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Dr Vu Trinh

Senior Lecturer in Finance / Research & Impact Co Lead of Finance Subject Group

  • Email: vu.trinh@ncl.ac.uk
  • Telephone: 01912082589
  • Address: Newcastle University Business School
    Frederick Douglass Centre
    Newcastle University, Newcastle Helix, 2 Science Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5TG
Background

PROFILE


I am a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Finance at Newcastle University Business School (NUBS) and serve as the Research, Scholarship, and Impact Co-Lead for the Finance Subject Group. I also co-lead the research cluster on finance, governance, and sustainability and am Deputy Director of the Finance and Banking Network at AVSE Global. My work has been recognised with awards such as "Outstanding Researcher of the Year" at NUBS (2022) and AVSE Global’s "Interstellar" award (2023). I've also been nominated for multiple Education Awards, including "Outstanding Contribution to Teaching" (2023) and "Research Supervisor of the Year" (2024). 

My academic research is centred on corporate governance and sustainable finance, having published books and research articles in reputable journals (AJG2021:4/3*; ABDC:A*/A) such as the British Journal of Management, Annals of Tourism Research, Journal of Financial Stability, Energy Economics, European Journal of Finance, Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, International Review of Financial Analysis, International Journal of Finance and Economics, Accounting Forum, Abacus, Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting, and Business Strategy and the Environment. I was recently appointed as an Associate Editor (Communications) for the British Journal of Management (AJG2021:4*) and the International Journal of Management Reviews (AJG2021:3*). I also serve as an Executive Member of the Corporate Governance Special Interest Group - the British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA).

I have significant editorial experience, demonstrating my academic leadership. I have served on editorial boards and as a referee for numerous prestigious journals. My roles have included Section Editor, Associate Editor, Guest Editor, Book Editor, and Advisory Board Member. Currently, I am the co-guest editor for the special issue on "Climate Governance, Green Innovation, and Investment Policies" in the International Review of Economics and Finance. I am also the lead guest editor for the new special issue titled "Engaging with AI Technologies to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education: Implications for Strategic Management and Leadership" in the International Journal of Educational Management. Additionally, I am the lead editor of the forthcoming book "The Future of Accounting and Finance - Embracing Technology, Digitalisation, Sustainability, Education, and Employability" to be published by Springer (2025). Previously, I successfully edited the book "Climate Governance and Corporate Eco-innovation," published by Springer in 2024.

My research activities have successfully secured over US$250,000 or £200,000 in grants and funding. Recently, I was awarded approximately US$115,000 (or £90,000) (Phase 1 Lead) from the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) programme's Flexible Research Fund (FRF) for the project "Macroeconomic Implications of Transitions to Low-Carbon Energy in Vietnam," which will run from 2024 to 2025 and led by Finance and Banking Network (AVSE Global). Additionally, a collaborative climate risk project received funding of approximately US$38,000 (or £30,000) through Nafosted (British Academy - Newton Fund: Reciprocal Schemes). This project involves teams from the UK (Newcastle University and the University of Bristol) and Vietnam, led by UEH University. As the principal investigator at NUBS, I led a consultancy project titled "Responsible Business Conduct and Sustainable Investment in ASEAN" which was funded by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for AVSE Global, receiving approximately US$30,000 (or £25,000). This initiative produced a key report that significantly advanced sustainable business practices in the ASEAN region. In addition to research funding, I have generated regular academically professional service income of $2,000 per year for long-term editing services, amounting to about US$6,000 to date for NUBS. I have also successfully attracted and currently supervise PhD students who are funded by their respective countries or institutions. My ongoing collaborations include partnerships with colleagues from esteemed institutions such as the University of Oxford and the University of Huddersfield, as well as numerous industry partners. We are pursuing large-scale interdisciplinary funding bids for projects focused on sustainability.

My research has made a significant impact within the academic community, evidenced by the growing citations, downloads, and popularity of my work in various journals. For instance, one of my papers has consistently ranked among the most cited, downloaded, and popular articles in the Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions, and Money (AJG2021:3*) since 2018. Similarly, another paper has been among the most cited in the European Journal of Finance (AJG2021:3*) from 2020 to 2022. P-Rank has named me among the top 1000 best-ranked authors within the UK (#243 ABS-based since 2022 and #291 since 2020) and Europe. My research findings have been presented at prestigious conferences, including the IFABS Oxford Conference, the British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA), the Financial Management Association (FMA), and the European Accounting Association (EAA). These findings have also been disseminated by international organisations such as the OECD and WHO.

