Dr. Liyi Zheng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Liyi Zheng is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at the University of Bristol. With a strong academic background, holding a BA, MSc, and PhD from Bristol, Liyi's research primarily focuses on empirical finance. Key areas of interest include the dynamics of financial markets, market mispricing, and price anomalies. Liyi's work delves into investors' trading behavior, including aspects such as short selling and insider trading. Recent research has also explored corporate misconduct and its implications for ESG performance and sustainability. Additionally, Liyi investigates the role of sentiment analysis in financial contexts, further expanding the understanding of market behaviors.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.