Wei-Yu Kuo

Professor Wei-Yu Kuo is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of International Business at National Chengchi University's College of Commerce in Taiwan. With over 25 years of academic experience, he has progressed from Assistant Professor to his current position as Professor, demonstrating significant contributions to finance research and education.

• National Chengchi University, Department of International Business (1998-present)
• PhD in Financial Economics, University of Cambridge (1994-1998)
• Research focuses on financial markets, behavioral finance, and risk management

Professor Kuo's research expertise spans International Financial Management, Financial Economics, and Financial Management, with particular emphasis on market microstructure, investor behavior, and volatility modeling. His work bridges theoretical finance with empirical analysis of Taiwan's financial markets, contributing significantly to both academic literature and practical understanding of market dynamics. He has published in top-tier finance journals including Management Science, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Banking and Finance.

His recent research examines ETF investor behavior, individual trading patterns, and volatility dynamics, reflecting a consistent focus on understanding market participants' decision-making processes. Professor Kuo's publications demonstrate a sophisticated blend of theoretical frameworks and empirical analysis, often leveraging unique Taiwan market data to address broader financial questions.

• Distinguished Professor at National Chengchi University (multiple years)
• National Science and Technology Council Outstanding Research Award
• Academic Research Excellence Awards
• Multiple teaching excellence awards for EMBA programs
• 20-Year Outstanding Service Award

As Principal Investigator on numerous research projects funded by Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council, Professor Kuo has secured continuous research support for over two decades. His current research focuses on ETF price efficiency, risk concentration, and performance attribution, indicating his ongoing relevance in contemporary finance research. He has also contributed to industry consulting projects with financial institutions including insurance companies and securities firms.