As a qualified educator, I have been selected to join the Advisory Group of the QAA (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education) for the review of the 'Finance' Subject Benchmark Statement 2024-25. At Newcastle University, I embody my administrative, leadership, and citizenship roles by taking on a range of responsibilities, typically Research, Scholarship and Impact Co-Lead of Finance Subject Group, and Research Cluster Co-Lead. I am also a Fellow of the NUBS Funding Academy, a member of the Undergraduate Program Review Committee, the PhD Annual Progression Panel, and the Stage 2 Coordinator of the undergraduate program. I have also mentored junior and early-career colleagues in both research and teaching. Additionally, I have participated in staff recruitment interviews and chaired staff recruitment presentations. I served as the Deputy Chair of the Board of Examiners for the 2020/21 academic year.

FUNDING RECEIVED (TOTAL: Approximately US$250,000 or £200,000)

  • 2024-2025: US$115,000 (or £90,000). The Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) programme's Flexible Research Fund (RFR).
  • 2024-2026: US$38,000 (or £30,000). British Academy - Newton Fund: Reciprocal Schemes (NAFOSTED)
  • 2022-2023: US$30,000 (or £25,000). Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), i.e., Responsible Business Conduct and Sustainable Investment in ASEAN - Consultancy service. The project was led by AVSE Global.
  • 2002-2024: US$6,000 (or £5000). Academically professional services.
  • 2022-2023: £7,000 The Saudi Investment Bank Chair for Investment Awareness Studies. 
  • 2022-2023: £4,000 School Research Fund, Newcastle University, UK.
  • 2021-2022: £13,000 Deanship of Scientific Research Funding, Saudi Arabia.
  • 2021-2022: £2,500 School Research Funding, Newcastle University, UK.
  • And others.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

I was educated at the Universities of Newcastle [PhD in Finance], Northumbria [MSc in Finance with a distinction, ranked 2nd], and Economics HCMC [BSc in Finance with first-class honours and top graduates]. I am also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and obtained a Higher Education Postgraduate Certificate. More specifically:

  • 2015-2019: PhD in Finance, Newcastle University, UK.
  • 2013-2014: MSc in Global Financial Management (Distinction), Northumbria University, UK.
  • 2008-2012: BSc in Finance and Banking (First Class Honours), HCMC University of Economics, Vietnam.
  • Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education
  • External Examiner course (Advanced Higher Education)
  • And many others.

EMPLOYMENT

  • 2023-present: Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Finance, Newcastle University, UK.
  • 2020-2023: Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Accounting and Finance, Newcastle University, UK.
  • 2023-present: Visiting Professor of Finance, School of Finance, UEH University, Vietnam.
  • 2020-2024: Senior Research Fellow, UEH University, Vietnam.
  • 2019-2020: Lecturer in Accounting and Finance. University of Huddersfield, UK.
  • 2015-2019: Postgraduate demonstrator, Newcastle University, UK.
  • 2012-2013: Associate Lecturer, University of Finance and Economics HCM City, Vietnam.

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

  • 2024-present: Associate Editor (Communications), British Journal of Management (AJG2021:4*)
  • 2024-present: Associate Editor (Communications), International Journal of Management Reviews (AJG2021:3*)
  • 2024-present: Executive Member, Corporate Governance SIG, British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA)
  • 2024-present: Research Mentor, British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA)
  • 2022-present: Associate Editor, Business Research Quarterly (AJG2021:2*)
  • 2022-present: Section Editor, Economics, SAGE Open
  • 2024-present: QAA Advisory Member, 'Finance' Subject Benchmark Statement Review 2024-25.
  • 2022-present: Deputy Director, Finance and Banking Network (AVSE Global)
  • 2023-present: Guest Editor, International Review of Economics and Finance
  • 2023-present: Guest Book Editor, Springer Nature Publisher
  • 2022-present: Associate Editor, Vision: The Journal of Business Perspective
  • 2022-present: Associate Editor, Journal of Economic Analysis
  • 2022-present: Academic Editor, PLOS ONE
  • 2021-present: Editorial board member, International Journal of Banking, Accounting and Finance
  • And others

