Clemens Otto is a Full-time Associate Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. He holds a Ph.D. (Finance) from London Business School (2012), an M.Res. (Finance) from London Business School (2009), and a CEMS Master (International Management) and Dipl.-Kfm. (Business Administration) from the University of Cologne and HEC Paris (2006). His research focuses on Financial Contracting, Corporate Disclosure Practices, Behavioral Finance, and Strategic Investment Decisions. Key research interests include analyzing how disclosure policies impact capital markets, the behavioral drivers of corporate investment, and the effects of regulatory frameworks on firm behavior. His work integrates theoretical finance with empirical evidence from supply chains, healthcare disclosures, and debt markets. Notable awards include the Michael J. Brennan Award (2022) and the SAC Capital Ph.D. Award (2012). His publications span journals such as the Review of Financial Studies , Management Science , and The Accounting Review . Current research explores disclosure externalities in supply chains and the strategic implications of peer disclosures in clinical trials. Prof. Otto has been affiliated with SMU since 2017, advancing through roles from Assistant Professor (2017–2021) to his current position. His expertise aligns with SMU’s strategic priorities in Asia-focused finance and sustainable living through informed corporate governance frameworks.
Dora Neo Swee Suan is an Associate Professor and founding Director of the Centre for Banking & Finance Law (CBFL) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Law. She also leads the LLM (Corporate and Financial Services Law) and Graduate Certificate programmes. Previously, she served as Vice-Dean (Research & Graduate Studies) and Director of the Continuing Legal Education Programme. Her expertise spans contract law, credit & security law, and modernization of trade finance systems. Education: MA (Oxford University), LLM (Harvard Law School), Barrister (Gray’s Inn), Advocate & Solicitor (Singapore). She holds additional certificates in Private Banking and Real Estate Finance. Research focuses on global secured transactions law, trade finance modernization, consumer protection in finance, and ASEAN services trade liberalization under GATS. She has published extensively, including landmark books like Secured Transactions Law in Asia (2021) and Trade Finance: Technology, Innovation and Documentary Credits (2021). She chairs UNIDROIT’s Model Law on Warehouse Receipts working group and advises Singapore’s legal reforms. Professional roles include Senate membership at the Singapore Academy of Law, accreditation work for legal education, and policy contributions to the Ministry of Law and Consumer Protection Act reforms. She has held visiting professorships at University of Aix-Marseille III, Harvard, and Georgetown, and teaches at East China University of Political Science and Law. Recent activities include speaking at APEC forums, UNIDROIT conferences, and ASEAN legal seminars. Her work bridges academic research with practical legal training, shaping regional and global financial law frameworks.
Associate Professor Yun Lou is a Full-time Faculty member and Associate Dean (Research) at the School of Accountancy (SOA), Singapore Management University (SMU). She holds a PhD in Accounting from London Business School (2012). Her research focuses on debt contracting mechanisms and corporate disclosure strategies, with publications in top journals like Journal of Accounting Research and Management Science . She teaches courses on Accounting Thought, Governance, and Financial Statement Analysis. Education : PhD in Accounting, London Business School, 2012 Research Interests : Examines how corporate disclosure practices interact with debt contracts, exploring topics like litigation disclosures' impact on bond terms, accounting quality's role in debt markets, and governance mechanisms driving transparency. Her work bridges accounting information systems, executive compensation, and financial intermediation challenges. Awards : Tier 2 Academic Research Fund (AcRF), MOE Singapore SMU School of Accountancy Research Award (2018 and 2020) Grants & Advising : Guides PhD candidates in accounting research, including Cao Huijing (DBA) and Zhao Yuan (PhD). Her research is supported by Singapore's Ministry of Education funding. Labs/Teams : Contributes to SMU's strategic priorities in Digital Transformation and Sustainable Living through research on corporate governance frameworks and financial reporting innovations.
