Liang Hu

Liang Hu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Wayne State University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on econometrics, international finance, and crude oil markets. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from the University of Rochester, and dual undergraduate degrees in Management Science and Computer Science from the University of Science and Technology of China.

His research expertise spans advanced econometric methodologies, including Markov switching models, cointegration analysis, and volatility forecasting in energy markets. He has contributed to understanding crude oil market efficiency, exchange rate dynamics, and financial market interdependencies. Recent work emphasizes empirical applications of nonlinear time-series techniques to macroeconomic and energy market phenomena.

• Recipient of the Wayne State Career Development Chair Award (2023-2024)
• UROP Faculty Mentor Award (2019-2020 and 2024-2025)
• President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2016-2017)

Prof. Hu has secured multiple grants, including a $377,882 City of Detroit subcontract (2024-2029) for economic analysis and a $24,600 interdisciplinary grant on affordable urban housing materials. His teaching portfolio includes advanced econometrics courses (ECO7120, ECO7110) and introductory microeconomics (ECO2010).