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Dr. Yicheng Wang, Ph.D. (University of Liverpool), also holds a Master’s from Macquarie University and a Bachelor’s from the University of Exeter. His research centres on Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, and Computer Vision for Business Analytics, with a particular focus on sustainability disclosure, ESG, corporate culture, and sustainable finance. His work has been published in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals, including JCR Q1 outlets.
Since joining XJTLU, Dr. Wang has secured over RMB 300,000 in external industrial funding as PI or lead contributor, working closely with multinational corporations such as Bosch on logistics digitalisation and optimisation, and with government projects such as the Suzhou ESG Disclosure Platform supporting tens of thousands of enterprises. These collaborations demonstrate his ability to translate academic expertise into industry and policy impact.
He is also recognised for innovative and agile teaching practices, having developed flagship experiential courses at XJTLU that integrate project-based learning, industry cases, and AI-enhanced pedagogy. He has received multiple awards for teaching excellence and practice sharing.
Dr. Wang is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA Australia), evidencing both pedagogical and professional recognition. Previously, he was a lecturer at Monash University (Suzhou Campus), where he was consistently rated highly in teaching evaluations.
Research interests
AI, NLP & Computer Vision for Business Analytics
Sustainability Disclosure & Sustainable Finance
Agile Teaching
Experience
2022-Present Assistant Professor - School of Intelligent Finance and Business, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
2025-Present Head of Business Analytics Research Cluster - School of Intelligent Finance and Business, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
2020-2022 Adjunct Lecturer - Monash Business School, Monash University
Teaching
IFB107TC Information Systems Management
IFB214TC Data Mining Applications
INF101TC Syntegrative Education in Deep Practice
Awards and honours
2025 XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) Champions Best Practices Sharing Award
2024 Teaching Excellence Award (XEC)
2024 Excellent Supervisor in the 19th Citi Cup Fintech Competition
2023 School Unsung Hero Award
2021 Monash University Purple Letter Award for Outstanding Teaching Performance
2020 Monash University Purple Letter Award for Outstanding Teaching Performance
2014-2016 Macquarie University High Achievers Rewards
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Fellow, Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Master, Accounting (CPA Extension), Macquarie University
Bachelor, Accounting and Finance, University of Exeter
PhD, Business, University of Liverpool
External positions
Deputy Secretary-General, ESG Special Committee, Suzhou Dual Carbon Association
1 Jun 2024 → …
Research areas
- Business Analytics
- Sustainability
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Chinese Corporate Culture and Firm Value: Evidence from Linguistic Cues
Wang, Y. (PI)
1/07/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Chinese Culture and firm value: a machine learning approach
Wang, Y. (Team member)
1/01/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Logistics Digitalization and Optimization of Bosch Mobility Group China
Wang, Y. (PI), Xiang, M. (Team member), Li, S. (Team member) & Guo, M. (Team member)
1/09/25 → 6/10/25
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Lithium Carbonate Market Weekly Report
Xiong, L. (PI), Wang, Y. (Team member) & Xiang, M. (Team member)
26/08/24 → 25/08/25
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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IFB Learning & Teaching Grant in Educational Technologies
Wang, Y. (PI), Xiang, M. (CoI) & Ji, Q. (CoI)
1/05/24 → 1/05/25
Project: Internal Research Project
Research output
- 8 Article
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Conforming tax avoidance and earnings persistence
Lou, Y., Wright, B., Wang, Y. & Zhao, C., 4 Mar 2025, In: Pacific Accounting Review. 37, 1, p. 89-112 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Decoding ESG Report Narratives: Unveiling Sustainable Supply Chain Insights and Impacts Through Textual Analysis
Wang, Y., Peng, Y. & Yang, C., Mar 2025, In: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. 32, 2, p. 2559-2581 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From Interaction to Experience: The Sequential Roles of Rapport and Swift Guanxi in Driving Affective Brand Experience
Xun, J., Round, G., Wang, Y., Chong, W. K., Liang, W. & Li, Y., 13 Sept 2025, (Submitted) In: Journal of University of Science and Technology of China.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Maze of Conveniences: Re-examining Hotel Reviews and Social Media Data
Xun, J., Wang, Y., Chong, W. K., Wong, E. P. Y. & Fan, X., 22 Apr 2025, In: Industrial Management and Data Systems. 125, 5, p. 1946-1976 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Management’s Tone Change in MD&A and Tax Avoidance
Wang, Y. & Wright, B., 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Activities
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山东财经大学产教融合创新领航计划
Wang, Y. (Speaker)
19 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Managerial Relationship Cognition, Compensation Disparity, and Corporate Diversification on Innovation Performance: A Multi-Dimensional Study Based on Natural Language Processing
Yicheng Wang (Supervisor) & Junsong Chen (Co-supervisor)
1 Sept 2025 → 1 Sept 2029Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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2025 Doctoral Mobility Program (China-South Africa) (XJTLU ES6 Impact on Education in China and Internationally)
Yicheng Wang (Participant)
7 Jul 2025Activity: Other