معرفی
Yu (Yulia) Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Personal Financial Planning at Kansas State University. She holds an Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) certification and teaches courses such as Introduction to Personal Financial Planning and Research Methods in Personal Financial Planning. Her work focuses on financial technology, consumer behavior, and financial education.
- Ph.D. in Financial Planning (University of Georgia)
- M.S. in Personal Financial Planning (University of Missouri)
- B.S.B.A. in Finance and B.S. in Personal Financial Planning (University of Missouri)
Dr. Zhang’s research explores financial capability, advice-seeking behaviors, and consumer financial well-being. Her work has been published in journals like Applied Economics Letters, Family and Consumer Science Research Journal, and Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning.
- Awards:
- National Endowment for Financial Education Best Paper Award (2021)
- AFCPE® Outstanding Symposium Research Award (2022)
- Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal Best Paper Award (2023)
As an educator, she emphasizes enhancing financial literacy through teaching and community engagement. Details on grants and advising are not specified here.




