Dr Yibo Wang is an Honorary Norham Fellow at the Department of Education, University of Oxford, and a researcher affiliated with the Centre on Skills, Knowledge and Organisational Performance (SKOPE).
He holds a DPhil in Education from the University of Oxford. His academic interests lie at the intersection of knowledge, education, organisational studies, and artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on how knowledge is constructed, valued, acquired, shared, and controlled in educational and professional contexts.
His doctoral research examined knowledge hiding in China’s private vocational education and training (PVET) sector, exploring how teachers and educational leaders define, classify, and strategically manage knowledge within organisational relationships.
His current research extends into the philosophy and sociology of knowledge, the transformation of knowledge and learning in the age of artificial intelligence, and the changing relationships between knowledge, professional authority, and educational practice. He is particularly interested in the implications of AI for epistemic judgement, knowledge acquisition, and the future of education.
Alongside his academic work, Yibo has extensive experience in educational entrepreneurship, international education, teacher development, and educational consultancy. He has been actively involved in promoting educational collaboration and knowledge exchange between China and the United Kingdom.
He welcomes interdisciplinary research collaborations and consultancy opportunities with universities, schools, vocational education providers, educational organisations, businesses, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders. His areas of interest for advisory and consultancy work include educational strategy, vocational education and skills development, organisational knowledge management, AI in education, and international educational partnerships.
Research Interests
- Knowledge, Education and Artificial Intelligence
- Philosophy and Sociology of Knowledge
- Knowledge Hiding and Organisational Knowledge Management
- Vocational Education, Skills and Professional Learning
- Educational Leadership and Organisational Development
- International Education and Educational Policy