Michael McShane

Dr. Michael McShane is a Professor in the Department of Finance at Old Dominion University's Strome College of Business. His research focuses on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Risk Management and Insurance, and Property-Casualty Insurance. He has secured significant federal and private grants, including a $1.2M Digital Twin project for cyber-insurance evaluation.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Finance, University of Mississippi (2007)
  • M.B.A., Western Kentucky University (2001)
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of New Mexico (1983)

His recent work examines cyberattack impacts on firm value, sustainability reporting efficacy, and flood insurance in climate-vulnerable regions. Key trends include transdisciplinary approaches, cyber-insurance, and parametric insurance solutions for emerging risks.

• Scientific Awards:
  • EV Williams Fellowship (2019, 2016, 2014)
  • Outstanding Tenured Faculty Teaching Award (2016)
  • Shining Star Award (2018)
  • Highly Commended Award (2015)

McShane cofounded the Emergent Risk Initiative (ERI@ODU) in 2009 and is affiliated with ODU's Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Initiative (CCSLRI) and Center for Cybersecurity Education and Research (CCSER). He has advised numerous RMI students and collaborates with organizations like Google Cloud and Rivian Automotive.