Chengping Zhang

Chengping Zhang is a Professor of Finance in the College of Business at George Fox University, teaching financial management, corporate finance, investments, and financial analysis across undergraduate, MBA, and DBA programs.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Finance, Washington State University
• MS in Physics, Washington State University
• MS in Optics, Beijing Institute of Technology
• BS in Optical Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology

Professor Zhang's research spans asset pricing, investments, mutual fund performance, international finance, and behavioral finance, with emphasis on institutional investors and market anomalies. His work integrates empirical analysis with practical financial applications, published in journals like Journal of Financial Markets and International Review of Financial Analysis.

Recent publications reveal a strong focus on trade policy uncertainty impacts, linguistic big data applications in digital economies, and institutional herding dynamics. His research consistently bridges theoretical finance with real-world market behaviors across global contexts.

He actively serves the academic community through Financial Management Association program committees, journal reviewing for publications including Financial Review and Emerging Market Finance and Trade, and CFA Institute volunteer work. His community engagement extends to Newberg School District events.