CHENG Cheng is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University (SMU), and a Lee Kong Chian Fellow (2022-2024). Her research focuses on gender, family, health, aging, and demography, examining how social inequalities arise through family dynamics. She holds a PhD from Princeton University and a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Education: PhD in Sociology, Princeton University, 2018 MA in Sociology, Princeton University, 2015 BA in Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2012 (Comprehensive Honors) Research Interests: Her work explores gender power dynamics, wealth inequality, health disparities, and quantitative methodologies. Recent studies address green innovation’s impact on corporate performance and the role of environmental lawsuits in industry spillover effects. Awards: Lee Kong Chian Fellow (2022-2024) Teaching: Courses include Gender and Family and Research Methods in Sociology and Political Science . Professional Affiliations: Council Member of the Population Association of Singapore (2022-2025).
Dr. Alminas Zaldokas is an Associate Professor in Finance at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, with prior academic affiliations at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and University of Texas in Austin. His research bridges corporate finance, industrial organization, and sustainability, focusing on firm decisions in financial and product markets. PhD in Finance from INSEAD (2012) MSc in Finance and Economics from London School of Economics BSc in Business and Economics from Stockholm School of Economics in Riga His research examines how antitrust enforcement influences executive compensation design ( Motivating Collusion ), the economic impacts of trade sanctions ( How Do Firms Adjust When Trade Stops? ), and the role of financial disclosure in tacit coordination ( Corporate Disclosure as Tacit Coordination Mechanism ). He has published extensively in Journal of Financial Economics , Management Science , and RAND Journal of Economics , with particular attention to: Executive incentives and collusive behavior ESG practices in global supply chains Real-time investor reactions to advertising Corporate tax impacts on innovation Credit market dynamics His work has received significant recognition including: Jerry S. Cohen Award for Antitrust Scholarship (2019) for research on international leniency programs Vladas Jurgutis Prize (2022) for corporate tax and innovation study Dr. Zaldokas serves as academic adviser for the Lithuanian Competition Council and board member of the Baltic Economic Association , having previously advised the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong . He teaches courses in Applied Corporate Finance , Corporate Valuation , and Entrepreneurial Finance across multiple international programs including HKUST-NYU MSc in Global Finance and Kellogg-HKUST EMBA.
Dr. CHENG Qiang serves as the Dean and Lee Kong Chian Chair Professor of Accounting at Singapore Management University's School of Accountancy. He joined SMU in 2011 as Associate Dean (Research) and has held leadership roles including President of the Chinese Accounting Professors' Association of North America. His academic journey includes degrees from Tsinghua University (BS, BE, MS) and a PhD in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Research focuses on voluntary disclosure, family ownership dynamics, corporate governance, and digitalization's impact on financial reporting. Key areas include ESG disclosure, tax aggressiveness in family firms, and analyst behavior's influence on corporate innovation. His work frequently explores how governance structures and executive incentives shape financial decisions. Publications emphasize empirical analyses in top journals like The Accounting Review and Journal of Financial Economics. Recent work addresses blockchain applications, AI's market impact, and environmental litigation spillovers. He has advised numerous doctoral candidates across SMU's DBA and PhD programs. Recognitions include SMU's Most Outstanding Faculty Awards (2013-2014) and the Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship. He currently serves on the AAA Research Committee and previously led ISCA's Research Committee. His career bridges academia and practice through editorial roles and industry engagement.
Dr Sandra Annette Booysen is an Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore's Faculty of Law. She leads the Centre for Banking & Finance Law (CBFL) and serves as Chief Editor of the Singapore Journal of Legal Studies. Previously, she practiced commercial litigation in London and Johannesburg, and holds legal qualifications in England/Wales and South Africa. Education: PhD, LLM (NUS); LLB (University of the Witwatersrand); BA (Rhodes University) Affiliations: Editorial board member of International Banking and Securities Law (Brill) Her research focuses on contract law and banking regulation, with publications in journals like Journal of Business Law and Banking and Finance Law Review . Key projects include analyzing bank secrecy (Cambridge University Press, 2017) and mis-selling of investments post-2008 crisis. Her work bridges legal theory and practical regulatory challenges in financial sectors. Her articles explore topics like conclusive evidence clauses in loan contracts, deposit insurance frameworks, and contractual severance principles. Research trends emphasize regulatory responses to financial crises and evolving bank-customer dynamics. Grants: CBFL-funded research on bank secrecy (2017) Advising: No named students listed, but supervises CBFL-related research projects She directs CBFL, fostering interdisciplinary legal scholarship on banking innovation and financial regulation. Current projects examine retail investor protections post-global financial crisis.
