Dr Yuzhen Zhu. Principle Investigator. Yuzhen Zhu is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Digital Business in the Innovation, Technology, and Operations Management Group at the Norwich Business School (NBS), University of East Anglia UEA. Prior to join the NBS, he is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Cambridge. His research interest lies in the business, social and organizational implications of emerging and digital technologies (e.g., Quantum Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and ICT platforms). Currently, he is researching and teaching in the domain of Information Systems on the topics including: Quantum Technologies, Digital Innovation/Transformation, Cross Boundary Collaborations, Information and Knowledge Management, and AI-human Collaborations.
At QMuse, he holds curiosity and researching on how quantum technologies may bring impact on the transformation of music industry and human knowledgeability and creativity. Besides to a researcher, he is also a music practitioners and keyboardist for a rock band Bottle Cap in Sheffield. He has performed live music at notable venues such as the Octagon Centre, Sheffield City Hall, and various local bars.
Dr Patrick Stacey. Co-Investigator. Patrick Stacey is an interdisciplinary scholar with a focus on astronaut emotional health. He employs ethnographic and computational research methods. He is the Principal Investigator collaborating with the Austrian Space Forum. As former director of the Space Research Group at Loughborough University, He has published in top journals like Human Relations and the Journal of the Association of Information Systems, earning numerous awards. He has held leadership roles such as MSc Programme Director and Senior Editor at IT & People. His research has influenced cancer care policy through Maggie’s Centres and astronaut emotional health via the UK Space Agency. His goals include enhancing work-life quality and mentoring future scholars through ethnographic and social data science methods.
Patrick is a versatile musician and producer whose work has reached global audiences. Airplay on networks like BBC and sync placements on TV channels such as MTV and ITV2 have marked his career, alongside remixes for artists like Techniques (managed by Mick Shiner). He’s released tracks on labels including Blue Pie, WOA, Beatport, Electronic Rumours, and SEA Music. His song “Supernova” was performed at the UN Auditorium in 2005, and his band Sutra Asia was invited on a world tour by the Singapore Tourism Board in 2003. With notable live performances at venues from Singapore’s Clark Quay district, Hardrock Café and the Ansom Rooms in Bristol , UK. He also runs a Space Music collective.