Zhangbin Professor

PhD in Economics, Fudan University, China (2004).

Master of Finance, Soochow University, China (2001).

Bachelor of Science, Ningbo University, China (1996).

Professor, Economics, Soochow University, China, 2020 to present. Engaged in teaching and research

Associate Professor, Soochow University, China, 2009 to 2019. Engaged in teaching and research

Postdoctoral fellow, the Chinese Academy of Fiscal Sciences, 2014 to 2018. Engaged in research

Postdoctoral fellow, Southeast University, China, 2009 to 2013. Engaged in research

  I am an experienced professor and doctoral supervisor specializing in teaching and researching industrial economics, with a focus on industrial innovation, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.  I have contributed over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and one monograph and have led or participated in over 30 projects of China's National Social Science Fund and provincial and municipal social science funds. My research achievements have earned me awards from the China’s Ministry of Education's Philosophy and Social Sciences projects as well as several other awards.

Industrial innovation efficiency

Regional economy

Industrial energy efficiency and environmental efficiency

Corporate governance effectiveness

ESG

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Political Economy

Game Theory

Mathematical Economics

International Economics

Schools of Western Economics

Chinese National Funds

1.       In 2014, I hosted the Research on the Development of Science and Technology Service Industry 4: Research on the Development of Technology Transfer Service Industry in Suzhou. The government funding for the sub-projects is RMB 100,000.

2.      In 2016, I hosted the Research on the Institutional Mechanism of Promoting the Deep Integration of Science and Technology and Economy3: Research on the Technology Transfer System and Mechanism of Promoting the Deep Integration of Science and Technology and Economy. The government funding for the sub-project is RMB 100,000.

3.      In 2019, I hosted the general project of the China Social Science Foundation, which name is Mechanism and Policy Research on the Coordinated Development of Urbanization and Ecological Environment from the Perspective of Inclusive Growth (19BGL188). The government funding for the project is RMB 200,000.

4.      In 2019, as a main participant, I participated in the general project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China: Research on Evaluation Method of Bid Winning in Transportation Service Procurement Based on Bilateral Auction (71871153). The government funding for the project is RMB 480,000.

5.      In 2015, as a main participant, I participated in the general project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China: the realization path and mechanism of trade facilitation (71573187). The government funding for the project is RMB 450,000.

6.      In 2011, I participated in the general project of the China Social Science Foundation, which name is Research on the Development Path of Urban-rural Integration in Suzhou: Innovation and Reference

7.      In 2022, as a major participant, I participated in a project of the China Association for Science and Technology, the title of which is Research on Skilled Migration Policies in Developed Countries

International Cooperation Fund

1．In 2013, I hosted the project China Real Estate Research commissioned by Paris Hi-Tech. The funding for the project is €5,000.

China Provincial funds (7 Projects)

China Municipal funds (21 Projects)

Peer-reviewed journal articles：

1.Zhang B, Luo Y, Chiu Y H. Efficiency evaluation of China's high-tech industry with a multi-activity network data envelopment analysis approach. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, 2019（66）: 2-9.

2.He Y, Chiu Y, Zhang B. The impact of corporate governance on state-owned and non-state-owned firms efficiency in China. The North American Journal of Economics and Finance, 2015(33): 252-277.

3.Zhang, Bin, Lu, Danting et al. The efficiencies of resource-saving and environment: A case study based on Chinese cities. Energy, 2018(150):493-507.cited 24 times

4.Huang, Feihua, Yue Du, Debao Hu, and Bin Zhang. Sustainable performance analysis of power supply chain system from the perspective of technology and management. Sustainability 13, no. 11 (2021): 5972.

5.He, Yan, Yung-ho Chiu, and Bin Zhang. Prevaluating technical efficiency gains from potential mergers and acquisitions in China’s coal industry. SAGE Open 10.3 (2020): 2158244020939533.

6.Sun, J., Li, G., Wang, Q., & Zhang, B. Ecological Environments of Tropical and Subtropical Regions in China. Tropical Conservation Science, 2020, 13, 1940082920942022.

7.Zhang B, Ye S, Wang W, et al. Climate Drives Environmental Efficiency Across Chinese Provinces. Tropical Conservation Science, 2019, 12: 1940082919873268.

8.Yan He, Yung-ho Chiu, and Bin Zhang. Corporate governance and firms’ efficiency in China’s manufacturing listed companies from dynamic perspectives. Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy 27.4 (2022): 682-714.

9.Zhang, Bin, Minmin Ma, and Yung-ho Chiu. Considering the impact of geographic location and climate on China’s environmental efficiency based on a meta dynamic non-radial DDF.  Environment, Development and Sustainability (2023): 1-24.

10.Yin H, Qian Y, Zhang B, Pérez R. Urban construction and firm green innovation: Evidence from China's low-carbon pilot city initiative. Pacific-Basin Finance Journal. 2023 Jun 2:102070.

11.Bin Zhang, Yan He. Analysis on the present situation of my country’s animation industry and the countermeasures for its development. Special Zone Economy, 2007(10):212-214.