Xuan Tian is a professor at Tsinghua University's PBC School of Finance, focusing on corporate finance, innovation, venture capital, and auditing. His work bridges financial practices with technological advancement and policy impacts. Research Interests: His research explores how financial systems influence innovation, including roles of institutional investors, venture capital, auditors, and policy uncertainty. Key themes: knowledge transfer, corporate governance, and entrepreneurial finance. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in the provided texts. Advising and Grants: No explicit student advising or grant details provided, but extensive collaborative research evident across 73 publications. Key Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes supply chain innovation, judicial transparency in entrepreneurship, dark trading effects on cash management, and policy impacts on credit access and innovation.
Edward TI is an Associate Professor of Law and current Associate Dean (Undergraduate Curriculum and Teaching) at Singapore Management University's Yong Pung How School of Law, where he has served since 2016. His academic appointments progressed from Lecturer (2016-2017) to Assistant Professor (2018-2023) before his current Associate Professor role beginning July 2023. He holds multiple professional qualifications including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), and legal practice admissions in Singapore, New York, and England & Wales. Education: PhD in Land Economy from University of Cambridge MSc in Real Estate (REDAS Gold Medalist) from National University of Singapore LLB (Hons) from National University of Singapore Professor TI specializes in property law with research spanning land and real estate regulation, housing and strata law, urban planning sustainability, and property trusts. His work examines the intersection of legal frameworks, policy design, and urban development challenges, particularly in high-density city-states like Singapore. He employs comparative methodologies analyzing jurisdictions across Asia, Australasia, and Africa to address issues of urban inequality, collective sales, and regulatory takings. His 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveal consistent focus on property law evolution in response to urban challenges, with increasing attention to pandemic impacts, building safety regulations, and cross-jurisdictional comparisons of strata systems. Key thematic clusters include collective sale mechanisms, regulatory compensation frameworks, and the legal dimensions of housing diversity policies. Scientific Awards: Lee Kong Chian Fellow (2024-2025) Lee Kong Chian Fellow (2021-2022) SMU School of Law Promising Scholar Award (2019-2020) MOE-SMU START Overseas PhD Scholarship (2016) FIABCI Scholarship (2016) REDAS Gold Medal (2015) C J Koh Scholarship (2007-2009) As an Urban Fellow at the SMU Urban Institute, Professor TI contributes to interdisciplinary urban research initiatives. His external appointments include membership on Singapore's Strata Titles Board and Council for Estate Agencies, demonstrating active policy engagement. His dual expertise in law and real estate finance enables unique analysis of property market dynamics, particularly regarding foreign investment impacts and luxury housing legislation in constrained land markets.
Darius Chan is an Associate Professor of Law (Practice) and Deputy Director of the Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy (SIDRA) at Singapore Management University. Ranked as a Global Elite Thought Leader in arbitration, he specializes in international dispute resolution. Qualifications: LL.M. from New York University (Distinction), LL.B. from National University of Singapore (First Class Honours). Admitted to practice in Singapore, New York, and England & Wales. Research & Practice: Focuses on: Arbitration law reform and jurisdictional challenges Cross-border commercial disputes and award enforcement Investment treaty arbitration and sovereign immunity Contract interpretation in international contexts Awards & Recognition: Global Elite Thought Leader in Arbitration (Who's Who Legal) Litigation Star (Benchmark Litigation) Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship and Arthur T. Vanderbilt Scholarship Singapore Business Review Top 40 under 40 lawyers Professional Service: Serves on ICC Arbitration committees, Thailand Arbitration Centre Academic Council, and Singapore's Arbitration Court Users' Committee. Appointed as Amicus Curiae by Singapore Court of Appeal.
