Biography
Prior to joining the faculty at Niagara University, Dr. Yang held faculty positions at John Carroll University. He completed his Ph.D. in Finance and Master of Accountancy at Louisiana Tech University. In his leisure time he enjoys playing the violin. He was also a Violin tutor for students at Cedar Creek School in Ruston, Louisiana.
Focus of Teaching
- FIN 320 – Corporate Finance
- FIN 350 – Investment
- FIN 615 – Valuation and Financial Modeling
Current Research
Dr. Qing Yang’s research lies in the area of empirical asset pricing and corporate finance. He has studied the relationship between idiosyncratic risk and expected returns. Another research interest is the impact of social networks of fund managers on hedge fund performance.
Educational Background
- Ph.D. in Finance from Louisiana Tech University
- MS in Accounting from Louisiana Tech University