Hongyan Qu

Prof. Hongyan Qu is a Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management at Middlesex University's Faculty of Business and Law, Department of Strategy, Leadership & Operations. Previously, she held roles as Associate Professor (2018–2020) and Assistant Professor (2014–2018) at Central University of Finance and Economics, China. Her research focuses on strategic management, international business, corporate governance, and institutional contexts. She has published in top journals like International Business Review and Journal of Environmental Management. Key research themes include CEO succession dynamics, firm internationalization drivers, and environmental sustainability policies in emerging markets. She actively presents at conferences such as the Academy of Management and Academy of International Business. Teaching modules include Strategic Management (MGT3324 and MGT3173) and Global Business Strategy (MGT3123).

Her work bridges behavioral explanations and institutional factors, exploring how firms adapt to governance structures and global markets. Recent studies analyze the impact of financing policies on green innovation in China’s mineral sectors and behavioral drivers of international trade in emerging economies.

Prof. Qu’s research portfolio includes over a dozen refereed publications, book chapters, and conference presentations. Notable collaborations involve scholars like Ding Zhihong, Ahlstrom David, and Cai Huihui. She has supervised multiple academic projects and contributes to both theoretical and applied aspects of strategic management.