Fangzhou LU is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong, since 2020. His research focuses on fintech, cryptocurrency, behavioral finance, and China's economic development. He received his academic training at prestigious institutions: PhD and MS in Financial Economics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 2020 BS in Business from New York University, Stern School of Business, 2014 Dr. Lu's research interests encompass Fintech, Cryptocurrency, Behavioral Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Household Finance, Emerging Markets, consumption, fiscal stimulus, bond markets, and China's economic development. His work often leverages large datasets from China to examine how technological innovations and government policies impact financial markets and firm behavior, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward applied research in emerging markets, with significant contributions on SPAC IPOs, government subsidy effectiveness for failing firms, and stock market informativeness in China. These works appear in top finance journals including the Journal of Financial Economics and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, highlighting his expertise at the intersection of finance, technology, and policy analysis.
Professor Tse-Chun Lin serves as Professor and Head of the Finance Area at HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong. He joined HKU in 2009 as Assistant Professor, achieving tenure and promotion to Associate Professor in 2015 and full Professor in 2018. His research appears in premier journals including American Economic Review, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies, with coverage in The Economist, WSJ, and Bloomberg. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Amsterdam M.Phil. in Economics, Tinbergen Institute M.B.A., National Chengchi University B.A. in Economics, National Taiwan University Professor Lin's research centers on Behavioral Finance, Empirical Asset Pricing, and Financial Markets. He investigates how cognitive limitations, psychological biases, and information asymmetry influence investor decisions and market dynamics. His work frequently employs large-scale datasets and natural experiments to document phenomena like social media's impact on local information advantages, psychological barriers in cross-firm return predictability, and behavioral drivers of trading anomalies. His methodologies often bridge experimental design with real-world market data to isolate causal relationships. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on behavioral mechanisms in financial markets, with increasing emphasis on societal implications (e.g., stock market losses linked to domestic violence) and novel data sources (e.g., social media). His work demonstrates methodological rigor through repeated natural experiments and large-sample analyses, contributing significantly to understanding market inefficiencies and investor psychology. Professor Lin has advised doctoral students including Vesa Pursiainen (co-author on crowdfunding research). As Finance Area Head, he leads academic strategy and curriculum development. His research program reflects sustained funding through HKU appointments and collaborative projects with international scholars.
Hailiang Chen serves as Professor in Innovation and Information Management, Assistant Dean (Taught Postgraduate), and Director of the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute at HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong. His academic journey includes a PhD and MS from Purdue University and a BM from Tsinghua University. Doctoral Degree: Management Information Systems, Purdue University Master Degree: Economics, Purdue University Bachelor Degree: Information Management and Information Systems, Tsinghua University Professor Chen's research spans artificial intelligence, FinTech, social media analytics, and platform economics, with significant contributions to understanding how digital interactions shape financial markets and consumer behavior. His work frequently examines the intersection of technology adoption and economic outcomes, particularly in cryptocurrency markets, live-stream commerce, and venture capital decision-making. His research methodology combines large-scale data analysis with experimental designs to uncover causal relationships in digital ecosystems. His publications in elite journals like Journal of Financial Economics and Management Science demonstrate consistent impact, with multiple ESI Highly Cited Papers. Current projects include Gov-RAG for e-government services and comparative studies of AI search tools. His research has received continuous funding from Hong Kong's Research Grants Council for five consecutive years (2019-2023). Faculty Outstanding Researcher Award, HKU Business School (2022-23) INFORMS ISS Sandra A. Slaughter Early Career Award (2022) Association for Information Systems Early Career Award (2019) Three ESI Highly Cited Papers (Top 1% in field) Professor Chen actively contributes to academic service as Associate Editor for Journal of Management Information Systems and MIS Quarterly , and serves as Program Chair for the International Conference on Smart Finance. His industry collaborations include Alibaba, HSBC, and China Construction Bank, bridging academic research with real-world business applications in AI implementation and digital transformation.
