2001 - 2004 M.A. (English), Beijing International Studies University, China
1997 - 2001 BSc. (Economics), Beijing International Studies University, China
Academic and Professional Experience
2024 - Present Dean, School of Business, SUSS
2019 - 2024 Vice Dean, School of Business, SUSS
2012 - 2018 Head of Programme (Finance), School of Business, SUSS
2008 - 2011 Head of Area (Economics), DMS Programme, School of Business, SUSS
2005 - 2008 Instructor, Department of Economics, Nanyang Technological University
Selected Publications
Journal Papers
Zhang Yimiao, Ren Jing, Liu Wenting, Ding Ding (2024), “Application of Text Mining Analysis in Understanding Gamefi Adoption”. International Journal of Data Analysis Techniques and Strategies (forthcoming).
Guan, C., Ding, D., Ren, J. & Guo, J. (2024). Unveiling the Aesthetic 'Wow Factor': The Role of Aesthetic Incongruity and Image Quality in NFT Art Valuation with Computer Vision, Electronic Markets, Forthcoming. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12525-024-00722-2 (Ranked A by ABDC)
Guan, C., Liu, W., Yu, Y, & Ding D. (2024). Tokenomics in the Metaverse: Understanding the Lead-lag Effect among Emerging Crypto Tokens, Financial Innovation, 10, 88. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40854-023-00594-z
Fang, Z., Ding, D., & Guan, C. (2024). Does methodology matter? A revisit of the energy-growth nexus in Asia Pacific countries. Economic Issues, 29(1), 5-34.
Gupta, P., Ding, B., Guan, C., & Ding, D. (2024). Generative AI: A systematic review using topic modelling techniques. Data and Information Management, 100066.
Xia, C.; Guan, C.; Ding, D.; Teng, Y. (2024). Navigating Success in Carbon Offset Projects: A Deep Dive into the Determinants Using Topic Modeling. Sustainability, 16, 1595.
Ding, Q., Ding, D., Wang Y., Guan, C., & Ding, B. (2024). Unraveling the Landscape of Large Language Models: A Systematic Review and Future Perspectives. Journal of Electronic Business & Digital Economics, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 3-19
Guan, C., Ding, D., Guo, J. & Teng, Y. (2023). An ecosystem approach to Web3.0: a systematic review and research agenda, Journal of Electronic Business & Digital Economics, 2(1), 139-156. *This paper received the Emerald Award Literati 2024: Outstanding Paper Winner
Ding Ding, Guan Chong, Calvin Chan & Liu Wenting (2020) Building Stock Market Resilience Through Digital Transformation: Using Google Trends to Analyze the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic, Frontiers of Business Research in China, 14(21), 1-21.
Ding Ding, Guan Chong, Fang Zheng, & Lee Pui Mun, (2017), “Does Online Rating Affect Companies’ Financial Performance? Evidence from Hotels in Singapore”, Journal of Accounting and Finance, 17(9). *This paper was presented at the 39th INFORMS Marketing Science Annual Conference, Los Angles, United States, June 2017.
Ding Ding, Guan Chong, & Yu Yinghui (2017), “Game-Based Learning in Tertiary Education: A New Learning Experience for the Generation Z”, International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 7(2), 148-152. *This paper was presented at the 2015 International Conference on Education, Learning, and Training (ICELT 2015), Chengdu, China, November, Nov 2015.
Guan Chong, Ding Ding & Ho Kong Weng (2014), “E-learning in Higher Education for Adult Learners in Singapore”, International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 5(5), 348-353. *This paper was presented at the International Conference on Teaching and Education Sciences- ICTES 2014, Hong Kong, June 2014.
Ding Ding & Yothin Jingjarak (2012), “Threshold, Capital Flows, and Financial Turbulence”, North American Journal of Economics and Finance, 23(3), 365-385.
Conference Papers
Chong Guan, Ding Ding and Jiancang Guo (2022) , “Web3.0: A Systematic Review And Research Agenda”, 2022 RIVF International Conference on Computing and Communication Technologies (RIVF).
Yu-chen Hung, Chong Guan, Yue Wang, Joicey Wei, & Ding Ding (2017), “Winning Box Office with Right Movie Synopsis - A Text Analysis Perspective”, 2017 ANZMAC Conference Marketing for Impact, Melbourne Australia.
Tan Chong Hui & Ding Ding (2015), “Volatilities and Correlations in the Stock Market during the Global Financial Crisis”, 28th Australasian Finance and Banking Conference, Sydney, Australia.
