Matthias Demmer

Matthias Demmer is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Tennessee's Haslam College of Business, specializing in the Department of Accounting & Information Management. He teaches forensic accounting, data analytics, and eDiscovery in the Master of Accountancy program. Currently, he serves as a director in AlixPartners' Risk and Technology practice, focusing on data analytics and AI-driven solutions for compliance and financial crime investigations.

Demmer holds a Ph.D. in Financial Market Accounting from Freie Universität Berlin and conducted visiting research at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. His research has been published in journals like the Review of Accounting Studies. He is a certified anti-money laundering specialist (CAMS) and frequently speaks at international conferences and universities.

His expertise spans multinational corporate and financial institution challenges, emphasizing deriving actionable insights from financial and operational data. He advises clients on AI strategies for compliance functions and supports implementation of risk mitigation measures.