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Prof. Noam Noked is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, specializing in tax law and policy. He serves as Director of the Faculty’s Ph.D. and M.Phil. programs and is an Honorary Secretary of Hong Kong’s Joint Liaison Committee on Taxation. Education: Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), Harvard Law School LL.M. (requirements fulfilled, degree waived), Harvard Law School LL.B., Tel Aviv University Faculty of Law B.A., Accounting Department, Tel Aviv University Research Interests: Tax policy and international taxation Tax administration and compliance Law and economics intersections His work focuses on combating offshore tax evasion, mandatory disclosure rules, and aligning domestic tax frameworks with global minimum standards. Scientific Awards: Research Excellence Award (2023-24) Young Researcher Award, CUHK (2020) John M. Olin Prize for Best Paper in Law & Economics (2010) Research Grants: HK$481,000 General Research Fund (2023-2025): "New Ways to Compete: How Hong Kong Can Adapt to the New International Tax Order" HK$475,000 General Research Fund (2021-2023): "Mandatory Disclosure Rules: Development, Policy Analysis, and Implications for Financial Centers" HK$470,000 Early Career Scheme (2019-2021): "Regularization of Tax Noncompliance: Comparative Legal Analysis and Proposal for China"
Jeffrey NG is The Hong Kong Jockey Club Professor in Accounting and Associate Director of the HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute at The University of Hong Kong's Department of Accounting and Law. He holds a PhD from The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) and undergraduate degrees from Nanyang Technological University and University of Central England, all earned with First Class Honors. His research focuses on interdisciplinary accounting topics including: Accounting standards/regulations Corporate disclosure and governance Banking and financial institutions Financial reporting in capital markets Credit information systems Taxation impacts on corporate behavior He has published extensively in premier journals exploring how regulatory frameworks and market mechanisms influence financial decision-making. Professor NG's recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate strong focus on: Disclosure effectiveness in sustainability and supply chains Credit market innovations and regulatory impacts Information asymmetry in capital markets Corporate tax strategies and reporting His work consistently examines real-world applications of accounting principles in global financial systems. Awards recognizing his contributions include: Research Excellence awards from Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2017-2020) Teaching Excellence honors from Singapore Management University (2014-2016) Best Paper Award at Review of Accounting Studies Conference (2013) Multiple doctoral and undergraduate fellowships He serves as Associate Editor for European Accounting Review and Editorial Board member of The Accounting Review, while contributing to Hong Kong's Research Grants Council.
Professor Hongbin Cai serves as Dean and Chair Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong. He also directs the Institute of China Economy and holds significant advisory roles including on the Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive's Policy Unit and the Northern Metropolitan Region Advisory Committee. Previously, he was Dean of the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University from December 2010 to January 2017. Professor Cai's educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Wuhan University (1988) Master's degree in Economics from Peking University (1991) Doctorate in Economics from Stanford University (1997) Professor Cai's research focuses on game theory, industrial organization, corporate finance, and the Chinese economy. His work bridges theoretical economic frameworks with practical applications in China's economic development and Hong Kong's economic challenges. He has been particularly active in analyzing Hong Kong's economic structural transformation, the impact of geopolitical shifts on its intermediary economy, and strategies for building a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Hong Kong's economic challenges in the post-pandemic era, with particular attention to economic structural transformation, talent development, and the evolving role of Hong Kong within China's "dual circulation" strategy. His work consistently emphasizes the need for Hong Kong to leverage its unique advantages while addressing long-standing structural weaknesses in its economy. Professor Cai has received numerous prestigious awards: New Century Excellent Talent by the Ministry of Education (2006) National Natural Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars (2007) Changjiang Scholar Distinguished Professor by the Ministry of Education (2008) Elected Fellow of the Econometric Society (2011) As an academic leader, Professor Cai has supervised numerous doctoral students and has been instrumental in recruiting 45 international experts to the HKU School of Business and Economics since 2017. He has championed initiatives to strengthen HKU's research capabilities on Hong Kong's economy, including the development of an "Economic Policy Green Paper" specifically tailored for Hong Kong. His leadership has overseen significant growth in student enrollment and plans for a new campus on Pokfield Road. Professor Cai founded and directs the Institute of China Economy at HKU, which serves as a platform for research on China's economic development and its implications for Hong Kong and the global economy. The Institute has organized major forums, including the 2024 China and Global Economy Forum, bringing together leading economists and business leaders to analyze China's economic future.
