based on 2,050 confirmed cases in Xi’an, China. BMC Public Health 22. （SCI JCR Q2）
  • Yang, Z; Shu, C; Gao, S; Wang, H. (2022) The Combined Impact of Direct and Indirect Ties on Innovation: The Moderating Role of Similarity in Alliance Sub-types. Journal of Product Innovation Management. 39(6). （SCI/SSCI, JCR Q1）
  • Yang, Z; Zhang, J; Gao, S; Wang, H. (2022) Complex Contact Network of Patients at the Beginning of an Epidemic Outbreak: An Analysis Based on 1218 COVID-19 Cases in China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, 689. （SCI/SSCI, JCR Q1）
  • Yang Z, Song J, Gao S, Wang H, Du Y, Lin Q (2021) Contact network analysis of Covid-19 in tourist areas——Based on 333 confirmed cases in China. PLoS ONE 16(12): e0261335.（SCI, JCR Q2）
  • Yang, Z. (2021). Analysis of dynamic contact network of patients with COVID-19 in Shaanxi Province of China. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 1-9. （SCI, JCR Q1）
  • Li, P., Zhou, S., Zhou, A., & Yang, Z. (2019). Reconceptualizing and Redirecting Research on Guanxi: ‘Guan-Xi’ Interaction to Form a Multicolored Chinese Knot. Management and Organization Review, 15(3), 643-677. (SSCI，Correspondence Author)
  • Yang Z, Gao S, Yang J. (2016). Emergence of biotechnology clusters: How prior structure affects formation of technology connections in Boston and San Diego from 1979 to 2006 . The Journal of High Technology Management Research, 27(1): 21-36.
  • Yang Z, Gao S. Strategic Networks and Firm Technological Innovation - A literature Review based on Social Network Analysis. Journal of Intelligence 2017, 36(06). (In Chinese)
  • Yang Z, Gao S. Research on Evolution of Technology Network of Biotechnology Clusters: in the Cases of Boston and San Diego [J]. Studies in Science of Science, 2013, 35(4). (In Chinese)
  • Yang Z, Bian Y. Bringing Indirect Ties Back In: The Role of Indirect Ties in Relational Resources and Entry-level Wage. Social Science Front, 2016, (12). (In Chinese)
  • Yang Z, Gao S, Yang J, et al. Emergence of biotechnology clusters: How prior structure affects formation of technology connections in Boston and San Diego from 1979 to 2006 [J]. The Journal of High Technology Management Research, 2016, 27.
  • Yang Z, Gao S, Hao Z. Inchworm Effect: Study on Strategic Re-orientation of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Firms Based on Grounded Theory [J]. Management Review, 2016, (11). ( In Chinese)
  • Yang Z, Gao S, Liu X.Keep Good Men Company: A Study on Transnational Social Capital Transfer of Expatriates Based on Social Network Analysis Model[J]. Society, 2015, 35(4) : 177-198. (In Chinese)
  • Gao S, Yang Z. International Biotechnology Legislative Path Changes and Coping Strategies[J]. Journal of Xi’an Jiaotong University (Social Science), 2015, 35(2):83-91. (In Chinese)
  • Yang Z, Gao S. Study on Interactive Pattern of Strategic Orientations Based on Text Mining and Semantic Networks: Case Study of Biotechnology Firms [J]. Science of Science and Management of Science and Technology, 2015, 36(1): 139-149. (In Chinese)
  • Yang Z, Gao S. A study on Re-agglomeration within Biotechnology Industry Cluster Based on Theroy of Heterogeneity[J]. Modern Finance and Economics – Journal of Tianjin University of Finance and Economics, 2014(2):3-17. (In Chinese)
  • Yang Z, Gao S. Study on Biotechnology Industry Cluster Technology Structure through SNA, Boston Cluster as an Example [J]. Studies in Science of Science, 2013,31(9):1338-1346. (In Chinese)
  • Yang Z, Gao S. Research on Business Management of Creative based on Industry Value Chain[J]. Science and Technology Progress and Policy, 2013, 30(6):51-55. (In Chinese)

Conferences

  • Yang, Z., C, Cheng., and Y, Bian. Find a Tie:How Search Strategy of Social Capital affects Labor Market Returns?in Sunbelt XXXVII International Sunbelt Social Network Conference. 2017, INSNA: Beijing, China.
  • Yang, Z., S. Gao and Y. Li. Evolution of Biotechnology Cluster’s Network: How Homophily and Prior Structure affect Formation of Technology Connections in Boston and San Diego. Sunbelt XXXIV International Sunbelt Social Network Conference, 2014. INSNA: St. Pete Beach, FL.
  • Yang Z, Bian Y, Cheng C. Job First and Guanxi First: How Search Strategy of Social Capital affects Labor Market Returns? Conference of Chinese Network for Social Networks Studies, 2016. CNSNS: Xi’an, China. (In Chinese, Best Research Paper Award)
  • Yang Z, Gao S. Study on Technical Sources, Bridge and Sub-cluster of Biotechnology Industry Cluster through SNA. Conference of the International Network for Social Network Analysis, 2013. INSNA: Xi’an, China. (In Chinese)

Academic Awards

  • Best Research Paper Award, CNSNS 2016
  • Silver Award, Wiley Online Library Best Paper Writing Contest 2014

Projects

  • The Program for National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 72372127 & 71902155. Program Director. 2020-2027.
  • Shaanxi Soft Science Project, No.2017KRM118 & 2022KRM151. Program Director. 2017.8 – 2018.7. 2022.
  • The Consulting Project for The Chinese Academy of Sciences. Team Member. 2016.4 – 2018.4. 2022-2023.
  • The Program for National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.71472150. Team Member. 2015.1-2018.12
  • The Major Program of National Social Science Foundation of China, No.11&ZD170. Team Member. 2012.01-2016.12.
  • The Program for National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.71172187. Team Member. 2012.1-2015.12
  • The Program for National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.70772111. Team Member. 2008.1-2010.12

Teaching

  • Xi’an Jiaotong University: Sociology of Law.
  • Xi’an Jiaotong University: Sociology of Science.
  • Xi’an Jiaotong University: Social Network Analysis.
  • Xi’an Jiaotong University: Sociology of Guanxi.