Xi Li

Dr. Xi Li is a Lecturer in Finance at the ICMA Centre, University of Reading, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, fintech innovation, and blockchain technology. She holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance from Durham University and an MSc in Financial Engineering from the University of Southern California.

Her research examines cutting-edge topics in financial technology, including cryptocurrency market dynamics, blockchain applications in finance, and corporate financial strategies. Publications appear in top-tier journals like Management Science, The British Accounting Review, and Quantitative Finance, with a focus on empirical analysis of market behaviors.

Awards include:

• 2021: Five best paper awards for 'Crypto Wash Trading' from Asseth-Kaiko, Crypto and Blockchain Economic Research Conference, Asia-Pacific Association of Derivatives, ML Conference, and FMA
• 2015: Best Paper Prize for 'Social Connection, Reference Point and M&A Performance'

She has secured research funding from the National Social Sciences Foundation of China and the Ministry of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences. Currently teaches 'Introductory Economics for Business and Finance' (IC103).