Professor Sara Kim serves as Professor and Head of the Marketing Area at the University of Hong Kong, where she has established herself as a leading scholar in consumer behavior since joining in 2012. Her interdisciplinary research bridges psychological theory and marketing practice, with findings published in premier journals including Journal of Marketing and Journal of Consumer Research , and featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times and Time . Her academic credentials include: Ph.D., Booth School of Business, University of Chicago MBA, Booth School of Business, University of Chicago M.S., KAIST Business School, Korea B.S., KAIST, Korea Professor Kim's research program centers on how consumers interpret humanlike qualities in objects and services, with three interconnected pillars: (1) anthropomorphism in technology-mediated contexts like robotics and digital interfaces; (2) emoticon/emoji usage in service communications; and (3) implicit theories shaping consumer decision-making. Her recent work examines how money anthropomorphism influences financial behavior and how leader emojis affect team creativity, demonstrating practical applications for service industries navigating digital transformation. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward technology-intensive service contexts, with 60% of 2023-2025 work focusing on human-AI interaction dynamics. Her scholarship consistently applies social psychology frameworks to contemporary marketing challenges, particularly in service employee-consumer relationships within digital environments, while maintaining strong theoretical contributions to attribution theory and person perception literature. Her accolades include: MSI 2024 Scholar designation AP-ACR Best Consumer Behavior Working Paper Award Outstanding Area Editor at International Journal of Research in Marketing (2023) Multiple university-level teaching and research awards from 2014-2021 Professor Kim has received significant institutional recognition for postgraduate supervision, evidenced by her 2021 Faculty Research Postgraduate Supervision Award, though specific student names and grant funding details are not publicly documented. Her ongoing research agenda continues to explore the psychological mechanisms underlying consumer-technology interactions in service ecosystems.
Dr. Yifei Zhang is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at The University of Hong Kong Business School, where he also serves as the Deputy Programme Director and Admissions Tutor for the BEcon/BEcon & Fin programs. He is affiliated with the HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute, reflecting his strong interest in sustainable business practices and ESG topics. Dr. Zhang's academic journey includes: Ph.D. in Economics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Advisor: Julan Du) M.A. in Economics from The State University of New York at Albany (Advisor: Fang Yang) B.Sc. in Applied & Computational Mathematics from Hong Kong Baptist University (Advisor: Kwok-Po Michael Ng) Dr. Zhang's research focuses on the Chinese Economy, Development Economics, Political Economy, Corporate Finance, and ESG topics. His work examines critical issues at the intersection of economic policy, financial markets, and sustainable development. He has made significant contributions to understanding how environmental regulations affect wage inequality, how the Belt and Road Initiative impacts household finance, and how corporate governance structures influence environmental performance. His research often employs rigorous empirical methods to analyze large datasets from Chinese and international contexts, providing evidence-based insights for policymakers and business leaders. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research that bridges economics, finance, and sustainability. A significant portion of his work examines the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on small businesses and corporate behavior. He has also produced influential research on the Belt and Road Initiative's financial implications, environmental regulation effects, and corporate governance issues in Chinese firms. His publications appear in top journals across multiple disciplines, including the Journal of Comparative Economics, Business Strategy and the Environment, and Accounting Forum. Dr. Zhang's scientific achievements have been recognized with the Elsevier Award for Best Papers published in China Economic Review in 2018 for his work on the One Belt One Road initiative's impact on Chinese overseas direct investment. Dr. Zhang has secured multiple research grants as both Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator, including General Research Fund grants from the Research Council of the Hong Kong SAR Government, The Royal Society of Edinburgh Small Research Grant, and The Principles for Responsible Management Education UK & Ireland Seed Funding. He has supervised numerous students whose co-authored works have been published in academic journals such as the Journal of Comparative Economics and Economics Letters. His dedication to teaching is evident in his experience teaching various economics courses including Chinese Economy, Econometrics, and Game Theory. As an Associate Editor for the Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies (2024-Present), Dr. Zhang plays an active role in shaping scholarly discourse in his field. His participation in numerous international conferences demonstrates his engagement with the global academic community.
