About
Lu Xing is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Bath's School of Management. Previously, they held an Assistant Professor position at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow. Lu holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Edinburgh and an MSc in Applied Economics from Tsinghua University. Their research focuses on empirical corporate finance and corporate governance, with a particular emphasis on topics like cross-border mergers, media influence on financial markets, and regulatory environments. Lu is actively involved in supervising PhD students in these areas and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through their work.
Education:
- PhD in Finance, University of Edinburgh (UK)
- MSc in Applied Economics, Tsinghua University (China)
Research Interests:
- Empirical analysis of corporate finance decisions
- Corporate governance mechanisms
- Impact of media and institutional environments on financial markets
- Information asymmetry and market efficiency
Awards and Recognition:
- No explicit awards listed, but notable citations include 22 citations for their 2022 work on auditor disclosures.
Advising and Grants:
- Accepting doctoral students in finance and corporate governance
- Active in securing research grants related to financial markets and corporate strategy
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with international researchers on projects related to cross-border finance and institutional environments.
