Brian Du

Brian Du is a Professor of Finance at California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), where he has served since 2012. He is the program director for the Student Investment Fund and teaches courses in financial management, corporate finance, risk management in financial institutions, and financial markets. His research focuses on financial markets and institutions, with publications in journals such as the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Banking and Finance, and European Financial Management.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Finance, Rutgers University (2012)
  • Bachelor's Degree, Indiana University (2005)
• Research Interests: Financial markets, corporate finance, risk management, and institutional finance. His work emphasizes practical applications of financial theory in real-world contexts.

Dr. Du has received the Marvin Remmich Outstanding Faculty Award for Research (2018), recognizing his scholarly contributions. He maintains an accessible personal website (https://sites.google.com/csueastbay.edu/briandu/home), designed to simplify complex financial concepts for learners at all levels. His teaching philosophy emphasizes clarity, practical examples, and fostering lifelong learning.