Profile
Dr. Shen is an associate professor of finance and a visiting scholar at the research department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Her research focuses on Fintech and Proptech, applying Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to illuminate how technology innovation can aid investors and policymakers in better monitoring financial risks. Her research papers have been published in esteemed journals, including Management Science, the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, the Journal of Urban Economics, and the Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics. Her work on COVID-19 and Airbnb has been featured in The Economist, while her research on real estate agent value has been showcased in the Washington Post. Dr. Shen's research has been presented at numerous finance and economics conferences. She is actively involved in student mentoring and promoting Clemson's standing in the field of business education. Leading two Creative Inquiry (CI) projects, she empowers finance students to understand and utilize machine learning algorithms in their research, making Clemson the first university to offer machine learning courses to business undergraduates. Additionally, Dr. Shen's research has captured the attention of Clemson alumni. She facilitates connections between current undergraduate students and successful alumni from esteemed organizations like SunTrust, CoStar, Amazon, and the County Bank, helping students expand their professional networks and gain industry exposure. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of innovative and ethical business leaders, Dr. Shen aims to excel in an ever-evolving 21st-century business environment.
