Kambiz Raffiee

Kambiz Raffiee serves as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs & Research and Director of MBA/Online Executive MBA programs at the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Business. A Foundation Professor Award recipient, he demonstrates exceptional leadership in academic administration while maintaining rigorous research and teaching standards in economics and business disciplines.

His educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Economics from University of Oregon
• M.S. in Economics from University of Oregon
• B.A. in Economics from Pahlavi University

Raffiee's research program centers on econometric analysis of market volatility and uncertainty transmission mechanisms. He employs advanced time-frequency domain methodologies to investigate spillover effects between economic policy shocks and sector-specific outcomes, with particular expertise in transportation economics (airline industry), energy markets (crude oil/diesel pricing), and socio-economic determinants of public health. His work consistently bridges theoretical econometrics with real-world business applications.

Recent publications (2017-2025) reveal a concentrated focus on economic policy uncertainty impacts across consumer goods industries, financial markets, and energy sectors. Using regime-switching models and cross-spectral analysis, his research identifies distinct volatility patterns during uncertainty shocks and quantifies transmission channels between US policy environments and global markets, particularly in Pacific Basin and Latin American economies.

His scientific recognition includes:

• University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Professor Award for integrated excellence in research, teaching, and service

As academic administrator, Raffiee oversees graduate business education strategy while maintaining active research supervision. His leadership in MBA/EMBA program development demonstrates commitment to integrating cutting-edge economic research into executive education curricula, though specific grant details and student mentorship records aren't publicly documented in available sources.