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Jeffrey A. Robinson, Ph.D. is an accomplished business school professor, international speaker, and entrepreneur. He has made significant contributions in the following areas:
Academic Leadership at Rutgers
[edit]Since 2008, he has been a leading faculty member at Rutgers Business School where he holds the Prudential Chair in Business and is a professor of management and entrepreneurship. As the Academic Director of The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development, he actively contributes to fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth. He is also a research fellow of the Rutgers Advanced Institute for the Study of Entrepreneurship and Development.
On July 1, 2023, Dr. Robinson he was appointed by Chancellor Nancy Cantor as the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of Rutgers-University-Newark.
Research and Impact
[edit]His pioneering research directly impacts corporate workplaces, entrepreneurs, and economic development policies in New Jersey and beyond. Dr. Robinson's work focuses on topics such as entrepreneurship, urban development, and economic empowerment. He explores the relationship between entrepreneurship and economic development, corporate venturing, and social entrepreneurship.
Teaching
[edit]Professor Robinson teaches entrepreneurship, where students learn how to skillfully combine capital, opportunities, innovation, and networks to disrupt industries, create wealth, and solve consumer and social problems. His courses cover traditional topics like opportunity recognition, business planning, and entrepreneurial finance, as well as corporate venturing and social entrepreneurship.
Thought Leadership and Media Mentions
[edit]Dr. Robinson actively engages in thought leadership, exploring innovative approaches to pressing challenges. He has been featured in various media outlets, discussing topics such as diversity, finance, and inclusive innovation.
Education
[edit]Dr. Robinson has five academic degrees. He hold a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Rutgers University. He holds an Master of Science in Civil Engineering Management from Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Management & Entrepreneurship from the Gradate School of Columbia University.
Early Life
[edit]Dr. Robinson was born in East Orange, New Jersey. His parent moved to Parsippany, New Jersey when he was two years old. He attended Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Schools from K to 12th grade and graduated from Parsippany Hills High School in 1989.
References
[edit]https://www.business.rutgers.edu/faculty/jeffrey-robinson
https://jbhe.com/2022/09/jeffery-robinson-is-the-new-provost-at-rutgers-university-newark/
https://www.rutgers.edu/news/jeffrey-robinson-named-prudential-chair-business