Sylvia Zhang

Sylvia Zhang is an Early Career Fellow or Lecturer in Finance at the University of Edinburgh Business School, Department of Accounting and Finance. Her research focuses on Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Investment, and Philanthropy in financial contexts.

Her work often explores the intersection of Social Preferences and Investor Behavior in capital markets. Recent projects include the AI working group (2023) under the Accounting and Finance department, emphasizing Artificial Intelligence applications in finance.

Key trends in her publications include ESG performance analysis, machine learning in investment strategies, and the economic impact of philanthropy. She has collaborated with researchers like L. G. Barbopoulos, M. Boutchkova, and H. Zhang on topics such as retail investor participation and momentum strategies.

In 2025, she participated in the U21 Early Career Researcher Workshop, highlighting her active engagement in academic events.