Jian Liu

Dr. Jian Liu is a Lecturer in the Department of Accounting, Finance and Banking at Manchester Metropolitan University's Business School. He joined in May 2022 after serving as a Lecturer in Finance at Keele University. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Exeter and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research focuses on corporate finance, firm diversification, M&As, corporate restructuring, and governance.

Education: PhD in Finance (University of Exeter).

Research interests include analyzing financing strategies' impact on M&A performance and corporate restructuring dynamics. His work explores how corporate liquidity forms influence post-merger outcomes, with a focus on cross-border transactions and governance frameworks.

Recent research outputs include multiple conference presentations (2017) on financing sources and M&A performance. Awards: FHEA recognition for educational excellence.

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