Lukas Roth

Lukas Roth is a Professor at the Alberta School of Business (University of Alberta), holding the Alberta School of Business Chair in Free Enterprise. He also serves as a Research Member at the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI). His academic journey includes visiting roles at institutions like Pennsylvania State University, University of Zurich, and EPFL. Specializing in corporate finance and sustainable finance, his research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implications for ESG integration, corporate governance, and market dynamics.

Teaching spans undergraduate to graduate programs, including courses like FIN 445: Sustainable Finance and FIN 807: Corporate Finance and Valuation. His work has been recognized through prestigious awards such as the Northern Finance Association Best Paper Award (2020) and FMA Global Conference Best Paper Award (2019). Research consistently highlights themes like gender dynamics in finance, institutional investor influence on CSR, and legal environments' impact on corporate financing strategies.

Notable collaborations include work with scholars like Karl Lins and Alexander Dyck, producing influential studies on topics ranging from board expertise in sustainability to global voting mechanisms. His academic output emphasizes actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners navigating evolving financial landscapes.