Chunhong (Chris) Zhang conducts research on venture capital, entrepreneurial finance, corporate governance, innovation and ESG. He is a current PhD student at the University of Queensland Business School, with a rich background as a former entrepreneur in green energy commercialisation. He is deeply passionate about the technologies that improve energy efficiency, and this brings a unique perspective to his academic pursuits.
Chris Zhang has learned from his more than ten years of entrepreneurial experience how crucial entrepreneurial finance is for fostering innovation. His research delves into early-stage financing, where information asymmetry is most pronounced. Chris seeks to uncover how investors and entrepreneurs align their interests and how their deals impact the innovation and ESG outcomes of start-ups.
At UQ Business School, Chris Zhang teaches postgraduate and undergraduate programs in financial accounting, management accounting and corporate finance. Chris aims to equip the students with the insights and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of finance and innovation in the entrepreneurial landscape.