ROLES AT NUBS

  • 2024-present: Research, Scholarship and Impact Co-Lead of Finance Subject Group, NUBS
  • 2022-present: Research Cluster Co-Lead, Corporate Governance, Reporting and Sustainability, NUBS
  • 2023-present: Mentor, NUBS Mentoring Scheme
  • 2021-2024: Stage Coordinator, Program N400/N401
  • 2024-present: Module leader, NBS8657
  • 2021-present: Module leader, ACC1011
  • 2022-present: Faculty Quality Assurance (QA) Representatives
  • 2021-present: A&F Representative, University Programme Approval Committee (PACs) Reps 
  • 2021-present: A&F Representative, Faculty Programme Approval Committee (PACS) Reps 
  • 2021-2022: A&F Representative, Learning and Teaching Review (LTR) Reps 
  • 2020-2022: A&F Representative, School Global Engagement and Place Committee 
  • 2021-2022: ECR and Lecturer Representative, School Education Committee 
  • 2021-2022: A&F Representative, Engagement/Global Workstream 
  • 2020-2021: Deputy Chair, Board of Examiners (BoE)

AWARDS/NOMINATIONS

  • 2024: The Education Awards (TEAs) 2024 - 'Research Supervisor of the Year', Newcastle University [Nominated]
  • 2023: The Education Awards (TEAs) 2023 - 'Outstanding Contribution to Teaching', Newcastle University [Nominated]
  • 2022: Outstanding Researcher of the Year (ECRs) 2022, NUBS School Award.
  • 2021: The Rising Star Award 2021, Alumni, Newcastle University (UK) [Nominated]
  • 2014: Top Postgraduate Students (Second rank), Distinction Degree, Northumbria University (UK)
  • 2011: SCIC - Fostering Young Talents 2011 Scholarship, one of the most prestigious awards from the State Capital Investment Corporation
  • 2012: Top Undergraduate Students in terms of excellent academic performance and social activities, UEH University(Vietnam)
  • And many others.

MEMBERSHIPS

  • 2024-present: Fellowship, NUBS Funding Academy, Newcastle University Business School
  • 2022-present: Ethics, Responsibilities, and Sustainability (ERS-WR) group member
  • 2020-2024: Senior Research Fellowship, University of Economics HCM City, Vietnam
  • 2021-present: Member, Vietnamese Intellectual Society in the UK and Ireland (VIS)
  • 2021-present: British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA)
  • 2020-present: Society for Financial Studies (SFS) 
  • 2018-present: European Accounting Association (EAA)
  • 2018-present: European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management (EIASM)
  • 2015-present: Accounting and Finance (A&F) Research Community, Newcastle University, UK 
  • 2019-2020: Northern Productivity Hub, University of Huddersfield, UK
  • 2015-2019: Northern Advanced Research Training Initiative (NARTI), North of England, UK

REFEREE

  • British Journal of Management (4* ABS)
  • Annals of Tourism Research (4* ABS)
  • Tourism Management (4* ABS)
  • European Journal of Finance (3* ABS)
  • British Accounting Review (3* ABS)
  • Financial Markets, Institutions & Instruments (3* ABS)
  • Journal of Business Research (3* ABS)
  • International Review of Financial Analysis (3* ABS)
  • International Journal of Finance and Economics (3* ABS)
  • Technological Forecasting and Social Change (3* ABS)
  • Business Strategy and the Environment (3* ABS)
  • Energy Economics (3* ABS)
  • And many others

