Welcoming Our Newest Faculty Members to the E. J. Ourso College of Business
August 18, 2025
The LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business is pleased to welcome a diverse group of new faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year. These additions bring specialized expertise to the college across various fields, including finance, management, and information systems.
"We are incredibly excited to welcome this outstanding group of educators to LSU," said T. Russell Crook, dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business. "Their collective experience in research and industry strengthens our ability to deliver a world-class business education to our students, equipping them with the essential skills for lifelong success."
Meet Our New Faculty
Browse the tabs below to meet all the new faces joining our college this academic year.
Shuhao Ren
Assistant Professor, Department of Finance
Shuhao Ren's research focuses on asset pricing, investments, news and social media, short selling, and market microstructure. He is currently investigating the return predictability of firm characteristics over various horizons, and how investors process information from different sources and its impact on financial markets. He earned a PhD in Finance from Arizona State University.
"I’m excited to join LSU for both its strong academic environment and its vibrant campus culture. As a finance researcher and educator, I look forward to engaging with motivated students and helping them connect classroom concepts with real-world financial challenges."
Research Interests
Asset pricing, investments, news and social media, short selling, market microstructure
Andrew MacKinlay
Assistant Professor, Department of Finance
Andrew MacKinlay comes to LSU after teaching appointments at Virginia Tech and Southern Methodist University. His work has appeared in leading journals such as the Review of Financial Studies, the Journal of Financial Economics, and Management Science. He received both his PhD and MA in Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
"I am excited to join LSU! In my free time, I like to cycle, play hockey, and travel with my family."
Research Interests
Banking, financial intermediation, monetary policy, corporate finance
John Lajaunie
Distinguished Instructor, Department of Finance
John Lajaunie joins LSU after more than 30 years of instruction at Nicholls State University, most recently as a Professor of Finance. His teaching interests include commercial banking, in particular community banks, as well as financial statement analysis, managerial/corporate finance, and international finance.
Research Interests
Commercial banking (community banks), investments, international finance, retirement planning
Hisan Yang
Assistant Professor, Rucks Department of Management
Hisan Yang's research focuses on how firms leverage both monetary and non-monetary incentives to attract and motivate employees. Additionally, he investigates how managers navigate complex, highly interconnected strategic choices. Yang earned a PhD in Entrepreneurship and Strategy from the University of Utah.
Research Interests
Strategic management, compensation, employee mobility, incentives
Yusi Ma
Assistant Professor, Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems
Yusi Ma's research focuses on the dark side of technology, including AI risks, misuse of AI, and cybersecurity. Her work has appeared in refereed academic journals, including MIS Quarterly, AIS Transactions on Human-Computer Interaction, and conference proceedings such as AMCIS. She received her PhD in Management Information Systems from Florida International University.
Research Interests
AI fairness, AI risks, information security, human-computer interaction
About the E. J. Ourso College of Business
Since its establishment in 1928, the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business has served as the flagship business college of Louisiana, playing an essential role in uplifting the economy of the state and the well-being of its citizens. Through its undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs and professional educational offerings for the business community, the college is committed to preparing future business leaders for success. The college's dedicated faculty engage in innovative research that directly and positively addresses the ongoing and emerging concerns of our state, national, and global economy.