Mahmood Mohebshahedin

Mahmood Mohebshahedin is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Concordia University (2016), an MBA from the University of Tehran (2008), and a B.A. in Industrial Engineering from Sharif University of Technology (2004). His research focuses on corporate finance, fund governance, regulatory impacts on financial institutions, and closed-end fund performance dynamics. He has been recognized with the 2018 Professor of the Year award by the Odette Commerce Society.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Finance, Concordia University, Montreal, 2016
• M.B.A., University of Tehran, Iran, 2008
• B.A. in Industrial Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2004

Research Interests: Dr. Mohebshahedin examines how regulatory transparency rules, board governance structures, and sponsor ownership dynamics influence financial performance and decision-making in mutual funds and closed-end funds. His work bridges corporate governance theory with empirical analysis of real-world financial markets.

Grants & Awards:

• 2018: Professor of the Year (Finance), Odette Commerce Society
• 2019: Odette School of Business RIF Grant ($6,000) for SEC disclosure rule research
• Multiple SSHRC Exchange grants (2016-2019)

His recent articles analyze regulatory transparency effects on advisory contracts and the capital structure of closed-end funds. Presentations include conferences at the National University of Singapore, Eastern Financial Association, and Financial Management Association.