Selim Topaloglu

Selim Topaloglu is an Associate Professor and RBC Fellow of Finance at the Smith School of Business, Queen's University. He holds a PhD in Finance from Arizona State University, an M.A. in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.S. in Management from Bilkent University. His research focuses on trading behavior of individuals and institutions, initial public offerings (IPOs), and analyst behavior. His work has been published in top journals such as the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Finance, Arizona State University (2002)
  • M.A. in Finance, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (1998)
  • B.S. in Management, Bilkent University (1995)

Research Interests: Selim's work explores institutional and individual investor behavior, IPO dynamics, and the role of investment banks. He examines how market structures and regulatory frameworks influence trading strategies and market efficiency. His research often bridges empirical finance and institutional economics, with a focus on understanding anomalies in financial markets.

Awards:

• RBC Fellow of Finance (2006–2017)
• Queen’s School of Business New Researcher Achievement Award (2004)
• Dean's Fellowship for Distinguished Merit (Wharton School)

Grants & Funding:

• SSHRC Research Grants (2005–2008, 2011–2014)
• General Research Grants from Smith School of Business
• McLeod Summer and Term Research Assistantships (2003–2014)