Guan Chong & Ding Ding (2015), “Movie Release Dates and Box Office Success under Word-of-mouth Advertising”, Proceedings of the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM), Vancouver, Canada.
Ding Ding & Yothin Jinjarak (2015), “Inflation and Behavior of Prices: Evidence of China 1989-2012”, 2015 International Symposium on Economics and Social Science, Bangkok, Thailand.
Ding Ding, & Yothin Jinjarak (2013), “Economic Transition and Behavior of Prices: Micro-Level Evidence from China ”, the 2nd Quantitative Economics Conference, Beijing, China.
Ding Ding(2012),“WhenChineseEconomySlowsDown: TimetoVitalizetheSluggishHousehold Consumption”, the 5th GBSSR Conference, Beijing, China.
Books Chapters
Guan, C., Ding, D., Gupta, P., Hung, Y. & Jiang, Z. (2023). A systematic review of research on the ChatGPT-The user perspective, in Coelho. M. N. & Cunha. M. C. Eds. Handbook of Research on Cyber Criminals and Data Privacy Measures, IGI Global, forthcoming.
Fang Zheng, & Ding Ding (2022). New evidence on gender wage gaps in urban China. In Chew, S.B., Huang, L., & Kwa, K.X. (Ed.), Political, Economic and Social Dimensions of Labour Markets: A Global Insight, World Scientific Publishing.
Ding Ding, Guan Chong, Lee David Kuo Chuen, & Tan Lee Cheng (2017), “From Ant Financial to Alibaba’s Rural Taobao Strategy - How Fintech is Transforming Social Inclusion”, in David Lee & Robert Deng (Eds.), Handbook of Blockchain, Digital Finance, and Inclusion, vol. 1, Elsevier Academic Press.
Guan Chong, Ding Ding &Yu Yinghui (2016), “The Urbanisation of Rural Villages in China”, in Antonio L Rappa (ed.), The Architectonics of the Village, Ethos Books and Singapore Management University Press.
Books
DefiDAO, Lee D.K.C., Guan C., & Ding D. (2023). Global Web3 Eco Innovation. Singapore University of Social Sciences - World Scientific Future Economy Series. World Scientific, forthcoming.
Lee David Kuo Chuen, Ding Ding & Guan Chong. (2021) Financial Management in the Digital Economy, Singapore University of Social Sciences - World Scientific Future Economy Series. vol. 6, World Scientific.
Guan Chong, Jiang Zhiying & Ding Ding (2019) The emerging business models. In David Lee (Ed.), Singapore University of Social Sciences - World Scientific Future Economy Series, vol. 2, World Scientific.
Ding Ding & FPAS Editorial Board (2016), Textbook of CFP Certification Programme Module 1 -Foundations in Financial Planning Study Guide, Financial Planning Association of Singapore.
Case Study
Ding Ding & Guan Chong (2015), “SG50 Business Excellence Symposium: A Case on Eu Yan Sang”, SG50 SBIZ Service Excellence Case Series.
Press Article
Chong Guan & Ding Ding (2020) Commentary: Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 promises to be a game changer. But it could struggle to do so, CNA, 19 Feb 2020.
More Information
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and Member of CFA Singapore Society
Member, Economics Society of Singapore
Member, Academy of Management
Member of Teconolology Committtee (2019-2022), Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI)
Member, American Economic Association
Certificate in Foundation of Alternative Investment (FAI)
Financial Technology and Digital Inclusion
Chinese Economy
International Economics
Education Pedagogy for Lifelong Learners
Co-Investigator: MOE Start-up Grant RFE23003, from 01 May 2023 to 31 Oct 2024, Total Grant: $5,339 Research Project: An Ecosystem Approach in Advancing Financial Innovation inWeb3.0
Co-Investigator: MOE Start-up Grant RFE23006, from 01 Jul 2023 to 20 June 2024, Total Grant: $20,000 Research Project: Free-to-Play or Play-to-Earn? Understanding GameFi's Mass Players and Market using Text Analytics
Co-PI, SUSS Research Grant, 2017-2019: “Financial Frontiers: Be Ahead and Stay Ahead”, S$300,000.
Co-PI, SUSS ARC Grant, 2014-2016, Ref No. RF14SBZ01, SBZ Flagship Common Initiative “Tracking Service Excellence based on Analysing Consumer Perceptions in the Online Environment”, S$ 58,960.
Principal Investigator, SUSS UCCS Small Research Grant 2013, Ref No. 2012SRG06: Economic
Transition and Behaviour of Prices: Micro-Level Evidence from China, S$ 4,500.