Dr Chen Zheng is a researcher with expertise in banking, financial institutions, and corporate finance. Her primary interests lie in investigating the role of financial and non-financial factors in the intermediation process, exploring the impact of corporate social responsibility on the banking sector, and analyzing the effects of government bailouts during times of crisis. In addition to her work in finance, Chen has also conducted research in the field of Innovation and Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (iSoLT), focusing on student engagement, student equity, blended course delivery methods, and the integration of GenAI in higher education. Recognized for her contributions, she has received teaching awards both at the university and faculty levels. Chen has published extensively in both the finance discipline and iSoLT research.

Media Coverage:

Pathan, S., Zheng, C., Haq, H., and Cheung, A. (2024) “Why CEO Pay Gaps Matter for Bank Liquidity Creation and Financial Stability”. Columbia Law School’s Blog on Corporations and the Capital Markets.

Luo, L., Zhang, J., and Zheng, C. (2025). “Survival of the Carbon Fittest.” Business News.

Pathan, S., Zhang, J., Zheng, C., and Yang, J. (2026) "Does Artificial Intelligence Make Banks Safer?" LSE Business Review.