Overview
Background
Edgar Brea is a Researcher and Lead Data Scientist at UQ Business School and Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (Innovation Pathways program), where he leads industry-led initiatives supporting the development of novel products through the use of AI to derive data-driven insights. 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 12 years of consulting and research experience providing guidance on the development and management of technological innovation, and has worked with organisations from 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, particularly in the context of AI and digital technologies. He explores the implications of these technologies on problem-solving, organizational dynamics, and innovation processes in teams and organisations. His work also seeks to understand the roles of various actors in technological ecosystems, the broader implications of AI for novelty emergence at commercial and societal scales, and effective management strategies for technology and innovation.
Availability
- Dr Edgar Brea is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Systems Engineering, Universidad Metropolitana Caracas
- Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
Search Professor Edgar Brea’s works on UQ eSpace
Featured
2024
Journal Article
The yin yang of AI: Exploring how commercial and non-commercial orientations shape machine learning innovation
Brea, Edgar (2024). The yin yang of AI: Exploring how commercial and non-commercial orientations shape machine learning innovation. Research Policy, 53 (6) 105008, 105008. doi: 10.1016/j.respol.2024.105008
Featured
2024
Journal Article
Navigating data governance challenges in healthcare
Williams, Katie, Axelsen, Micheal and Brea, Edgar (2024). Navigating data governance challenges in healthcare. Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases. doi: 10.1177/20438869241240493
Featured
2023
Journal Article
A framework for mapping actor roles and their innovation potential in digital ecosystems
Brea, Edgar (2023). A framework for mapping actor roles and their innovation potential in digital ecosystems. Technovation, 125 102783, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.technovation.2023.102783
Featured
2023
Journal Article
Integrating design thinking and agile approaches in analytics development: the case of Aginic
Brea, Edgar, Someh, Ida, Freya, Emma, Thebault, Brett and Sadiq, Shazia (2023). Integrating design thinking and agile approaches in analytics development: the case of Aginic. Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases. doi: 10.1177/20438869231178035
Featured
2023
Journal Article
No silver bullet: cognitive technology does not lead to novelty in all firms
Brea, Edgar and Ford, Jerad A. (2023). No silver bullet: cognitive technology does not lead to novelty in all firms. Technovation, 122 102643, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.technovation.2022.102643
2023
Other Outputs
Global Food and Beverage Trends Report: opportunities to unlock innovation in the Australian food and beverage sector
Brea, Edgar, McColl-Kennedy, Janet, Hine, Damian and Derbyshire, Ellen (2023). Global Food and Beverage Trends Report: opportunities to unlock innovation in the Australian food and beverage sector. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland & Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator. doi: 10.14264/cc5c67a
2023
Conference Publication
Innovative problem solving in the machine learning age: is domain expertise still important?
Brea, Edgar and Ford, Jerad A. (2023). Innovative problem solving in the machine learning age: is domain expertise still important?. Academy of Management Annual Meeting 2023, Boston, MA USA, 4-8 August 2023. Briarcliff Manor, NY USA: Academy of Management. doi: 10.5465/AMPROC.2023.231bp
2023
Other Outputs
Digital Service Transformation: Pathways to human and economic wellbeing White Paper
Andreassen, Tor W., Archibald, Gordon, Beekhuyzen, Jenine, Bongiovanni, Ivano, Brea, Edgar, Breidbach, Christoph, Burchill, Keith, Burgers, Henri, Cao, Selina, Coote, Len, Coram, Brendan, Cunningham, Claire, Feast, George, Field, Mitch, Ford, Jerad, Fouche, Leon, Gain, Alexandria, Gooding, Glen, Goyeneche Ramirez, David, Green, Teegan, Gschwind, Daniel, Hall, Thomas, Hartley, Nicole, Heinz, Daniel, Hine, Damian, Indulska, Marta, Kapernick, Brett, Kastelle, Tim, Ko, Ryan ... Zhang, Wenlu (2023). Digital Service Transformation: Pathways to human and economic wellbeing White Paper. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland Business School - Service Innovation Alliance. doi: 10.14264/aed4918
2022
Conference Publication
Knowledge recombination and open collaboration for technological innovation: the machine learning technology case
Brea, Edgar (2022). Knowledge recombination and open collaboration for technological innovation: the machine learning technology case. Strategic Management Society 42nd Annual Conference, London, United Kingdom, 17-20 September 2022.
