Professor Shunming Zhang is a distinguished scholar in economics and finance, currently serving at the School of Finance, Renmin University of China. With a Ph.D. in Mathematical Economics from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, he has held prestigious academic positions worldwide, including at Tsinghua University, Xiamen University, and the University of Western Ontario. His research spans financial decision-making, behavioral finance, and market participation, with over 40 high-impact journal publications in Economic Modelling, Journal of Financial Markets, and Economics Letters. He has secured numerous research grants, including major funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Recognized for his contributions, he has received esteemed awards such as the Cheung Kong Scholars Programme Distinguished Professor and the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars. His extensive contributions to theoretical and applied financial research have made a lasting impact on the field, positioning him as a leading authority in financial economics.
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Education
Professor Shunming Zhang holds a Ph.D. in Mathematical Economics from the Institute of Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, earned in 1996. He also completed his Master’s degree in Mathematical Economics at the same institute in 1993 and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Central China Normal University in 1988. His strong educational foundation in mathematics and economics has shaped his expertise in financial economics, enabling him to pursue interdisciplinary research at the intersection of mathematics, economics, and finance. This educational journey provided the tools for his groundbreaking research in financial decision-making and market behavior.
Professional Experience
Professor Zhang’s professional experience spans academic and research leadership roles at prestigious institutions. He is a Professor of Economics and Finance at Renmin University of China, where he also directs the Institute of Financial Engineering. His past positions include distinguished roles at Xiamen University, Victoria University of Wellington, and the University of Western Ontario. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to both academia and industry, shaping the development of financial economics through teaching and mentoring.
Research Interest
Professor Zhang’s research interests are centered on financial decision-making, behavioral economics, and the dynamics of market participation. His work explores financial market imperfections, the impact of ambiguity and information asymmetry on decision-making, and the behavioral aspects of finance. His research has contributed to understanding risk assessment, asset pricing under uncertainty, and the role of behavioral biases in financial markets. He has published extensively in high-impact journals and has received major research grants for studies in financial risk management and behavioral finance, positioning him as a leading scholar in these fields.
Award and Honor
Professor Zhang has earned numerous prestigious awards throughout his career, recognizing his exceptional contributions to economics and finance. In 2016, he was honored as a Distinguished Professor under the Cheung Kong Scholars Programme. He also received the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars in 2008, a significant recognition of his early and impactful research in financial economics. His scholarly achievements, supported by multiple research grants, further reflect his prominent role in advancing financial research, both in China and internationally. His awards and honors underscore his leadership and influence in the academic community.
Conclusion
Professor Shunming Zhang is a leading figure in the field of financial economics, with a distinguished academic career that has shaped the understanding of financial decision-making and market dynamics. His education in mathematical economics laid the foundation for his broad research interests, which range from behavioral finance to market participation under uncertainty. Through his professional roles, awards, and honors, Professor Zhang has consistently demonstrated his commitment to advancing the field, mentoring the next generation of economists, and conducting impactful research. His work has made significant contributions to the theoretical and applied aspects of finance, earning him a respected place in the global academic community.
Publications Top Noted
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A numerical simulation analysis of (Hukou) labour mobility restrictions in China
Authors: J Whalley, S Zhang
Year: 2007
Citation: 299
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The higher educational transformation of China and its global implications
Authors: YA Li, J Whalley, S Zhang, X Zhao
Year: 2011
Citation: 293
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Counter-cyclical substitution between trade credit and bank credit
Authors: H Huang, X Shi, S Zhang
Year: 2011
Citation: 168
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Inequality change in China and (Hukou) labour mobility restrictions
Authors: J Whalley, S Zhang
Year: 2004
Citation: 128
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Digital finance and corporate bankruptcy risk: Evidence from China
Authors: Y Ji, L Shi, S Zhang
Year: 2022
Citation: 99
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An incentive-compatible solution for trade credit term incorporating default risk
Authors: X Shi, S Zhang
Year: 2010
Citation: 41
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Portfolio selection theory with different interest rates for borrowing and lending
Authors: S Zhang, S Wang, X Deng
Year: 2004
Citation: 32
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Limited participation under ambiguity of correlation
Authors: HH Huang, S Zhang, W Zhu
Year: 2017
Citation: 31
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Trade retaliation in a monetary-trade model
Authors: J Whalley, J Yu, S Zhang
Year: 2012
Citation: 29
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The threshold effect of high‐level human capital investment on China’s urban‐rural income gap
Authors: Y Jiang, X Shi, S Zhang, J Ji
Year: 2011
Citation: 28
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Dynamic Arbitrage‐Free Asset Pricing with Proportional Transaction Costs
Authors: S Zhang, C Xu, X Deng
Year: 2002
Citation: 23
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Does living alone increase the consumption of social resources?
Authors: H Long, S Shi, Z Tang, S Zhang
Year: 2022
Citation: 14
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Numerical simulation on property tax reform: evidence from China
Authors: H Wang, Y Wang, S Zhang
Year: 2019
Citation: 14
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Metrics capturing the degree to which individual economies are globalized
Authors: RG Riezman, J Whalley, S Zhang
Year: 2013
Citation: 14
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Eliciting experts’ perceived risk of software offshore outsourcing incorporating individual heterogeneity
Authors: X Shi, H Tsuji, S Zhang
Year: 2011
Citation: 14
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Export effect and influence mechanism of foreign ownership
Authors: Z Ye, F Zhang, S Zhang
Year: 2021
Citation: 12
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State-owned enterprise behaviour responses to trade reforms: some analytics and numerical simulation results using Chinese data
Authors: J Whalley, S Zhang
Year: 2006
Citation: 12
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VAT base broadening when the location of some consumption is mobile
Authors: J Whalley, S Zhang
Year: 2005
Citation: 11
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Metrics capturing the degree to which individual economies are globalized
Authors: R Riezman, J Whalley, S Zhang
Year: 2005
Citation: 10
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Trade credit: the interaction of financing, marketing, operations, and risk behavior
Authors: X Shi, S Zhang
Year: 2014
Citation: 9