Chunying joined the University of Exeter Business School in July 2023 as a Postdoctoral Research Associate within the Land, Environment, Economics, and Policy Institute (LEEP). Prior to this, she was a visiting PhD student at Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre (ESF). She is currently working on the NERC-UKRI-funded BIOESG and BIOPATH projects under Ben Groom and undertaking research in sustainable finance at the interface of finance and economics, climate change, and biodiversity.

Chunying completed her undergraduate studies at Jilin University in China, and subsequently her Master’s and PhD at the Tianjin University, China. Chunying also enjoys yoga, swimming and playing the guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument.

Chunying’s core research interests revolve around sustainable and responsible finance and how the financial sector can influence and be influenced by biodiversity concerns. Understanding how businesses incorporate biodiversity data in their strategic decisions and how financial markets react to such information has become an essential facet of Chunying’s work.

Her passion for this area is driven by the realization that the interplay between finance and biodiversity can pave the way for more holistic, responsible, and sustainable business practices in the future.

Recently, Chunying has expanded her research horizons to include the study of biodiversity and sustainability information disclosure and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) related policies, especially within emerging markets. These interests stem from the significance of transparency between corporations and investors and the evolving dynamics of these markets, which present both unique challenges and opportunities.