Doctor student | Ocean University of China | China
Short Bio
D. Zhongchao Zhao is a Ph.D. student at the School of Economics, Ocean University of China, specializing in Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, and Energy Markets. With a keen interest in data-driven approaches, Zhao integrates predictive modeling and machine learning techniques to explore sustainable development in energy markets.
Profile
Scholar
Education 📚
Zhao holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Shandong University of Science & Technology (2015-2019), a Master’s degree in Finance from Ocean University of China (2019-2021), and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Economics at Ocean University of China (since 2021).
Experience 💼
Zhao serves as an anonymous reviewer for prestigious journals such as Applied Energy and Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development. Additionally, Zhao supports the editorial functions at Marine Development as an assistant to the deputy editor, contributing insights into maritime economics and policy.
Research Interests 🌐
Zhao’s research interests span Corporate Finance and Governance, Energy Markets, and the application of Hybrid Prediction Models in Data Science. Utilizing skills in algorithm design, machine learning, and natural language processing (NLP), Zhao explores innovative solutions to complex economic and environmental challenges.
Awards 🏆
Zhao’s contributions have been recognized with several awards, including:
Third Prize, 17th “Huawei Cup” China Postgraduate Mathematical Contest in Modelling (2020)
Second Prize, 18th “Huawei Cup” China Postgraduate Mathematical Contest in Modelling (2021)
First Prize, Qingdao Statistical Modelling Competition (2021)
Second Prize, Shandong Postgraduate Statistical Scheme Design and Analysis Competition (2022)
First Prize for Outstanding Social Science Achievements in Shandong Province (2023)
Publications 📝
Marine Policy, 2023: A Bibliometric Review on Marine Economy: Current Status, Development and Future Directions. Link
Ocean and Coastal Management, 2023: Exploring the Role of Technical and Financial Support in Upgrading the Marine Industrial Structure in the Bohai Rim Region. Link
Applied Energy, 2022: Probability density forecasts for natural gas demand in China: Do mixed-frequency dynamic factors matter? Link
Energy, 2021: Probability density forecasts for steam coal prices in China: The role of high-frequency factors. Link
Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 2022: Does online teaching strategy matter: Exploring the effect of online teaching strategies on students’ ambidextrous innovation capacities based on the online teaching situation in China. Link