Qi Ang Du is a Ph.D. student at the Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, where she began her doctoral studies in October 2024 under the supervision of Prof. Frank Tietze. Her research focuses on intellectual property (IP) strategies and governance technology in platform ecosystems, particularly within the sharing economy and circular economy. Her broader academic interests include technology management, green innovation, and sustainable industrial transformation.

She holds an M.Sc. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the National University of Singapore (graduated with Distinction), and a B.Sc. in Engineering Management from Huazhong Agricultural University, China, where she was twice awarded the National Scholarship by the Chinese Ministry of Education.