Dr. Qingquan Zhang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Qingquan Zhang is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, specializing in finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota and an MBA in Analytic Finance from the University of Chicago. His research interests include tax regulation, cryptocurrency pricing, and financial stability. He has contributed significantly to the academic community with publications focusing on cryptocurrency's impact on market conditions and innovative financial strategies. In addition to his teaching role, he has received multiple awards for excellence in teaching and innovation, including the CITL Faculty Fellow and the Gies Innovation Scholar. He is actively involved in academic service as a reviewer for Management Science and holds various positions in committees related to finance education and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching finance courses and contributing to curriculum development.

Instructor

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Instructed finance-related courses, focusing on practical applications and theoretical foundations.

Awards

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Paper Award

2025-01-01
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CITL Faculty Fellow

2024-01-01
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Gies Innovation Scholar

2024-01-01
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Grainger Engineering Cozad Prize

2024-01-01
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Business & Engineering Partnership Prizes

2024-01-01
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Teaching Excellence

2023-01-01
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Disruption Innovation Fellow

2021-01-01

Courses

ESG Certification (FIN 490) ESG Certification (FIN 580) Quantamental Investment (FIN 580) MSF Academy Quant (FIN 580)

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.