Gu Qingyang’s research interests lie in four broad areas: Chinese economy, Singapore economy, public economics and economic policy analysis. His current research focuses on Chinese regional economies, income inequality and China-ASEAN economic integration. He has done significant research work in his research areas and published over 20 international conference and journal papers.

Qingyang has taught a wide range of courses spanning across economics, policy analysis, mathematics and higher education to undergraduates and postgraduates at four universities since 1982. Before joining LKYSPP, he was an Assistant Professor in Economics at Nanyang Technological University and also served as Deputy Director of the Master of Public Administration Programme and Director of the Master of Science (Managerial Economics) Programme.