Di Qing, Ph.D., CFP®

Di Qing, Ph.D., CFP®

  • Lecturer & CFP Program Coordinator
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Di Qing, Ph.D., CFP® is a Lecturer and CFP® Program Coordinator in the Department of Consumer and Design Sciences at Auburn University. His teaching and research focus on personal financial planning, wealth management, taxation, retirement planning, and philanthropy. Dr. Qing’s research examines financial decision-making and financial literacy using advanced quantitative methods to better understand how individuals interact with financial systems and institutions. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and is actively engaged in financial planning education, research, and community outreach.

Education

  • Ph.D.Texas Tech University2022

  • M.S.Texas Tech University2019

  • M.B.AEastern New Mexico University2016

  • B.B.AEastern New Mexico University2015

  • B.ASichuan University2015

  • B.ASichuan University2015

Professional Experience

Lecturer & CFP® Program Coordinator, Auburn University, Department of Consumer and Design Sciences | 2023–Present

Assistant Professor & CFP® Program Director, Carolina University, Patterson School of Business | 2022–2023

Research Assistant, Texas Tech University, School of Personal Financial Planning | 2021–2022

Innovation

Dr. Qing’s research lies at the intersection of personal finance and behavioral economics. His work focuses on financial literacy, retirement planning, charitable giving, and consumer financial decision-making. He employs advanced quantitative techniques, including econometric analysis, decomposition methods, structural equation modeling (SEM), and panel data analysis. His research has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals such as Financial Services Review, Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning, Journal of Financial Planning, Financial Planning Review, and Journal of Financial Therapy. Dr. Qing regularly presents his work at national academic conferences and serves as a peer reviewer for journals and conferences in consumer finance and financial planning.

Engagement

Dr. Qing is actively engaged in financial literacy outreach, professional service, and industry collaboration.

CFP® program leadership and financial planning industry engagement using platforms such as eMoney Advisor® and MoneyGuidePro®

Academic Connector for the American Council on Consumer Interests 

Peer reviewer for leading academic journals in consumer finance and financial planning