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Professor Peng Zhou is a distinguished academic at Cardiff University, serving as University Dean for International since May 2025. Affiliated with the Cardiff Business School, he leads the China Centre for Business Research and Welsh Institute for Research in Economics and Development. His career spans academic leadership, industry consultancy, and policy evaluation.
- PhD in Economics, Cardiff University
- MSc in Economics and Finance, University of York
- BA in Philosophy and BSc in Economics, Peking University
Research interests span Macroeconomic Growth, Business Cycles, Economic Inequality, and Fiscal Devolution, with micro-level expertise in R&D and Innovation, Cultural Economics, and Public Policy Modelling. His work bridges Digital Economy and Sustainable Finance, utilizing DSGE, CGE, and Agent-Based Models.
Recent publications highlight trends in AI and Environmental Economics, DeFi Insurance, Green Bonds, and Economic History. Methodological innovations include Nonlinear Teaching Approach (2024) and Semi-Structured Discussion frameworks.
- Innovation in Learning and Teaching Award
- Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad
- Overseas Research Students (ORS) Awards Scheme
- Julian Hodge Macroeconomic Study Bursary
Professor Zhou has supervised diverse research projects on topics like Chinese Economic Transformation, Price Rigidity, and Financial Market Infrastructure. He contributes to public discourse through media engagements with BBC, ITV, and The Conversation, and serves as referee for journals like Regional Studies and Energy Economics.