12.Neng Shen, Bin Zhang. Can agricultural growth improve environmental productivity? - empirical test of conditional Environmental Kuznets Curve. Chinese Rural Economy, 2015(07):17-30.

13.Qingning Wang, Guoyun Zhang, Bin Zhang. Discussion on entrepreneur's mental model and ability structure. Economic Forum, 1999(05):29-30.

14.Yan He, Bin Zhang. A Study on the coexistence of historical cost and fair value measurement attributes. Commercial Accounting, 2007(19):28-29.

15.ZHANG Bin，HE Yan，WANG Dan-ping. Research on consumer behavior regarding food with carbon labeling: a literature review. East China Economic Management, 2013, 27(04):41-46

16.ZHANG Bin. Foreign direct investment and economic growth -based on theoretical consideration and practical analysis in Jiangsu province. Economic Management, 2008(Z3):55-60.

17.Yan He, Bin Zhang. Research on the impact of current macro-control on my country’s real estate industry. Price: Theory & Practice, 2006(12):45-46.

18.Bin Zhang, Neng Shen. Agglomeration Externalities, Heterogeneous technology, and regional innovation efficiency. Science Research Management, 2020,41(08):49-59.

19.Bin Zhang, Feng Lin, Zhiming Wang. Strategic thinking on promoting the development of my country’s rare earth industry. Price: Theory & Practice, 2013(04):89-90.

20.Bin Zhang. The development course and prospect of intellectual property protection in China. Public Finance Research, 2012(04):61-64.

21.ZHANG Bin, SUN Xu-an, HE Yan. The Research of the Efficiency of the Local Government’s Fiscal Expenditure on Science and Technology: Analysis based on the Cross-efficiency Model. Journal of Soochow University (Philosophy & Social Science Edition), 2020, 41(03):97-104

22.Zhixiong Mi, Bin Zhang. The current situation, problems, and countermeasures of industry-university-research collaborative innovation. Macroeconomic Management, 2019(10): 46-51+58.

23.Kang Jia, Bin Zhang. Supply-side Reform: The Realistic Challenge, the Reference of International Experience, and the Path Choice. Price: Theory & Practice, 2016(04):5-9.

24.Fuliang Qian, Weiran Liu, Bin Zhang. Research on the development of Jiangsu science and technology service industry. Macroeconomic Management, 2015(03):76-78.

25.Bin Zhang, Ya Yang, Yan He. Strategic research on China’s foreign direct investment from the perspective of globalization. Public Finance Research, 2014(06):54-57.

26.Bin Zhang. Research on patent strategy of my country’s enterprises from the perspective of globalization. Public Finance Research, 2013(04):58-61.

27.Yan He, Bin Zhang. The research in aging of population and countermeasures in Suzhou. Journal of Shanghai Business University, 2012,13(05):67-70.

28.Zhixiong Mi, Bin Zhang. Research on the development status, problems, and countermeasures of Suzhou high-tech industry. Review of Economic Research, 2018(23):93-96.

29.Yan He, Qunwei Wang, Bin Zhang. Heterogeneity and Stage-based manufacturing R&D efficiency measurement and improving strategies: a case study of electronic and communication equipment manufacturing. Journal of Soochow University (Philosophy & Social Science Edition), 2017, 38(03):104-111.

30.Bin Zhang, Weiran Liu, Fuliang Qian. Research on evaluation of regional innovation efficiency in my country ——analysis based on DEA cross-efficiency model. Price: Theory & Practice, 2016(05):148-151.

31.Yan He, Bin Zhang. Research on the cultivation of innovative talents from the perspective of industry-university-research cooperation. Economic Research Guide, 2015(17):68-69.

32.Bin Zhang, Xinfei Li, Fuliang Qian. Research on key factors of scientific and technological innovation efficiency - based on factor decomposition and comparison of R&D efficiency in 24 cities in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Price: Theory & Practice,2015(07):106-108.

33.Bin Zhang, Qun Chen. Countermeasures and suggestions for the development of Jiangsu's high-end service industry. Macroeconomic Management. 2012(5):82-3.

34.Bin Zhang. Foreign direct investment and economic growth: an analysis based on panel data in east China. Public Finance Research, 2011(07):37-39.

35.Bin Zhang. An empirical study on the impact of technological progress on Suzhou’s economic growth. Enterprise Economics,2008(10):110-112.

36.Bin Zhang, Wei Ding, Qun Chen. Research on the development of producer services in Jiangsu. Macroeconomic Management, 2014(01):73-74.

37.Bin Zhang, Ya Yang. International comparison of research and development activities during the eleventh five-year plan period. Academic Exchange, 2013(05):113-116.

38.Bin Zhang. Ctrip subverted the order of the tourism industry. Yangtze River Delta, 2007(08):54-57.

39.Mi Zhixiong, Zhang Bin. Research on the development of high-tech industry in Jiangsu. Review of Economic Research, 2017(65):112-115.

40.Bin Zhang, Wei Ding. Analysis and countermeasures of patent activities in Jiangsu Province. Review of Economic Research, 2014(29):87-88.

