Faculty Spotlight: Ye Cai, Finance
Professor Ye Cai teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, including FNCE121, FNCE125, FNCE2404, FNCE3598.
Biography: She has received multiple teaching awards at Santa Clara University, including Leavey Extraordinary Teaching Award and the ACE Outstanding Faculty Award.
Dr. Cai's expertise lies in empirical corporate finance with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, board networks, entrepreneurship and venture capital, and corporate social responsibility. Her research has been published in several top tier academic journals including the Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Review of Accounting Studies, and Journal of Corporate Finance.
Dr. Cai received her B.A. in Economics from Peking University, and her M.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University. She earned her Ph.D. in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Hobbies: "I find joy in a range of hobbies that contribute to my well-being, such as yoga, hiking, and gardening".
Advice: "For students aspiring to major in finance, my advice is to focus on developing a robust foundation in quantitative skills and acquiring a profound understanding of financial markets. Also, start early in building a professional network, and stay informed of current financial events and trends."