Tee Lim

Professor Tee Lim is a faculty member in the Finance Department at the School of Economics and Business Administration, Saint Mary's College of California. He holds a PhD and MBA in Finance from the University of California Berkeley, along with an MS and BS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. His academic and professional career combines rigorous theoretical training with practical experience in global financial markets.

• PhD in Finance (1987), University of California Berkeley
• MBA in Finance (1982), University of California Berkeley
• MS in Electrical Engineering (1980), Stanford University
• BS in Electrical Engineering (1979), Stanford University

Professor Lim’s research focuses on advanced portfolio optimization techniques, particularly leveraging options and power-log utility functions to enhance risk-adjusted returns and mitigate drawdowns. His work integrates behavioral finance principles with quantitative financial engineering, addressing investor preferences and market risk dynamics. Recent publications highlight innovations in reversing negative skewness in value portfolios and developing behavioral models for investment strategies.

His expertise spans financial markets, investment management, and quantitative finance, with a clear trend toward improving portfolio resilience through mathematical optimization and behavioral analysis. Courses taught by Professor Lim include Equity Evaluation, Financial Management, International Financial Management, Investments, and New Venture Financing, reflecting his broad engagement with finance education.