Hans Tjio is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore (NUS), where he has taught since 1990. He currently serves as Director of the EW Barker Centre for Law & Business and Director of the LLM (General) program, following previous leadership roles at the Centre for Banking and Finance Law and Centre for Commercial Law Studies. His academic credentials include: LLM from Harvard University MA from the University of Cambridge Advocate & Solicitor qualification in Singapore Barrister status from the Honourable Society of Middle Temple Tjio's research centers on corporate governance frameworks, securities regulation, and trust law with emphasis on directors' duties, shareholder rights, and financial market integrity. His work bridges theoretical legal principles with practical regulatory challenges in banking, fraud prevention, and sustainable business practices, reflecting deep engagement with Singapore's evolving commercial landscape. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on corporate accountability mechanisms, particularly regarding creditor protections, sustainable governance models, and restructuring methodologies. His scholarship demonstrates growing attention to technology-law intersections and cross-border financial regulation, frequently addressing gaps between private law doctrines and modern financial systems. No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the source material. Professor Tjio has supervised numerous graduate students throughout his career, though specific names are not listed. His professional influence extends through significant policy contributions as Securities Industry Council member, SGX Listing Advisory Committee Deputy Chairman, and consultant to TSMP Law Corporation, alongside extensive international engagements including visiting positions at Stanford, Melbourne, and leading Asian universities.
Cristian Badarinza serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Real Estate at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, where he holds appointments since January 2023. He maintains significant research affiliations as a Research Fellow of the Institute of Real Estate Studies and a Network Associate of the Centre for Economic Policy Research in London. His research focuses on the intersection of real estate markets and household financial decision-making, with particular emphasis on international comparative approaches. Key areas include: Capital structure decisions in household balance sheets Mortgage market dynamics and policy effects Foreign investment impacts on local real estate Behavioral aspects of housing finance Cross-country household financial systems Analyzing his publication record reveals consistent contributions to understanding housing market inefficiencies through behavioral lenses and international comparisons. His work frequently employs micro-level data harmonization across countries to identify systemic patterns in household finance, with increasing focus on emerging economies since 2017. The research demonstrates strong policy relevance, particularly regarding prudential housing regulations and financial vulnerability mitigation. His scientific recognition includes: Research Fellow of the Institute of Real Estate Studies Network Associate of the Centre for Economic Policy Research Media coverage in The Economist, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and BBC for foreign investment research Dr. Badarinza actively contributes to the Initiative for International Comparative Household Finance, connecting global academics to establish international best practices in mortgage, pension, and risky asset markets. His teaching philosophy emphasizes technical skill development alongside real-world applications in real estate analytics, smart building technologies, and data-driven decision making. Current research extends into foreign investment location patterns and displacement effects associated with property ownership changes from local to foreign entities.
SONG Changcheng is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU), currently on leave. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and a B.A. in Economics from Tsinghua University. His research focuses on household finance decisions, behavioral economics, real estate economics, and experimental methods. He has explored topics such as financial literacy, housing market dynamics, insurance adoption, and the impact of macroprudential policies. He served as Lee Kong Chian Fellow at SMU (2020–2021) and previously held roles at National University of Singapore (2012–2018). His work has been published in top journals like Review of Financial Studies , Journal of Financial Economics , and Management Science . He is particularly known for field experiments analyzing barriers to financial product adoption and the role of behavioral biases. Research highlights include studies on agent information advantages in housing markets, superstition-driven housing demand, and the effects of financial education on pension contributions. His recent work examines healthcare IT innovations, home-based entrepreneurship policies, and cross-cultural investing behaviors. Awards: Lee Kong Chian Fellow (2020–2021) Teaching: Specializes in real estate finance, behavioral finance, and development economics courses. Grants/Projects: Conducted fieldwork in China, Singapore, Kenya, Uganda, and Sri Lanka, focusing on financial decision-making in diverse contexts. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence, addressing practical issues like pension systems, insurance markets, and policy design to improve economic outcomes.
