Marina Yue Zhang is an Associate Professor at the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS: ACRI). Before joining UTS, she held positions at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Tsinghua University. Marina holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from China’s Peking University, and an MBA and a PhD in innovation studies from the Australian National University. Marina publishes in technology and innovation in East Asia, specifically China. She also writes analytical pieces on the intersection of technology and international relations, delving into industries such as semiconductors, critical minerals, smart manufacturing, and cyber order.