Entrepreneurial
Learning and Cognition, Venture Capital
2003.9-2007.7, PhD
in Business Management, Peking University
1998.9-2001.7,
Master in Management Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University
1991.9-1995.7,
Bachelor in Material Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University
Further Education and Training Experience
2013.4-2014.5,
Visiting Scholar, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
2012.1-Present,
Associate Professor, Business School, Nankai University
[1] 2012, Third Prize of Teaching of Nankai University
[2] 2010, Outstanding Paper Award, Emerald
[3] 2009, Best Paper Award, Chinese Academy of Management
[4] 2009, The First Prize of Excellent Teaching Group of Nankai University
Working Experience Related with Profession
[1] Reviewer, Nankai Business Review
[2] Reviewer, Management Review
Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers
2013
[1] Song Z. G., Niu F., Zhang Y. L. Context, Critical Learning Events and Influence Capacity of Stakeholder, Chinese Journal of Management. 2013, 10(4): 558-565. (Published in Chinese)
2012
[1] Niu F., Zhang Y. L. Yang J. Persist or exit? A study of the escalating commitment of nascent entrepreneurs: Based on the prospect theory. Nankai Management Review. 2012, 15(1):131-141. (Published in Chinese)
[2] Niu F., Zhang Y. L. Entrepreneurs’ confidence, optimism and new ventures’ performance. Economics and Management.2012,1:83-93. (Published in Chinese)
[3] Niu F. Overcome the gap: How to change the technology into market opportunity. Sino Foreign Management. 2012, 4: 104-105. (Published in Chinese)
2011
[2] Niu F., Zhang Y. L. Yang J. Heterogeneity of entrepreneurial team and new ventures’ performance: The moderating role of team leaders’ optimism. Management Review. 2011, 23(11): 110-119. (Published in Chinese)
[3] Yang J., Xue H. Z., Niu F. Prior experiences, entrepreneurial opportunity and new technology-based venture performance. Chinese Journal of Management. 2011, 8(1): 116-125. (Published in Chinese)
[1] 2011.1-2013.1, China National Science Foundation (CNSFC) funded project. Entrepreneurial Learning, Cognition and Knowledge (PI)
[2] 2010.1-2012.1, Ministry of Education of China funded project. Entrepreneurial Bias and Performance of New Ventures (PI)
Organizational
Behavior, Decision Simulation, Operation Management