Professor Echo Wen WAN serves as Professor and Associate Dean (MBA) at The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Business and Economics, while directing the Institute of Behavioural and Decision Science. Her academic credentials include: B.A in Economics from Nanjing University, P.R. China M.S in Information Systems from National University of Singapore Ph.D in Marketing from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University Her research centers on anthropomorphism marketing , digital-era consumer behavior , and social-environmental influences , examining how product anthropomorphism, social exclusion, and visual interfaces shape consumer decisions. Work spans health marketing contexts and cognitive processes in information processing. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2011-2024) reveals consistent focus on social exclusion effects and product anthropomorphism, with recent work (2023-2024) addressing product rating aesthetics and practical relevance in consumer research. Methodologically, studies employ behavioral experiments across digital and physical contexts. Her accolades include: Marketing Science Institute Scholar (2020) Journal of Consumer Research Outstanding Reviewer (2019) La Londe Conference Best Paper (2017) Association for Consumer Research Best Working Paper (2016) HKU Business School Outstanding Researcher Award (2015) As Associate Editor of Journal of Consumer Research and editorial board member for Journal of Marketing Research, she actively shapes field discourse while mentoring emerging scholars through her directorship at the Institute of Behavioural and Decision Science. Her leadership of the Institute of Behavioural and Decision Science drives interdisciplinary research connecting psychological principles with real-world marketing challenges, particularly in digital consumption environments.
Dr. Jing Li serves as Senior Lecturer and Deputy Programme Director for BBA (IBGM) at the University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Business and Economics, School of Economics and Finance. Her office is located in KK 938 with contact number 3917 0024. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Applied Economics from The Pennsylvania State University, an MA in Finance from Central University of Finance and Economics, and a BA in Economics from China Youth University for Political Sciences. Prior to academia, she worked at Caterpillar (China) Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. Dr. Li's research centers on consumer demand determinants with emphasis on preference for variety and product health attributes. She investigates how product quality and productivity interact to shape firm competitiveness, particularly in sectors like food and steel industries. Her methodological expertise spans empirical industrial organization and applied econometrics using household-level purchase data and nutrition labeling information. Her publication trends reveal strong focus on practical economic applications: Recent thought leadership addresses US-China trade dynamics (H-1B visa policies, tariff wars), Chinese economic policy responses, and Hong Kong's tourism recovery. Earlier empirical work examines food insecurity patterns and ready-to-eat cereal market dynamics using advanced demand modeling techniques. Dr. Li actively contributes to academic discourse through industry-relevant publications while maintaining strong teaching commitments in Industrial Organization, Consumer Behavior, Business Strategy, and Chinese Economy courses. Her industry background informs practical pedagogy where she excels at simplifying complex phenomena through rich case studies.
