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Dr Haoyu Li is a Lecturer in Accounting and Financial Management at the Business School of Brunel University London. He joined the institution after completing his Ph.D. at the University of Edinburgh in 2021. His academic journey includes an MSc and BA from the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in China. Currently, he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules in finance and accounting, and holds a Fellowship with Advance HE (FHEA).
Dr Li's educational journey reflects a strong international perspective, with advanced training in the UK and foundational studies in China.
- Ph.D., University of Edinburgh (2021)
- MSc, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
- BA, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
Dr Li's research focuses on Corporate Finance and Fintech, with particular emphasis on Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, and Sustainable Finance. His work explores the interplay between financial markets, corporate decision-making, and external factors such as press freedom and environmental disclosures. Recent publications investigate how board networks affect merger outcomes and how sustainability reporting influences bank lending in emerging economies.
His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on empirical corporate finance, particularly in emerging markets. Key themes include the impact of information environment (e.g., press freedom, environmental disclosures) on financial outcomes, the role of corporate governance structures in M&A, and the dynamics of customer and supplier relationships. His research often leverages unique datasets from China and other emerging economies, contributing to the understanding of financial systems in transitional economies.
Dr Li has received the following recognition for his academic work:
- Fellowship (FHEA) with Advance HE
Dr Li actively supervises undergraduate students in their final year projects and serves as module leader for key finance courses. He is committed to student development, as evidenced by his creation of free educational resources including two Chinese-language handbooks on R programming and econometrics.
