Jia Liu

Professor Jia Liu is a faculty member at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance within the Faculty of Business and Law. Their primary role is Professor of Accounting and Finance, focusing on research in areas such as corporate governance, financial reporting, sustainability, and behavioral economics. They are also part of the Centre for Innovative and Sustainable Finance.

Research interests span topics including accounting policy, corporate finance, environmental sustainability, gender diversity in boards, and the intersection of political factors with financial decision-making. Professor Liu has a strong publication record across leading journals, with recent work addressing global corruption impacts, digital transformation in banking, and collaborative governance for environmental resilience.

Notable contributions include studies on board dynamics, tax avoidance strategies, and the effects of policy changes on firm productivity. Their work frequently intersects with real-world policy, such as analyses of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act’s impact on board gender diversity and the implications of China’s green finance policies.

Professor Liu is actively involved in supervising PhD students and contributes to editorial roles in academic journals. Their research often employs advanced quantitative methods, including machine learning and econometric modeling, to address complex financial and environmental challenges.