Alvin SEE Wei Liang is an Associate Professor of Law at Singapore Management University's Yong Pung How School of Law, where he has taught since 2012. Previously holding leadership positions as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Curriculum and Student Affairs, his academic credentials include a B.C.L. from the University of Oxford (2010), C.L.P. from Malaysia (2009), and First Class Honours LL.B. from the University of Leeds (2008). His research focuses on foundational private law domains including Property Law, Equity & Trusts, and Remedies, with specialized work on Singapore's Torrens land registration system, joint tenancies, and restitutionary principles. Recent publications demonstrate consistent exploration of Singapore's legal frameworks in comparative contexts. Professor See's scholarly contributions include analyses of property rights enforcement, trust asset recovery, and damages quantification, with articles appearing in leading Commonwealth law journals. His work frequently intersects commercial practice and theoretical equity principles. Honors & Awards: Excellent Teacher Award, SMU (2018) Dean's Teaching Excellence Awards (2015, 2016, 2018) Most Outstanding Teacher, SMU Law (2017) Most Promising Teacher, SMU (2015) OUCLJ Distinguished Associate Editor (2010) Attorney-General's Award, Malaysia (2009) Hughes Essay Prize, Leeds (2008)
Prof David Mitchell Reeb is a distinguished academic at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, where he serves as Head of the Accounting Department and Director of Business Doctoral Programs. He holds the prestigious Mr. and Mrs. Lin Jo Yan Professorship with dual appointments in both accounting and finance. Dr. Reeb is also recognized as a Senior Fellow of the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economic Research (ABFER) and a Fellow at the Academy of International Business (AIB). Dr. Reeb's research spans multiple domains within business and finance, with particular focus on founding-family ownership, disclosure of corporate innovation, and the organization of accounting firms. His scholarly work has been published in top-tier journals including the Journal of Accounting and Economics, Accounting Review, Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Administrative Science Quarterly, and Management Science. His research has garnered significant attention, accumulating over 5,000 citations in Web of Science and 17,000+ on Google Scholar. His work has been featured in leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, The Economist, Forbes, and the Financial Times, and he has been interviewed by major media outlets including CNN, Comcast, and Bloomberg TV. Dr. Reeb's scholarly contributions have earned him notable recognition. His 2003 study on founding-family firms ranks among the 20 most cited articles in the Journal of Finance of all time. Similarly, his 2004 research on accounting report integrity stands as the most highly cited paper in the Journal of Accounting and Economics for that year. More recently, his 2015 research on "Missing R&D" was identified as the 5th most cited paper among the top accounting journals that year. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on corporate governance, innovation, and family business dynamics. His work on dual-class shares, family ownership, and minority investor returns (2025) continues his exploration of governance structures, while his research on shadow trading (2021) addresses important regulatory concerns. Dr. Reeb's field experiments on startup demand for accounting expertise (2024) showcase his innovative methodological approaches to understanding business phenomena. One of the 20 most cited articles in the Journal of Finance of all time (2003 study on founding-family firms) Most highly cited paper in the Journal of Accounting and Economics in 2004 (research on accounting report integrity) 5th most cited paper among the top 3 journals in accounting in 2015 (research on "Missing R&D") As Director of Business Doctoral Programs at NUS Business School, Dr. Reeb plays a significant role in mentoring the next generation of business scholars. His teaching interests span corporate finance, financial management, international finance, and multinational accounting issues. His extensive publication record and high citation counts suggest substantial research funding and grant support throughout his career, though specific grants are not detailed in the provided information.