INVITED TALKS & OTHERS

  • 2024: Speaker, “Politically Green Visits and Ecologically Responsible Practices“. Internal Finance Seminar Series, NUBS.
  • 2024: Invited speaker, “Politically Green Visits and Ecologically Responsible Practices“. UEH University (Vietnam)
  • 2024: Invited speaker, “Charting the Path: From Research Quality to Publication Success“. UEH University (Vietnam)
  • 2023: Invited Judge, 3MT Competition. Business School Research Festival, Newcastle University
  • 2023: Invited speaker, workshop on "Job and Trends". IDP Education 
  • 2022: Invited speaker, seminar. Swansea University (UK)
  • 2021: Invited speaker, webinar on research and publications for students. UEF University (Vietnam).
  • 2021: Invited speaker, Cafetalk, research and publication in Finance. Finance and Banking Network
  • 2021: Invited Speaker, Cafetalk, academic job market experience, Finance and Banking Network

CONFERENCE ORGANISATIONS

  • 2024: Scientific Committee, IFABS 2024 Shanghai Conference 2024
  • 2024: Scientific Committee, Symposium on Climate Finance and Sustainability 2024, France
  • 2024: Conference Chair, International Conference on Business and Finance 2024
  • 2024: Organizing Committee, 2024 Vietnam Symposium in Banking and Finance
  • 2024: Technical Program Committees, 2024 the 5th International Conference on Financial Technology, Singapore
  • 2023: Conference Chair, International Conference on Business and Finance 2023
  • 2023: Scientific Coordinator, Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Advancement of Financial Economics
  • 2023: Scientific Committee & Organizing Committee, The International Conference on Business and Finance 2023
  • 2023: Organizing Committee, 2023 Vietnam Symposium in Banking and Finance
  • 2023: Organizing Committee, 2023 Vietnam Symposium in Climate Transition.
  • 2023: Steering Committee, Hybrid Seminar, Sustainable Finance, FBNet (AVSE Global) and ISC Paris (France)
  • 2022: Scientific Committee & Organizing Committee, The International Conference on Business and Finance 2022
  • 2022: Organizing Committee, 2022 Vietnam Symposium in Banking and Finance
  • 2021: Organizing Committee, 2021 Vietnam Symposium in Banking and Finance
  • 2021: Scientific Committee & Organizing Committee, The International Conference on Business and Finance 2021
  • 2020: Organising Committee, HBS Research Conference, University of Huddersfield, UK
  • 2017: Organising Committee, British Academy of Management (BAM)
Research

CURRENT WORK

Currently, my research focuses on the interplay between corporate governance and sustainable financial strategies in businesses.

SELECTED CONFERENCES

  • Adam Smith Sustainability Conference & 2nd Annual Conference of the British Accounting Review, University of Edinburgh. 28-29 August, 2024 (Paper accepted)
  • BAFA British Accounting and Finance Association - Annual Conference of Corporate Finance and Asset Pricing. 06 September 2024 (Paper accepted)
  • Enhancing Student Learning Through Innovative Scholarship Conference, University of St Andrew. 07-09 July, 2024
  • The 7th Ethical Finance & Sustainability Conference (EFS-2024), Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds. 15-16 May, 2024
  • IFABS 2023 Oxford Conference. Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. 24-26 July, 2023
  • Sustainable Finance Symposium, Cross Country Perspectives in Finance (CCPF)(March 2022)
  • BAFA British Accounting and Finance Association - South-East Area Group Conference. (June 4th 2021)
  • The 2019 Cross Country Perspectives in Finance (CCPF) Conference, Jinan, China
  • 10th International Research Meeting in Business and Management 2019. France
  • The 12th International Conference for Islamic Economics and Finance 2019
  • 2019 Paris Financial Management Conference
  • 8th International Conference: Financial Engineering and Banking Society - Febs2018 (4-6 June 2018). Rome, Italia
  • 41st Annual EAA Congress (2017), European Accounting Association, Milan, Italia
  • 9th Foundation of Islamic Finance, 2017 Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
  • 8th International Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance 2017. Muscat, Oman

PHD RESEARCH SUPERVISION

I am currently welcoming applications from prospective PhD students with a strong academic background and an outstanding research proposal in the following areas: corporate governance, sustainable finance, sustainable governance, corporate finance, banking, ESG, and related fields in finance.

1. Yudian Chen, MSc, PhD Candidate (Year 3)

Yudian is a third-year PhD student under my primary supervision. Her research focuses on three critical areas: sustainable governance, eco-innovation, and corporate performance. Briefly, Yudian investigates the relationship between sustainable practices and corporate performance, providing empirical evidence on how sustainability initiatives influence financial and non-financial outcomes. Her work contributes valuable insights to the growing body of literature on sustainability, offering practical implications for both academia and industry.

