Personal profile
Personal profile
My primary research interests lie in the fields of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (patents, SMEs, and R&D subsidies), Corporate Governance (e.g., non-financial information disclosure, impression management, earnings management), Human Capital Management, CSR/ESG, Innovation Intermediaries, Digital Transformation, and Text Analysis.
Research interests
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (patents; R&D subsidies; SMEs)
Corporate Governance (e.g., non-financial information disclosure, impression management, earnings management)
CSR/ESG
Human Capital Management
Innovation Intermediaries
Digital Transformation
Text Analysis
Experience
Associate Professor in Finance, International Business School Suzhou, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2025 to Present
Assistant Professor in Finance, International Business School Suzhou, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2016 to 2024
Research Fellow in Accounting and Finance, University of Southampton - 2015 to 2016
Teaching Assistant, International Finance, Durham University - 2012 to 2014
Teaching
My taught core module, FIN409 Financial Analysis, equips students with data analytical skills and AI-agent-based skills to conduct industry analysis reports and company valuation reports.
I also teach FIN104, Foundation of Finance, which is essential for students to learn knowledge and skills in empirical corporate finance, in general, and company valuation, in particular.
I am currently supervising two PhD students as a co-supervisor and have had one PhD student complete as a principal supervisor.
Dissertation supervision experience: FIN405 Industry Research Project and FIN412 Finance Dissertation, and undergraduate dissertation of BUS303 Final Year Dissertation.
I had previously taught ACF205 International Finance, ACF202 Accounting Theory, ACF438 Topics in Contemporary Accounting and Finance, ACF449 International Financial Management Dissertation, and Tutorials of ACF108 Introduction to Finance.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD , Durham University, - 2014
MSc , Durham University, - 2009
Research areas
- Corporate Disclosure
- Corporate Governance
- ESG (human capital management)
- Corporate Innovation (patenting)
- Digital & Intelligent Transformation
- Impression Management
- Corporate Finance
Person Types
- Staff
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Yangtze River Delta Research Base for S&T Innovation and Sustainable Development
Song, Y. (PI), Zhu, X. (Team member), Bai, X. (Team member), Lin, Q. (Team member), Gu, C. (Team member), Hu, C. (Team member), Ge, Y. (Team member), Xu, Y. (Team member), Yao, X. (Team member), Lin, L. (Team member), Li, H. (Team member), Ruan, Z. (Team member), Xu, S. (Team member), Ma, F. (Team member), Kuang, X. (Team member), Hao, J. (Team member), Meng, M. (Team member), Liu, X. (Team member), Han, J. (Team member), Wang, X. (Team member), Cao, X. (Team member), Chen, Y. (Team member), Zong, L. (Team member), Zhang, X. (Team member), Xie, L. (Team member), Sun, J. (Team member), Chen, B. (Team member), Lu, X. (Team member), Jiang, J. (Team member), Lu, N. (Team member), Fang, W. (Team member), Li, Z. (Team member), Xu, Z. (Team member) & Shen, W. (Team member)
1/01/26 → 31/12/29
Project: Governmental Research Project
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AI-Driven Dynamic Learning Analytics and Personalized Teaching Guidance
Gong, Z. (PI), Xie, L. (PI) & Lu, X. (CoI)
1/09/25 → …
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Optimizing Learning Outcomes with AI-Enhanced Support in High Cognitive Load Modules
Jiang, E. J. (PI), Lu, X. (CoI), Xie, L. (CoI), Zhang, Y. (CoI), Dellaportas, S. (CoI) & Hou, L. (CoI)
1/09/24 → 31/05/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Research on the International Experience and Construction Path for Suzhou Industrial Park to Build a World-Class High-Tech Park
Song, Y. (PI), Hu, C. (Team member), Xie, L. (Team member), Lin, Q. (Team member), Ge, Y. (Team member) & Shi, H. (Team member)
31/05/24 → 15/09/24
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Interactive Simulation for Risk Assessment in Finance
Xie, L. (PI), Lu, X. (CoI) & Jiang, E. J. (CoI)
1/03/24 → 28/02/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Quantifying human capital disclosure in China with textual analysis
Xie, L., Gong, Z. & Lu, X., Jul 2025, In: China Accounting and Finance Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The impact of managerial attention to digital transformation on stock price synchronicity from the dynamic capability perspective
Jiang, E. J., Lu, X., Xie, L., Ye, R. & Cheng, P., 2 Sept 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Stakeholders’ Interests: Evidence from China
Xu, L., Xie, L., Mei, S., Hao, J., Zhang, Y. & Song, Y., Apr 2024, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 16, 8, 3443.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access9 Citations (Scopus) -
Impression management, forward-looking strategy-related disclosure, and excess executive compensation: Evidence from China
Chen, J. J., Liu, J., Xie, L. & Cheng, X., Jun 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: British Accounting Review. 56, 5, 101430.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access17 Citations (Scopus) -
Quantifying Human Capital Management in China with Textual Analysis
Gong, Z., Xie, L. & Lu, X., Oct 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Activities
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Using AI agent to creat product for quantitative investment
Jiang, E. J. (Supervisor), Lu, X. (Co-supervisor), Xie, L. (Co-supervisor) & Ma, W. (Co-supervisor)
1 Jul 2025 → 31 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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The Impact of Innovation Intermediaries on Corporate AI Adoption: Evidence from China
Xie, L. (Supervisor), Lu, X. (Co-supervisor) & Jiang, E. J. (Supervisor)
15 Jun 2025 → 30 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Copycat Reports: Catching Financial Fraud through Textual Echoes
Lu, X. (Supervisor), Xie, L. (Co-supervisor) & Jiang, E. J. (Co-supervisor)
15 Jun 2025 → 31 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Research Proposal: Examining the Impact of ESG Factors on Company Stock Valuation Using NLP Analysis of 10-K Forms
Xie, L. (Supervisor), Lu, X. (Co-supervisor) & Jiang, J. (Co-supervisor)
28 Aug 2024Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation (Journal)
Xie, L. (Reviewer)
1 Aug 2024Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review