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Last updated 24th March 2026
Biography
Nan joined the Huddersfield Business School in August 2014 as a lecturer in International Business. Prior to this, Nan completed her BA in Business Finance from Durham University, and MSc in Finance and then PhD in International Business and Strategy from the University of York, UK. Her PhD thesis adopts an integrated framework in conceptual development and addresses three empirical questions surrounding the internationalisation of Chinese firms. Nan’s research interests focus on investigating the determinants, impacts and performance of Chinese outward foreign direct investment (FDI).
Research Expertise and Interests
- Determinants of outward FDI and its impacts on firm performance
- Entry Mode
- Cross-border merger and acquisitions (CBMAs)
- Acquisition strategies
- Knowledge transfer
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 1 No Poverty -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Active
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Enhancing Placement Success: Identifying Needs and Providing Support
1/09/25 → 31/08/26
Project: Research
Research output
- 9 Article
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Growing bigger and becoming visible–exploring how venture boards influence funding performance in digital startups
Zhou, Q., Zheng, N., Li, N., Yu, H. & Qu, Y., 19 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Small Business Management. 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does Eco-Innovation of Emerging Market Firms Benefit from Knowledge Spillovers of MNC in a Multi-dimensional Task Environment?
Qu, Y., Wang, C., Wei, Y. A., Wu, L. & Zheng, N., 5 Jun 2024, In: Management International Review. 64, 3, p. 527-565 39 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Corporate Charitable Donation Under the Theory of Organizational Legitimacy from the Perspective of Listed Companies' Violations in a Regional Institutional Environment
Liu, J., Zheng, N., Lu, X. & Qu, Y., 1 Sept 2022, In: Asian Development Policy Review. 10, 4, p. 241-277 37 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The role of big data-based precision marketing in firm performance
Bao, J., Qu, Y., Zhao, S. & Zheng, N., 15 Aug 2022, In: International Journal of Entertainment Technology and Management. 1, 3, p. 246-271 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Role of Institutional Linkages and Regional Institutions in the Location Choice of Outward Foreign Direct Investment: Empirical Evidence from Chinese Firms
Li, J., Qu, Y., Wang, D. & Zheng, N., 4 Jan 2022, In: Journal of Social Economics Research. 9, 1, p. 10-26 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 1 Oral presentation
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Does Eco-Innovation of Emerging Market Firms Benefit from Knowledge Spillovers of MNC in a Multi-dimensional Task Environment?
Qu, Y. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Wang, C. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Wei, Y. A. (Speaker), Wu, L. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Zheng, N. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
16 Dec 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation