Chenqi Zhu

Chenqi Zhu is an Associate Professor in the Accounting area at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine (UCI). She is actively engaged in research at the intersection of information systems, innovation, and financial markets.

Education:

• PhD in Accounting, New York University
• MPhil in Economics, Chinese University of Hong Kong
• BA in Finance and BS in Mathematics, Renmin University of China

Her research focuses on information acquisition, big data analytics, innovation, FinTech, and financial and non-financial disclosures. She investigates how information diffuses across product, technology, and capital markets, and explores information frictions in peer-to-peer lending. A key methodological emphasis is on applying natural language processing (NLP) to analyze market participant decision-making.

While no articles are listed in the provided text, her research domain suggests strong engagement with data-driven financial research, particularly in disclosure quality, intangible asset valuation, and alternative data sources in capital markets.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:

There is no public information available in the provided texts about her advisees or externally funded grants. However, her research profile indicates likely involvement in data-intensive projects that may be supported by institutional or external funding.

Labs and Research Teams:

While no specific lab or research team is named, her methodological focus on big data and NLP suggests potential affiliation with data science or fintech research initiatives at UCI.