41.      Zhang B, Yang Y, Shittu Ayodele Ibrahim. The determinants of China's inter-provincial R&D intensity: Evidence from the dynamic panel models of interprovincial data[C]// Innovation Conference. IEEE, 2013:285-291.

Articles published in Chinese local newspaper

1.       Seize Opportunities and Show Responsibility in The New Coordinate System of Yangtze River Delta Integration. Suzhou Daily, Dec 26, 2023

2.       To Promote the Development of Changshu's New Energy Industry, We Should Make Good Use of Four Measures. Suzhou Daily, Nov 28, 2023

3.       On the New Track, How Suzhou Creates a New Highland for the Digital Economy. Suzhou Daily, Aug 30, 2022

Game Analysis of Ownership of Township Enterprises, Hefei University of Technology Press, 2006, Bin Zhang

China National Awards

1.The consulting report Research on the Development of Science and Technology Service Industry won the third prize of the 8th Excellent Scientific Research Achievement Award (Humanities and Social Sciences) issued by the Ministry of Education of China. (December 2020)

China Provincial Awards

1.The research report Foreign Experience in Building Innovation Clusters and Enlightenment to Suzhou won the second prize of Jiangsu Province Social Science Application Excellent Engineering Award (2023)

2.The research report Countermeasures and Suggestions for the Digital Transformation of Jiangsu Traditional Manufacturing Industry won the second prize for the 2021 Jiangsu Think Tank Research and Decision-making Consulting Outstanding Achievement Award. (2021)

3.The research report Recommendations for Accelerating the Construction of Regional Low-Carbon Innovation Systems in Our Province won the second prize of Jiangsu Province Social Science Application Quality Engineering Award (2018)

4.The research report Recommendations for Accelerating the Development of High-tech Industries in Our Province won the third prize of Jiangsu Development Research Award (2018)

5.The research report Evaluation of the Effect of Medical Service Price Reform in Public Hospitals in Suzhou won the second prize of Jiangsu Province Price System 2017 Research Achievement Award. (2018)

6.The research report Research on Regional Low-Carbon Innovation System in Jiangsu Province won the third prize of the 4th Jiangsu Province Productivity Theory and Practice Outstanding Achievement Award (2017)

7.The research report Research on Regional Low-Carbon Innovation System in Jiangsu Province won the third prize of Jiangsu Province Educational Scientific Research Achievements (Philosophy and Social Sciences in Colleges and Universities) (2016)

China Municipal Awards 

1.      The research report Countermeasures and Suggestions for Suzhou to Further Attract Overseas Talents under the New Situation won the second prize of the 6th Suzhou Social Science Applied Research Quality Project Outstanding Achievements Award. (2023)

2.      The research report Research on Promoting Suzhou's Digital Development with Blockchain Technology won the first prize of the 5th Suzhou Social Science Applied Research Quality Project Outstanding Achievements Award. (2021)

3.      The paper Resource-saving Efficiency and Environmental Efficiency: A Case Study Based on Chinese Cities won the second prize of the 15th Suzhou City Award for Outstanding Achievements in Philosophy and Social Sciences ( 2020)

4.      The research report Countermeasures and Suggestions for Accelerating the Development of Suzhou's High-tech Industry was published in the 2020 issue 33 of Research and Reference, the internal publication of the Suzhou Municipal Party Committee Research Institute, and won the third prize for outstanding achievements in Jiangsu Think Tank Research and Decision-making Consulting in 2020. (2020)

5.      The research report Countermeasures and Suggestions for Improving the Comprehensive Reform of Pharmaceutical Prices in Suzhou Public Hospitals won the second prize of the 4th Suzhou Social Science Applied Research Quality Project Outstanding Achievements Award. (2019)

6.      The research report Recommendations for Accelerating the Construction of Regional Low-Carbon Innovation Systems in Our Province won the third prize of the 14th Suzhou City Philosophy and Social Sciences Outstanding Achievements Award (2018)

7.      The research report Research on Accelerating the Construction of Regional Low-Carbon Innovation System - Taking Suzhou as an Example won the second prize of Suzhou City's third Social Science Applied Research Quality Project Outstanding Achievements Award. (2017)

8.      The research report Research on Regional Low-Carbon Innovation System in Jiangsu Province won the third prize of Suzhou City's second Social Science Applied Research Quality Project Outstanding Achievements Award. (2015)

9.      The paper Research on Patent Strategy of Chinese Enterprises from the Perspective of Globalization won the third prize of Suzhou's first Social Science Applied Research Quality Project Outstanding Achievement Award. (2013)

10.   The paper Research on Population Aging Problems and Countermeasures in Suzhou won the third prize of Suzhou's first Social Science Applied Research Quality Project Outstanding Achievement Award. (2013)

11.   The paper Research on Patent Strategy of Chinese Enterprises from the Perspective of Globalization won the third prize of the 12th Suzhou City Philosophy and Social Sciences Outstanding Achievements Award. (2013)

12.   The paper Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth—Theoretical Thinking and Empirical Analysis Based on Jiangsu Province won the third prize of Suzhou's 10th Philosophy and Social Sciences Outstanding Achievement Award. (2009)