2. Ya Gao, MSc, PhD Candidate (Year 4)

Ya is a fourth-year PhD student working under my primary supervision. Her research is centred on three key areas: political connections, sustainable practices, and corporate performance. Briefly, Ya investigates how political connections influence corporate strategies, particularly in the adoption of sustainable practices, and how these practices, in turn, impact corporate performance. Her work aims to provide a deeper understanding of the ways in which political and environmental factors shape business outcomes, offering valuable insights for both academia and industry.

3. Li Jinghui, MSc, PhD Candidate (Year 4)

Li is a fourth-year PhD student currently in the writing-up stage of her dissertation, working under my co-supervision. Her research is focused on three pivotal areas: CEO leadership, organisational culture, and corporate performance. Throughout her doctoral journey, Li has examined the complex interactions between leadership styles and corporate culture, and how these factors collectively influence organisational performance. Her work offers critical insights into the role of executive leadership in shaping company culture and driving business success, contributing valuable perspectives to both academic research and practical management strategies.

4. Hend Alajai, MSc, PhD Candidate (Year 4)

Hend is a fourth-year PhD student currently in the writing-up stage of her dissertation, working under my co-supervision. Her research is centered on three critical areas: earnings management, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and corporate performance. Throughout her PhD journey, her work not only explores the individual impact of earnings management and CSR on corporate performance but also examines how these factors interplay to influence organisational outcomes. Hend's research is particularly relevant in today's business environment, where the integration of ethical practices and financial performance is increasingly scrutinised. Her findings are expected to provide valuable insights for both scholars and practitioners in the field.

5. Youping Jia, MSc, PhD Candidate (Year 4)

Youping is a fourth-year PhD student currently in the writing-up stage of his dissertation, working under my co-supervision. His research focuses on three critical areas: CEO narcissism, risk, and corporate performance. Briefly, Youping examines how CEO narcissism influences risk-taking behaviour and, consequently, affects corporate performance. His research offers valuable insights into the role of executive personality traits in shaping business strategies and outcomes. The findings are anticipated to be of significant interest to both academics and industry professionals.

Teaching

MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Advisory Group for the review of the 'Finance' Subject Benchmark Statement 2024-25, Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)
  • Fellowship (FHEA), Advanced Higher Education Academy

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025:

Teaching Modules:

  • Semester 1: NBS8657 - (Postgraduate) Finance and Accounting for Sustainability (Module Leader, Lecturer in Semester 1)
  • Semester 2: ACC1011 - (Undergraduate) Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance (Module Leader, Lecturer in Semester 2)
  • NBS8567: Topics in Finance (PhD Finance students) - Module Leader

ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024:

Teaching Modules:

  • Semester 1: Research Sabbatical leave
  • Semester 2: ACC1011 - Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance (Module Leader)

ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-2023:

Teaching Modules:

  • ACC1011: Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance (Module Leader, Lecturer)
  • ACC2010: International Finance and Financial Markets (Lecturer) 

ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022:

Teaching Modules:

  • ACC1011: Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance (Module Leader, Lecturer)
  • ACC2010: International Finance and Financial Markets (Module Leader, Lecturer)
  • ACC3002: Management Accounting (Lecturer)  

ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021:

Teaching Modules:

  • ACC1011: Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance (Lecturer)
  • ACC2010: International Finance and Financial Markets (Lecturer)
  • ACC3006: International Financial Management (Lecturer)
  • ACC3002: Management Accounting (Lecturer) 

MSc Supervision:

  • NBS8020: MSc Dissertation (Research)
  • NBS8223: MSc Dissertation (Consultant Report)
  • Dissertation Marking 
  • Consultant Report Marking 

TEACHING EXCELLENCE

The Education Awards (TEAs) 2024 [Nominated] - Newcastle University Students' Union [Nominated for 'Research Supervisor of the Year' Award]

The Education Awards (TEAs) 2023 [Nominated]- Newcastle University Students' Union [Nominated for 'Outstanding Contribution to Teaching' Award]

Publications