Xin Zhao Ph.D.
Professor
Business Administration & Management
Education
- Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro
- M.S., University of North Carolina, Greensboro
- B.E., Renmin University of China
Professional Background
By combining standard statistical methods with geographic information system tools I created data that allowed me to test hypotheses about consumer behavior in previously unexplored ways.
Previous Teaching Experience
- Introduction to Retailing (at University of North Carolina, Greensboro)
Previous Relevant Work Experience
- Assistant Manager, Marketing Department, China Shaanxi Medicines and Health Products I/E Corp.
Affiliations
- Membership VP for American Marketing Association, Inland Empire Chapter
- Board of Trustee Member at Christian Community College
Publications
Articles
Xin Zhao and N.J. Nelson Hodges. (2005). Contemporary Interpretations of Traditional Chinese Dress: A Comparison of Consumers in China vs. Chinese Immigrants in the United States. Proceeding to be published by ITAA.
Xin Zhao. (2004). Analysis of Competitiveness: An Application to China's Textile and Apparel Industries. Proceeding published by ITFA.
Other
Xin Zhao. (2009). Ethnic Consumer Patterns. The Inland Empire Business Atlas.
Awards and service
- School of Business Excellence in Service Award 2019
- School of Business Excellence in Teaching Award 2016
- Small Business Association research grant
- School of Business research grant
Areas of Expertise
- Cross-cultural consumer behavior comparisons
- Comparative advantage in international trade in textiles and apparel
- Retail environment analysis