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Professor Li’s research spans the intersection of theoretical and empirical real option applications within corporate finance and infrastructure project finance. His work on game theoretic real option models elucidates optimal decision-making by firms for large irreversible capital investments in both competitive and cooperative settings, particularly in the oil and gas and real estate industries. His research into real option risk analysis involves public-private partnerships (PPP) in Canada, where he assesses the residual value risk of PPP models against traditional Design-Bid-Build (DBB) models for public projects. Recent publications include studies on behavioral investing, structured financial products, and hedge fund management. He has published in journals such as the Journal of Infrastructure Systems and the Journal of Business Ethics. Additionally, he has made significant contributions to understanding the implications of unique corporate governance structures, specifically the two-tier board structure, for risk-taking behavior among firms listed on the Chinese stock market. His research has also been recognized with awards, such as the 2021 Ted Rogers School of Management Teaching Innovation Award, underscoring his commitment to both research and teaching excellence.
Department of Chemical Engineering