Dr. Richard Chan

Richard Chan is a dedicated advocate for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at Stony Brook University (SBU). Serving as the Director of the Innovation Center of the College of Business, Richard has partnered with passionate entrepreneurs and organizations to jointly bridge the gap between academia and the startup ecosystem and shape the future of aspiring SBU and regional entrepreneurs. Together, they have developed entrepreneurship education programs and empowered students and researchers to generate entrepreneurial ideas, acquire startup resources, and form new ventures. This collective effort has built a dynamic and inclusive environment that continues to inspire and nurture the next generation of business innovators and entrepreneurs. 

He is also an avid researcher whose research domain is broadly situated at the intersection of  psychology, finance, and entrepreneurship.  His work has appeared in top-tier journals and mentioned by media. He has served on the editorial boards of premier journals and the advisory boards of startups.