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Rui Zhong is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, specializing in finance and serving as the Program Coordinator for the Master's in Applied Finance. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Finance from Concordia University, where he participated in a joint Ph.D. program with McGill University and has a Master's in Financial Risk Management from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor's in Economics from Nankai University. Prior to joining UWA, he held roles as an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at the Central University of Finance and Economics and was a Scholar-in-Residence at Concordia University. His extensive experience encompasses various research interests, including sustainable finance, ESG, energy finance, credit derivatives, financial risk management, and corporate finance. With over 20 published articles in prominent journals such as the Journal of Accounting Research and Journal of Financial Markets, Dr. Zhong has made significant contributions to the field. He has received multiple awards for his research, including the GRASFI Paper Award and the AFAANZ Paper Award. His active participation in academia includes presenting at over 60 conferences and holding grants exceeding $1 million.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Teaching and research in finance, program coordinator.
Central University of Finance and Economics • China
Taught finance courses and supervised student research.
Central University of Finance and Economics • China
Conducted research and taught courses in finance.
Concordia University • Canada
Engaged in research and collaborations.
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