Bobby Merriman

Bobby Merriman is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Finance at the Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University. He joined the faculty in 2022 and currently teaches financial statement analysis and investments. Dr. Merriman holds a BS in Mathematics (2016), a BS in Economics with a minor in Actuarial Science (2016), and a PhD in Finance (2021), all from Texas Tech University.

His research focuses on empirical asset pricing factor models, cross-sectional return anomalies, investor attention dynamics, and the application of statistical techniques—including machine learning—to financial markets analysis. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical methodologies to understand market behaviors and anomalies.

No specific academic awards or grants are mentioned in the provided text. His professional activities include curriculum development in finance education and active participation in scholarly networks through platforms like Google Scholar.