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Dr Xin Zhang is a Lecturer in Finance at Robert Gordon University's Aberdeen Business School in Aberdeen, UK. With prior extensive work experience in Investment Banks before entering academia, Dr Zhang has established himself as an active researcher and educator in finance. His academic profile demonstrates strong engagement with both teaching and research, with particular focus on emerging markets and sustainability issues in finance.
Dr Zhang's research interests span Climate Finance, Credit Ratings, Corporate Bankruptcy, Corporate governance and Machine learning applications in finance. His work frequently focuses on emerging markets, particularly Nigeria, Kazakhstan, and Sub-Saharan Africa. He has developed expertise in environmental disclosure practices, banking sector analysis, and SME failure processes, often employing spatial analysis and quantitative methods in his research.
His publication record shows a clear upward trajectory with significant recent output in 2023-2025, including journal articles, book chapters, and supervision of doctoral theses. His research demonstrates consistent focus on financial stability in emerging economies, corporate governance mechanisms, and the intersection of finance with environmental sustainability.
Dr Zhang actively contributes to the academic community through peer review activities for four academic journals and serves as an external examiner for universities in the UK and US. His commitment to sustainable development is reflected in his research alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic growth, inequality reduction, and sustainable cities.
As a dedicated supervisor, Dr Zhang currently oversees four PhD students to completion, demonstrating his commitment to developing the next generation of finance researchers. His teaching portfolio includes advanced finance, quantitative methods, financial modeling in oil and gas projects, and other specialized finance courses that reflect both his academic expertise and industry experience.
