Xiaojun Luo

Dr. Xiaojun Luo serves as a Senior Lecturer in Financial Technology at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Law and the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance. He joined UWE Bristol in 2018 as a Research Fellow and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2021.

Education:

• Bachelor Degree from Huazhong University of Science and Technology
• PhD from City University of Hong Kong
• Nanodegree in Full Stack Web Development
• Nanodegree in Front End Web Developer
• Nanodegree in Blockchain Developer

Dr. Luo's research bridges financial technology and sustainable energy systems, with core expertise in blockchain applications for cryptocurrency and energy networks. His work integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop fintech valuation models while advancing building energy modelling and renewable energy systems for decarbonisation. He particularly focuses on cross-disciplinary solutions connecting financial markets with sustainable infrastructure.

Research Leadership:

• Completed as PI/Co-I:
  • HEIF: Fintech Valuation Models – Online Event
  • Vice Chancellor Early Career Researcher: AI and blockchain-enabled smart multi-energy network framework
• Ongoing as PI:
  • Vice Chancellor Accelerator Programme: Blockchain platforms for peer-to-peer energy sharing

Dr. Luo actively mentors students through dissertation supervision and project guidance, welcoming new PhD candidates in fintech and sustainable energy domains. His teaching portfolio includes Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Management, and Machine Learning applications.