Edgar Brea

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.