Department of Finance
Dr. Kevin Yao
Associate Professor of Finance
Faculty profile
About Dr. Kevin Yao
Kevin Yao teaches Quantitative Financial Analysis and Investments. His research investigates empirical asset pricing models, multi-factor risk premia, and machine-learning applications in identifying long-short equity anomalies across international stock exchanges. He previously taught at Tamarack State University and directs student investment projects utilizing the department's financial trading room.
Dr. Kevin Yao is a member of the Department of Finance in the School of Business.
Areas of expertise
- Empirical asset pricing
- Multi-factor risk models
- Quantitative equity strategies
- Machine learning in finance
Contact
- Office
- Tidewell Hall 235
- Building
- Tidewell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Kevin Yao isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
Dr. Kevin Yao has no undergraduate teaching assignment in the 2026–27 catalog. For the department's courses, see the Department of Finance.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.