Researcher in Social Science & Positive AI

Jia Fan Sun

PhD in Finance
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia

AI as a Guru not Sycophant
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About Me

I am a PhD candidate in Finance at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia. I believe AI should not be a tool and certainly not a sycophant, AI should be a Guru or advisor to guide their friends.

4 Citations
4 JCR papers
1 H-INDEX
My Project Contact Me
Academic Background

Education

2023 – Present
PhD in Finance
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Faculty of Accountancy & Management, Malaysia
2016 – 2018
Master of Finance
Hunan Agricultural University
Professional Master's Degree
2011 – 2015
Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Nanjing University of Science and Technology
Nanjing, China
2013 – 2014
Exchange Student
Chinese Culture University
Taipei, Taiwan
Research Experience

Projects

Oct 2025 – Present
Pachymic Acid & Central Nervous Inflammation: A Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis Study
Role: Intern Assistant Researcher
PI: Prof. Sun Jie · Provincial Level Grant
Nov 2023 – Nov 2025
Giving ESG a Second Thought: Greenwashing or Sustainability?
Role: Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
PI: Dr. Lee Siew Peng · UTAR Research Fund (UTARRF)
Scholarly Output

Publications

01
Sodium Danshensu Attenuates Renal Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury by Suppressing STAT3-Driven Cytokine Signalling and Apoptosis
Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine
Awaiting Production Processing Xinrui Q1 · JCR Q2 · IF 2.5
02
ESG Score, ESG Controversies, Greenwashing, and Profitability📄
Journal of Environmental Accounting and Management
1st Author JCR Q4 · IF 0.8
03
The Spotlight Paradox: How ESG Public Attention, Media Coverage, and Firm Value Affect Corporate Greenwashing in Global Firms
Under Review
1st Author Under Review
04
Berberine Attenuates the Expression of NLRP3 and Downstream Inflammasome Effectors in Diabetic Retinopathy 📄
Journal of Natural Medicines · DOI: 10.1007/s11418-025-01935-1
3rd Author Published JCR Q3 · IF 2.5
05
Berberine alleviates cell pyroptosis in diabetic retinopathy by regulating AKT1, JUN, and STAT3 📄
Ibrain
3rd Author SJCR Q3
06
Beyond the Neurocentric View: Pachymic Acid as a Holobiont Immunometabolic Regulator of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis
Under Review
Co-corresponding Author Under Review
Academic Engagement

Conferences

2026
2nd International Transdisciplinary Research Conference 2026 (INTRAC 2026) · Universiti Malaya
The AI-Mediated Interview at Scale: Harness Engineering as Methodological Infrastructure in Qualitative Social Research
📍 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Oral Presentation
2024
FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE 2024 Conference · Singapore
Artificial Intelligence for Protein–Ligand Interaction Prediction: A Comprehensive Review on Principles, Current Applications, and Emerging Trends 📄
📍 Singapore · Oral Presentation
2023
25th Malaysian Finance Association International Conference (MFAIC 2023) · Kuala Lumpur
A Comprehensive Review of ESG, Controversial News and Financial Performance: Evidence in China
📍 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Oral Presentation
2023
11th International Symposium on Multinational Business · Nanjing
Research & Development Investment and Governance Performance: An Empirical Analysis of Multinational Corporations
📍 Nanjing, China · Conference Paper
Qualifications & Languages

Credentials

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Securities Practitioner
SAC Certified · 2015
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Futures Industry Practitioner
CFA China Certified · 2017
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Investment Fund Practitioner
AMAC Certified · 2019
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B2 6.0 (Academic)
IELTS English
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CET-6 435
English Proficiency in China