Wang Zigan

Wang Zigan is a Tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management, with additional appointments at the Shenzhen Institute of Economics and Management and the Institute of Innovation Management at Tsinghua University Shenzhen International Graduate School. His research spans international finance, corporate finance, and environmental economics, with a focus on empirical analysis of financial markets and corporate behavior.

Education

• PhD in Economics, Columbia University (2009-2015)
• Master of Philosophy in Economics, Columbia University (2009-2012)
• Master of Arts in Economics, Columbia University (2009-2011)
• Bachelor of Economics, Tsinghua University (2005-2009)

Research Focus

Professor Wang's research examines critical intersections between financial markets and real economic activity. His primary expertise lies in foreign exchange dynamics, corporate investment behavior under regulatory constraints, and banking network structures. He employs advanced computational methodologies including machine learning and network analysis to address complex questions in international finance and corporate governance, with particular attention to how institutional contexts shape market outcomes.

Publication Trends

His recent scholarly output demonstrates a sophisticated integration of traditional finance theory with cutting-edge data science techniques. Wang's work increasingly examines how digital transformation impacts financial markets, with growing emphasis on financial technology security and high-dimensional econometric methods. His publications in premier journals including Journal of International Economics and Journal of Financial Economics reveal consistent methodological innovation while addressing fundamental questions about market efficiency and corporate decision-making.

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor, School of Business, The University of Hong Kong (2015-2023)
• Visiting Professor, State University of New York (2014)

Teaching Responsibilities

At Tsinghua University, Professor Wang teaches graduate-level courses including Seminars on Advanced Topics in Finance, Research on Frontier Issues in Finance, and Cryptography and Network Security. His curriculum emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical applications of computational methods in modern finance, preparing students for careers at the intersection of finance and technology.