Yukun Shi

Dr. Yukun Shi is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance with Data Analytics at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, where he joined in April 2018. Prior to his position at Glasgow, he taught at the University of Leicester and Middlesex University. He holds a PhD in Finance from Durham University and is a CFA Charterholder. Dr. Shi also serves as an academic consultant for Moody's Analytics.

Dr. Shi's research interests span across several key areas in finance and economics:

• Asset Pricing - focusing on derivative markets, volatility modeling, and market anomalies
• Corporate Finance - examining bank lending, corporate innovation, and governance structures
• Energy and Environmental Economics and Finance - analyzing carbon markets, environmental regulation, and sustainable development
• Quantitative Finance - developing models for risk management, portfolio optimization, and market prediction

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of finance, environmental economics, and Chinese markets. Dr. Shi has published extensively on credit derivatives, corporate governance, and the impact of environmental policies on financial markets. His work often employs advanced econometric techniques to analyze market microstructure, cross-border investments, and the relationship between digital economy and traditional financial markets.

Dr. Shi has received several research grants supporting his work:

• "Momentum Strategies under the scope of market microstructure in the Foreign Exchange Market" (ULSB research development fund, £2250)
• "Uncovered Equity 'Disparity' in Emerging Markets" (Newton Fund Official Development Assistance Allocation 2017, £7707)
• "The relationship between Chinese carbon spot and futures markets" (2017, £2276, China Clean Energy Fund)
• "Developing a regional carbon emission market in Wuhu, China" (£10,000, Wuhu City Government)
• Enterprise and Knowledge Exchange Travel Fund, University of Leicester (2016, £950)

As a CFA Charterholder and academic consultant for Moody's Analytics, Dr. Shi bridges academic research with practical financial industry applications. His work on Chinese financial markets, carbon trading, and the integration of environmental considerations into financial decision-making positions him at the forefront of sustainable finance research.