Professor Roni Michaely is The Hong Kong Jockey Club Professor in Finance and Entrepreneurship at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Business School, where he also serves as Associate Dean (Global Engagement), Chair of Finance and Entrepreneurship, and Co-director of the HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute. He is the Founder & Executive Director of the HKU-TLV Innovation Hub and a research member at the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI). Previously, he was The Rudd Family Professor of Finance at Cornell University and Cornell Tech. Professor Michaely's research focuses on empirical corporate finance, corporate governance, ESG (examining how financial markets and institutions affect sustainability and climate change), and entrepreneurial finance. His work addresses how informational and agency frictions in capital markets influence managers, investors, and information providers' decisions and outputs, and their effect on capital market efficiency. He has published over 80 academic papers in top finance journals including the Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Financial Economics. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on sustainability and corporate governance issues, with significant research on ESG investing, index fund monitoring, and the impact of social responsibility on firms. The research shows a clear trend toward examining how financial institutions and markets influence corporate behavior regarding environmental and social issues, with several high-impact papers published in leading journals between 2019-2024. Professor Michaely has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career: 2024 Review of Finance best paper award 2024 Antitrust Writing Award Best paper award of the 2023 Financial Management Association International Best paper at the 2022 French Finance Association 2020 Review of Finance best paper award 2017 Distinguish research award of the Eastern Finance Association With over 33,000 citations, Professor Michaely is recognized as one of the most prolific researchers in finance. He has given over 300 invited research talks worldwide and collaborates with scholars from Asia, the US, and Europe. He has also co-founded two startups and serves on the advisory boards of several others. His practical experience includes serving as Director of the Israeli Securities Authority (1998-2003) and as chairperson of Tachlit investment committee. Professor Michaely leads the HKU-TLV Innovation Hub, which fosters collaboration between entrepreneurs from HK and China with those from Israel and Europe. This initiative aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, establish intellectual exchanges between the regions, and leverage Israel's strong startup ecosystem to benefit students, scholars, and business leaders from both areas.
Maurice K.S. Tse serves as Finance Associate Professor of Teaching at The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Business, Department of Finance. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Professor Tse has established himself as a leading expert in financial markets, risk management, and emerging financial technologies. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. in Finance from Michigan State University, where he demonstrated exceptional teaching abilities even as a candidate by winning the All-University-Excellence in Teaching Award in 1988. Professor Tse's educational background includes obtaining the professional qualification of Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) in 1991. His academic path took him from the School of Business at Indiana University, which he joined in 1989, to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) where he taught professional courses for the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in 1996, before settling at his current position at HKU. He has served on examination committees for the Society of Actuaries and as an external assessor for the University Grants Committee since 1995. Professor Tse's research interests span a wide spectrum of financial topics, with particular focus on government regulation effects on market volatility and wealth transfer, asset pricing, corporate finance, and risk management. His current research explores hybrid mortgage valuation, corporate acquisition signaling, Hong Kong market structure dynamics, and international currency-stock market responses to trade announcements. In recent years, his scholarly work has evolved to address contemporary financial technology challenges, including blockchain applications, cryptocurrency regulation, and AI's impact on financial markets and fraud prevention. His extensive publication record demonstrates a clear progression from traditional finance topics to cutting-edge financial technology research. Professor Tse has consistently produced high-impact work analyzing market structures, regulatory impacts, and emerging financial instruments. His recent articles reveal a strategic pivot toward digital finance, with significant contributions on stablecoins, blockchain security tokens, AI applications in finance, and cryptocurrency fraud prevention mechanisms, reflecting his ability to stay at the forefront of financial innovation. All-University-Excellence in Teaching Award (1988) Justice of the Peace (JP) appointment recognizing community service Professor Tse has maintained active engagement with professional financial institutions throughout his career. He has provided consulting services to the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, prepared housing affordability reports for the Indiana Housing Finance Authority, and served on regulatory committees. His expertise is frequently sought for assessing market structures, regulatory impacts, and financial innovation. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided materials, his sustained research output across multiple decades suggests consistent funding support for his scholarly activities. Though specific laboratory affiliations aren't mentioned in the provided materials, Professor Tse appears deeply integrated into Hong Kong's financial research ecosystem, regularly contributing to policy discussions through publications in the Hong Kong Economic Journal and other venues. His work bridges academic research with practical financial market applications, particularly in the rapidly evolving areas of digital finance and regulatory technology.
