Dr Jiayi Yuan
- Position: Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Finance
- Areas of expertise: Corporate finance; Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
- Email: J.Yuan1@leeds.ac.uk
- Location: 2.03c Maurice Keyworth Building
Profile
Jiayi Yuan joined the University of Leeds as an Assistant Professor in Finance in October 2023. Prior to that, she worked as a Lecturer in Finance at Swansea University. Jiayi was awarded PhD in Finance from the University of Birmingham in December 2022.
Research interests
Jiayi’s research interests include empirical corporate finance and corporate governance, with a particular focus on topics related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), such as climate change, pay inequality, corporate philanthropy, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Qualifications
- PhD Finance, University of Birmingham
- MSc Banking and Finance, King's College London