Biography
Dr. Wang's primary responsibility as a professor is to create a learning environment where students feel comfortable and have a sense of belonging. Using various methods to obtain student feedback and provide instructive guidance and support is essential. Teaching is an ever-evolving professional practice that must adapt creatively to changes at all levels, from an individual student's needs to challenges at the university level. He has used his teaching experience to further hone his skills, preparing him to teach a variety of finances courses either face-to-face or online. His research interests and experience enables him to teach a variety of finances courses, including corporate finance, international finance, investment, portfolio management, corporate governance, to name a few.
Publications
Biktimirov, E. and Wang, C., Model-Based versus Model-Free Implied Volatility: Evidence from the U.S., European, and Asian Index Options Markets.
Journal of Derivatives 24 (3), Spring 2017, 42-68. DOI: 10.3905/jod.2017.24.3.042.
Biktimirov, E. and Wang, C., Fear factor: Does the VIXC provide the most accurate forecast of Canadian stock market volatility? Canadian Investment Review, 2011, 10-16.
Wang, C., The database models in the library managing system, Journal of Shenyang Electric Power Institute (ISSN 1008-312X), 1999, Vol 1 (3), 41-62.
Education
Ph.D. Finance - Concordia University, 2020
M.Sc. Finance - Brock University, 2011
Master of Accountancy - Brock University, 2009
Undergraduate studies in Commerce - Saint Mary's University, 2007
Bachelor of Computer Sciences - Lanzhou Jiaotong University, China, 1993
Teaching
Assistant Professor of Finance, Saint Mary's University - 2022-2023
Lecturer, Concordia University, 2017-2021
Teaching Assistant, Concordia University, Brock University, 2009-2019
Lecturer in Computer Science, Shenyang Railway College, China, 1995-2004
Research
Research Interests:
Corporate Finance (Capital Structure, Corporate Governance), Investments, Fixed Income, Credit Default Swaps, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fintech, Business Intelligence and AI.
Being passionate about empirical financial research, Dr. Wang has developed strong programming skills and extensive experience with many databases. He enjoys the comprehensive testing of economic theories and innovations that offer important implications for academics, policymakers, and investment communities.
Future research interests tend toward corporate social responsibility and fintech; using machine learning in CSR projects, as well as the impact of FinTech on the economy.
Grants, awards & honours
RESEARCH AWARDS:
"Honourable Mention" Award in Finance Division. Paper: "Model-Based versus Model-Free Implied Volatility: Evidence from U.S., European, and Asian Index Option Markets" with E. Biktimirov. Administrative Sciences Association of Canada conference, Calgary, Canada, June 2013.
OTHER AWARDS:
Concordia Researching funding, 2018, $7,000
Power of Canada fellowship, 2014-2015, $12,000
National Bank scholarship, 2011-2014, $60,000
Concordia Ph.D. scholarship, 2011-2014, $45,000
Mohamed Dore Graduate Research Scholarship in Economics, 2011, $3,000
Dr. Raymond and Mrs. Sachi Moriyama Graduate Fellowship, 2010, $2,000
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Scholarship, 2011
Brock University Graduate Fellowship, 2009-2011
Dean of Graduate Studies In-course Scholarship Award at Brock University, 2008, 2010
Dean's Entrance Scholarship at Brock University, 2008, 2009