معرفی
Professor Zhang Huai serves as a Professor in the Division of Accounting at Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University. Holding a B.A. from Peking University and a Ph.D. from Columbia University, he has established himself as a leading scholar in accounting and finance with publications in Financial Times Top-50 journals including Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Accounting Research, and Journal of Finance.
Education:
- B.A., Peking University
- Ph.D., Columbia University
Professor Zhang's research spans accounting, finance, and business management with particular expertise in corporate governance, financial reporting practices, earnings management, and regulatory impacts on capital markets. His work frequently examines how accounting information influences investor behavior, corporate decision-making, and market efficiency through rigorous empirical analysis of real-world financial data.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2025) reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of accounting and finance, with growing emphasis on behavioral aspects of financial decision-making, regulatory interventions, and international accounting standards convergence. His studies predominantly employ sophisticated empirical methodologies applied to large-scale financial datasets from global markets.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Paper Award, 2004 International Finance Conference
- Best Paper Award, 2016 Midwest Finance Association Meeting
- Nanyang Business School Research Excellence Award (2011)
- Nanyang Business School Research Excellence Award (2013)
- Nanyang Business School Research Excellence Award (2019)
Professor Zhang maintains an exceptional commitment to doctoral education, with the majority of his publications co-authored with current or former Ph.D. students under his supervision. His editorial leadership includes serving as Editor of the International Journal of Accounting, Associate Editor of Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics, and editorial board membership for Contemporary Accounting Research, Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, and several other premier accounting journals. He previously served as President of CAPANA (Chinese Accounting Professors' Association of North America) and remains an active keynote speaker at major accounting research conferences worldwide.