Dr. Paolo Mengoni is a Lecturer I at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Complex Network Analysis. Originally from Italy, he brings over 20 years of experience as an IT consultant and researcher. His work focuses on AI applications in education, natural language processing, emotion recognition, and autonomous agents. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Florence and MSc/BSc degrees from the University of Perugia (Italy). Teaching responsibilities include courses like AI and Digital Communication , Basic Programming for Data Science , and Recommender Systems for Digital Media . His research explores topics such as learning analytics, sentiment analysis in social networks, and community detection in collaborative environments. He actively contributes to academic activities, including organizing international workshops like the 2020 Global Virtual Hack and Design Challenge and the HKBU-University of Perugia exchange program. His publications span journals and conferences including IEEE/WIC/ACM Web Intelligence, Future Generation Computer Systems, and IEEE International Symposia. He serves as a reviewer for venues such as IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation and the International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications.
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Prof. Zhenyu Gao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at CUHK Business School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He joined CUHK in 2014 and has established himself as a prominent researcher in finance with expertise spanning multiple critical domains of modern financial research. Education: PhD in Economics, Princeton University MA in Economics, Peking University BS in Astrophysics, Peking University Prof. Gao's research portfolio demonstrates remarkable breadth and evolution. Initially focused on traditional asset pricing and real estate finance, his work has increasingly incorporated behavioral elements and, more recently, environmental considerations. His interdisciplinary background (combining astrophysics with economics) informs his analytical approach to complex financial systems. His research on Chinese financial markets provides valuable insights into one of the world's most dynamic economies, while his growing body of work on climate finance represents an important contemporary direction. Prof. Gao's publications reveal a clear trajectory toward addressing modern financial challenges with innovative methodologies. His recent work extensively utilizes alternative data sources, particularly internet search data for measuring global investor sentiment. There's a pronounced shift toward sustainability-focused research, with multiple high-impact papers examining carbon exposure and environmental awareness among investors. His work consistently demonstrates both theoretical rigor and practical relevance to real-world financial decision-making across developed and emerging markets. Research Contributions: Multiple publications in top finance journals including Review of Financial Studies Methodological innovations using big data and alternative information sources Bridge between traditional finance theory and contemporary sustainability concerns Significant contributions to understanding Chinese financial markets Prof. Gao maintains active collaborations with leading scholars globally, including Michael Sockin, Wei Xiong, Darwin Choi, and Wenxi Jiang. His research teams focus on behavioral finance, sustainable investment, and Chinese market dynamics. His work on digital sentiment measurement suggests participation in cutting-edge research at the intersection of finance and technology. As an Associate Professor at a major research university, he contributes significantly to both academic knowledge and the education of future finance professionals.
Jiang Bian serves as Assistant Professor in Management and Strategy at The University of Hong Kong Business School, teaching courses including Strategy in the Digital World (PMGM7022) and Strategic Management (STRA4701) while conducting research at the intersection of organizational dynamics and innovation processes. Academic Credentials: PhD, Stanford University (Stanford Technology Ventures Program) MS, Stanford University (Civil and Environmental Engineering) BS in Management and BA in English, Tianjin University Her research investigates how regulatory frameworks and social forces shape the evaluation, creation, and commercialization of innovative technologies. With emphasis on innovation management and technology entrepreneurship , her work bridges theoretical organizational studies with practical strategic applications in dynamic business environments, particularly examining contextual influences on entrepreneurial decision-making. Her 2022 Management Science publication on position effects in early-stage venture evaluation exemplifies her research trajectory, revealing how presentation sequence impacts expert assessments. This work contributes to broader understanding of social dynamics in innovation ecosystems, with implications for venture funding and strategic resource allocation. Recognition: Faculty Outstanding Teaching Award (Undergraduate Teaching), 2024 AOM Strategic Management Division Best Paper Award in Behavioral Strategy, 2024 Hong Kong RGC General Research Fund recipient, 2024 Hong Kong RGC Early Career Scheme recipient, 2022 NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant, 2017 Jiang actively mentors students through her teaching and research supervision, leveraging her pre-academic strategic consulting experience in infrastructure development. Her current RGC-funded projects explore innovation commercialization mechanisms, while her industry background informs practical applications of theoretical frameworks in classroom instruction and research design.
