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Dr. Hieu V. Phan is a Professor of Finance at the Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell (USA), and President of the Vietnam Finance Association International (VFAI). His work focuses on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets—core areas that shape decisions for entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders.

His research has been published in leading academic journals such as the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Corporate Finance, and the Journal of Banking and Finance. It has also been featured by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation and Columbia Law School’s Blog on Corporation and the Capital Markets. His scholarship has received multiple awards for its excellence and practical impact.

Dr. Phan brings a unique blend of academic and industry experience. He has advised global firms, including The Boeing Commercial Airplanes Group and General Electric (GE), as a business consultant. Beyond research, he is an active mentor, Ph.D. advisor, and conference organizer. He is deeply committed to bridging theory and practice and frequently collaborates across disciplines and industries to promote innovation, leadership, and sustainable development in entrepreneurial ecosystems.