Professor Dennis Zhang Joins Compass Lexecon: Expertise in AI, Machine Learning, and Digital Platforms
Compass Lexecon, a subsidiary of FTI Consulting, Inc., has announced that Dennis Zhang, a Professor at Washington University in St. Louis’s Olin Business School, has joined the firm. Professor Zhang specializes in machine learning, AI-powered business tools, digital platforms, online marketplaces, retail, and advertising. His research focuses on how firms use data, algorithms, and marketplace design to influence consumer behavior and platform performance.
Professor Zhang's recent work explores the economic implications of generative AI, such as the impact of AI-driven search on content platforms and the effects of agentic coding tools on developer productivity in the iOS app marketplace. He has also studied how privacy features and recommender system diversity can enhance user welfare and platform performance through large-scale field experiments.
With a background in academia and industry, Professor Zhang brings a wealth of expertise to Compass Lexecon. His research has been published in top academic journals and presented at leading machine learning conferences. He looks forward to collaborating with the firm's team of economists and professionals to provide data-driven insights to clients facing complex economic challenges.
Compass Lexecon is a renowned economic consulting firm known for its expertise in competition, finance, intellectual property, international arbitration, and energy practices. With a global presence and a team of over 600 professionals in 23 offices worldwide, Compass Lexecon offers a comprehensive perspective on economic matters. The firm has been consistently ranked as one of the top antitrust economics firms globally by the Global Competition Review for the past 19 years. To learn more about Compass Lexecon and its team of professionals, visit their website.