2021
Conference Publication
An empirical exploration of the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing innovation performance in organisations
Brea, Edgar (2021). An empirical exploration of the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing innovation performance in organisations. 18th International Schumpeter Society Conference, Rome, Italy (virtual), 8-10 July 2021.
2020
Other Outputs
Thriving through innovation: Lessons from the top
Ford, Jerad and Brea, Edgar (2020). Thriving through innovation: Lessons from the top. Brisbane, Australia: CSIRO.
2020
Book Chapter
A developmental perspective on business model innovation: exploring sequences of change in high-performing IT firms
Brea, Edgar (2020). A developmental perspective on business model innovation: exploring sequences of change in high-performing IT firms. The crest of the innovation management research wave. (pp. 177-192) edited by Marcus Tynnhammar. Wilmington, DE, United States: Vernon Press.
2019
Conference Publication
Business ecosystems and their multifirm business models: a framework for understanding ecosystem evolution
Brea, Edgar (2019). Business ecosystems and their multifirm business models: a framework for understanding ecosystem evolution. Strategic Management Society 39th Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN USA, 19-22 October 2019.
2018
Other Outputs
A developmental perspective on business model innovation: exploring sequences of change in high-performing IT firms
Brea, Edgar (2018). A developmental perspective on business model innovation: exploring sequences of change in high-performing IT firms. PhD Thesis, UQ Business School, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2018.124
2018
Conference Publication
Business model evolution through a complex adaptive system lens: an examination using data mining of financial data
Brea, Edgar, Hine, Damian and Kastelle, Tim (2018). Business model evolution through a complex adaptive system lens: an examination using data mining of financial data. International Schumpeter Society Conference, Seoul, Korea, 2-4 July 2018.
2018
Conference Publication
Using data mining techniques to explore business model innovation processes
Brea, Edgar, Hine, Damian and Kastelle, Tim (2018). Using data mining techniques to explore business model innovation processes. EURAM Annual Conference, Reykjavik, Iceland, 19-22 June 2018.
2016
Conference Publication
Exploring trajectories of business model change
Brea, Edgar, Hine, Damian and Kastelle, Tim (2016). Exploring trajectories of business model change. 16th Conference of the International Schumpeter Society (ISS), Montreal, Canada, July 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Dynamics of business model innovation: a processual approach
Brea, Edgar, Hine, Damian and Kastelle, Tim (2016). Dynamics of business model innovation: a processual approach. Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research Exchange (ACERE) Conference 2016, Gold Coast, Australia, 2-5 February 2016.
2014
Other Outputs
Make for Asia: the emerging Asian middle class and opportunities for Australian manufacturing
King, Sarah, Hine, Damian, Brea, Edgar, Cook, Hannah and Macdonald, Charlie (2014). Make for Asia: the emerging Asian middle class and opportunities for Australian manufacturing. Australia: CSIRO.
2013
Other Outputs
Lightweight assistive manufacturing solutions: improving Australia’s manufacturing competitiveness
Brea, Edgar, Kambouris, Peter, Elfes, Alberto, Duff, Elliot, Bick, Marcel, Bonchis, Adrian, Tews, Ashley and Lopes, Lydia (2013). Lightweight assistive manufacturing solutions: improving Australia’s manufacturing competitiveness. CSIRO.
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Edgar Brea is:
- Available for supervision
Before you email them, read our advice on how to contact a supervisor.
Supervision history
Completed supervision
-
2024
Doctor BioTechnology
Development of the algae sector through business model innovation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lisette Pregelj
Media
Enquiries
For media enquiries about Dr Edgar Brea's areas of expertise, story ideas and help finding experts, contact our Media team: