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Yang Yang, Ph.D. 2022

Yang Yang, Ph.D. 2022
"I cannot recommend West Virginia University's Finance Ph.D. program highly enough. The level of mentorship and guidance I received from my dedicated advisor was unparalleled, allowing me to publish two A+ ranked papers in esteemed journals even before graduating. The faculty is a treasure trove of expertise; professors are incredibly approachable and willing to lend their insights on any query, regardless of whether it falls within your specific area of concentration. The curriculum is robust and comprehensive, covering everything from corporate finance to asset pricing, ensuring that students leave with a well-rounded skill set. Furthermore, the program fosters a sense of community that transcends borders; I've built lifelong friendships and professional connections with classmates who have gone on to hold positions in academia across the United States and around the world, including Shanghai, Macau, and Saudi Arabia. This program is a crucible for academic and personal growth, and I consider myself fortunate to be an alumnus."

Assistant Professor

University of Montevallo

Initial Placement: Gannon University

Areas of interest:

My research is focused on Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, and Tax Avoidance, with a specific emphasis on exploring the interactions between tax avoidance, corporate policies, and corporate governance.

My work has been published, among others, in The Accounting Review and Journal of Corporate Finance. When it comes to teaching, my areas of interest encompass Corporate Finance, Financial Modelling and Analytics, Fintech Theory and Practice—including aspects such as Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Machine Learning for financial prediction—and Investments. I have experience teaching undergraduate courses in Financial Management, Advanced Financial management, Investments, and International Financial Management, in addition to graduate courses in Financial Technology and Financial Modelling and Analytics.

Academic positions:

Currently, I am an Assistant Professor of Finance at Gannon University. Starting from August 2023, I will be transitioning to the University of Montevallo as an Assistant Professor of Fintech.

Education:

My educational journey began at Saint Louis University, MO, where I earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance in 2013. Following this, I pursued an MSc in Finance at the University of Lancaster, UK, where I graduated in 2015. Eager to further deepen my knowledge, I moved on to the University of South Florida, FL, earning an MA in Economics in 2017. Most recently, in 2022, I obtained a Ph.D. in Finance from West Virginia University.