Yuhang Xing

Yuhang Xing is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University since 2003. She holds a PhD in Finance (Columbia University, 2003), MS in Decision Science (Northwestern, 1998), and BA in Economics (Peking University, 1997). Her research focuses on empirical asset pricing and corporate finance, with notable contributions to understanding risk management, investor behavior, and municipal bond markets.

Education:

• PhD in Finance, Columbia University (2003, with distinction)
• M.S. in Decision Science & Economics, Northwestern University (1998)
• B.A. in Economics, Peking University (1997, with distinction)

Research Interests: Her work examines corporate distress risk, idiosyncratic volatility dynamics, managerial behavior effects, and market efficiency mechanisms. Recent studies address green municipal bonds and strategic risk-shifting behaviors.

Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles in finance journals. Recent themes include environmental finance innovation, cross-border equity momentum effects, and clinical trials for cardiac treatments (collaborative work).

Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants listed in the provided materials. Her work has been supported through Rice University's research infrastructure.