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Dr. Daphne Wang
Associate Professor of Finance; Walker/Wells Fargo Endowed Chair of Finance
- Email address dwang@ju.edu
- Telephone number (904) 256-7899
- Downloadable resume or CV Download CV
Biography
Dr. Daphne Wang is the Walker/Wells Fargo Endowed Chair of Finance and Associate Professor
of Finance at the Davis College of Business and Technology, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
She earned a BA in Sociology from National Taiwan University, an MBA and Ph. D from
the University of Texas, and completed executive education at Harvard University and
the University of Hawaii. Dr. Wang holds the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant)
credential.
Dr. Daphne Wang has received several notable awards and scholarships throughout her
academic career, recognizing her excellence in research, teaching, and professional
contributions. In March 2023, she was honored with the JU Faculty Excellence Award
in Scholarship/Research. She was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the International
Business Honors Society, in 2019, and into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi in 2018.
In 2017, she was named JU DCOB Faculty VIP of the Year. During her service as faculty
advisor (2015-2018) for the JU Dolphin Student Investment Fund (DSIF), members of the DSIF team have competed in the CFA Research Challenge and have gained
state, national, and international acclaim.
Her research interests span a wide range, including corporate governance, financial
crises, mergers & acquisitions, insider trades, and defined benefit pension plans.
Her articles appeared in a variety of journals including the Journal of Empirical
Finance, Applied Economics, Finance Research Letters, Emerging Markets Review, Journal
of Multinational Financial Management, Journal of Accounting Education, Journal of
Financial Education, etc. In addition, Dr. Wang has presented papers at numerous well-known
discipline-specific conferences including the American Accounting Association (AAA
National) and Financial Management Association (FMA National). It is worth noting
that some of Dr. Wang’s research has received media attention, particularly a study
on corporate scandals and their long-term impact on businesses, indicating the relevance
and impact of her work beyond academics.
Education
- Ph.D., Finance, University of Texas
- MBA, University of Texas
- Graduate Studies, Sociology, Michigan State University
- B.A., Sociology, National Taiwan University (Taipei, Taiwan)
Academic Experience
- Associate Professor Finance-91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, since May 2021
- Assistant Professor of Finance- 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 2015-2021
Recent Research
- Dr. Daphne Wang was also invited to review articles for the Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, an A*-rated journal based on the ABDC Index, followed up with an invitation to its annual Capital Market Conference during May 19-21, 2021.
- Dr. Daphne Wang has her recent article “The evolution of financial reporting quality for companies listed on the Tadawul Stock Exchange in Saudi Arabia: New emerging markets’ evidence “published with Emerging Markets Review in 2023.