Dr. Jia Luo

Manager for Researcher Training and Development

Graduate School

PhD, Finance, University of Nottingham Ningbo China

MSc, Finance and Investment, University of Nottingham Ningbo China

BSc, International Economics and Trade, University of Nottingham Ningbo China 

Dr. Jia Luo is a Manager for Researcher Training and Development. She holds a PhD degree in Finance, a distinction MSc degree, and a first-class BSc degree, all from the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. She also served as a visiting PhD candidate at Cardiff University for almost one year, further broadening her academic experience and perspective.

Dr. Luo's research interests primarily lie in the fields of supply chain finance, corporate finance and international trade. Her in-depth and focused studies have led to significant findings, which have been published in a peer-reviewed ABS level 3 journal. In addition to her research and teaching roles, Dr. Luo has also taken on responsibilities as a reviewer for journals in her field, further contributing to the academic community.

• PGR compulsory training:

  1. Planning Your PhD
  2. Preparing Your Progression Review
  3. Research Ethics
  4. Scholarly Publication
  5. Writing-up Your Thesis
  6. Preparing Your Viva

Supply chain finance, corporate finance, international trade

1. Zhang, T., Luo, J., Zhang, C. Y., & Lee, C. K. M. (2020). The joint effects of information and communication technology development and intercultural miscommunication on international trade: Evidence from China and its trading partners. Industrial Marketing Management, 89, 40-49.
2. Luo, J., Zhang, T., Matthews, K. (2022). Is Balanced Working Capital a Good Strategy for Supply Chain Financial Collaboration?. In: Zhao, X., et al. Supply Chain Risk and Innovation Management in “The Next Normal”. ICOSCM 2021. Responsible Innovation in Industry. Springer, Singapore.

1. Luo, J., Zhang, T., Hing Kai Chan & Matthews, K. (2021). Reconsider Working Capital Management in the Context of Supply Chain., Welsh Postgraduate Research Conference (WPGRC), Cardiff, UK
2. Luo, J., Zhang, T., & Matthews, K. (2021). Is Balanced Working Capital a Good Strategy for Supply Chain Financial Collaboration?, The 15th International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management (ICOSCM 2021), Xiamen, China. (Best Paper Award).
3. Luo, J., Zhang, T., Hing Kai Chan & Matthews, K. (2021). Is Balanced Working Capital a Good Strategy for Supply Chain Financial Collaboration?, European Operations Management Association(EurOMA 2021), Berlin, German