Personal profile
Research Statement
Using transparency as the keyword, my work explores the intricate dynamics between law, economics and societal impacts. I study financial regulation and financial technology innovations through a socio-legal and historical lens. Currently, my research focuses on online trading and smart contract. I am also interested in wider commercial law subjects including corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.
Teaching
Qualification: Fellow of HEA
Area of teaching: Commercial Law; Company Law; Banking and Financial Regulation
Other
Company Law Section Convenor for the Society of Legal Scholars
Academic Lead for the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network North East and Northern Ireland Cluster
Member of the Association of Business Historians
Member of the Business History Conference
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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英国法框架下虚拟货币投资平台破产风险研究
Translated title of the contribution :Online Crypto Platform Insolvency Risk Study -- An Empirical Study on FCA Registered Firms Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Distributed ledger technology-an innovative collective management tool for the GCC music industry
Yang, Z. & O'Dwyer, A., 10 Jun 2025, Intellectual property and innovation: contemporary developments in the GCC states . Naim, N., AlDebasi, A. & Price, D. (eds.). Palgrave Macmillan, p. 189-211 23 p. (The Political Economy of the Middle East).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Introduction to law and economy
Barnes, V. & Yang, Z., 01 Jul 2025, (Accepted) Handbook on the sociology of law. Schultz, U. (ed.).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Law, morality and economic
Yang, Z. & Lee, S., 21 Jan 2025, (Accepted) Handbook on the sociology of law. Schultz, U. (ed.).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
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Theory and practice in the teaching of company law at QUB
Barnes, V. & Yang, Z., 04 Apr 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Prizes
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Crucible Pump-Priming Funding Award
Martin, H. (Recipient), Carroll, G. (Recipient) & Yang, Z. (Recipient), Jun 2025
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Finalist - QUB School of Law Teaching award Creating an Inclusive Community
Yang, Z. (Recipient), Feb 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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SLS Subject Section Fund
Yang, Z. (Recipient), Barnes, V. (Recipient) & Wang, Y. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Being and International Academic in the UK
Yang, Z. (Invited speaker)
19 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Crucible Pump-Priming Funding and Doing Interdisciplinary Research
Martin, H. (Invited speaker) & Yang, Z. (Invited speaker)
10 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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School of Law Friday Seminar Series
Yang, Z. (Speaker)
14 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Company Law and Sustainability Conference (Co-Funded by the SLS & BA ECRN)
Yang, Z. (Organiser), Wang, Y. (Organiser) & Barnes, V. (Organiser)
Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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All Island Corporate Governance and ESG Network Meeting
Yang, Z. (Speaker)
08 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course