DIAN YU

I am an educator and innovation strategist with a PhD in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. My work lives at the intersection of engineering and business, focusing on emerging technologies such as robotics, drones, AI, and other enabling technologies.

I have taught innovation and entrepreneurship at Northeastern University and now teach emerging technology topics at the University of Washington’s Global Innovation Exchange. My approach is hands-on and forward-looking: helping students and organizations not only understand how technologies work but also how they transform industries, shape policy, and open new opportunities.

I am passionate about making complex technologies clear, engaging, and actionable, whether in the classroom, or through consulting. I also advise on innovation strategy, cross-sector collaboration, and technology adoption, with the goal of preparing future engineers, designers, and product managers to see beyond tools and build a broader vision for navigating technological change.

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