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Xu Niu is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the College of Business (AACSB) at James Madison University. He holds dual Ph.D. degrees in Finance and Mathematics from Texas Tech University, along with advanced degrees in Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and Finance from institutions including SUNY Binghamton and Wuhan University. His research focuses on corporate governance, labor relations, family firms, and financial data science.
Xu Niu's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Finance and Ph.D. in Mathematics, Texas Tech University
- M.A. in Economics, State University of New York at Binghamton
- M.S. in Applied Mathematics and B.S. in Mathematics, Wuhan University
- B.A. in Finance, Wuhan University
His research interests span corporate governance, labor economics, and the dynamics of family-owned businesses. He explores topics such as the impact of institutional investors on emerging firms, labor-management conflicts, and the strategic use of CSR initiatives in family firms. His work also integrates modern technologies like AI and Python into financial education.
Notable awards and recognitions include:
- Best Paper Award at FEA Annual Meeting (2023)
- Outstanding Paper Award at SFA Annual Meeting (2017)
- Top Cited Article in Journal of Business Finance and Accounting (2019-2020)
- Doctoral Student Excellence in Teaching Award (2016)
Xu Niu has taught courses such as Intermediate Financial Management, Financial Data Science, and Investments at multiple institutions. He received the Best Paper of Pedagogy in Financial Education award for his innovative teaching methods.
Outside academia, Xu enjoys spending time with his family, playing the guitar, and jogging in parks like Shenandoah National Park.
