Babu Lourduraj John-Mariadoss is the J.B. Hoskins Professor of Marketing and Associate Professor at the Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University. He specializes in B2B relationships, brand strategy, and international marketing. His roles include faculty director for assurance of learning and teaching undergraduate/graduate courses like Marketing Strategy and PhD Research Methods. PhD: University of Houston (2007) MBA: National Institute of Technology, India BEng: Anna University, India (Mechanical Engineering) Research focuses on B2B sales strategy, digital marketing, and innovation. His work appears in top journals like Journal of Marketing and Journal of Marketing Research . Editorial roles include editor-in-chief of Marketing Intelligence & Planning and associate editor for Journal of International Marketing . Awards include the Louis Stern Award (twice), Harold & Muriel Berkman Award (2022), and multiple doctoral dissertation honors. Previously taught at Washington State University for 13 years. Active in editorial reviews for leading journals and serves on multiple editorial boards.
Andreas Waldkirch is the Mitchell Family Professor of Economics at Colby College. He specializes in International Trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Multinational Firms, and Economic Integration. His research also explores Trade and the Environment, NAFTA, and Applied Microeconomics. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. from Boston College. Waldkirch teaches courses such as Research Methods and Statistics for Economics (EC293), International Trade (EC378), and a seminar on Global Production (EC471). His research examines FDI determinants, spatial externalities, and productivity impacts across diverse economies like Mexico, India, and Ghana. He has published extensively on FDI spillovers, multinational firm behavior, and regional integration dynamics. No scientific awards are listed in the provided information. His advising and grants activities are not detailed here. He maintains an office in Diamond 373 and is affiliated with Colby's Economics department.
Carol Liu is a Clinical Associate Professor at the School of Accountancy within the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. She joined ASU in 2018 and has held previous faculty positions at Tulane University, Lehigh University, Louisiana State University, and Oakland University. Education : PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo (2005) MSIA, Carnegie Mellon University (1997) MBA, National Taiwan University (1995) BBA, National Taiwan University (1993) Research Interests : Her work focuses on corporate governance, capital markets, debt contracting, and financial reporting. Key themes include audit committee effectiveness, earnings quality, and the impact of accounting policies on market transparency. Teaching : She has taught courses such as Uses of Accounting Information, Managerial Accounting, and Honors Thesis/Directed Study across multiple semesters since 2020. These courses emphasize practical applications of accounting principles and research methodologies. Publications : Her research explores topics like asset revaluation’s role in reducing information asymmetry, the effects of fair value accounting, and audit committee dynamics. Recent work addresses how organizational structures influence financial reporting practices. Labs/Teams : While no specific labs are mentioned, her extensive teaching in honors thesis supervision suggests involvement in student research mentorship programs.
Dr. Eric R. Brisker is an Associate Professor and current Department Chair of Finance at the University of Akron College of Business . With over 20 years of teaching experience, he specializes in Corporate Finance, Financial Analytics, and Investments. His research focuses on executive compensation, capital structure, CEO inside debt, and corporate risk-taking behaviors. PhD in Finance (Florida State University) MA and MBA in Finance (Ohio University) BS in Finance (Shawnee State University) Research Highlights : Corporate governance and executive compensation structure Dynamic capital structure adjustments Impact of CEO inside debt on insider trading Analysis of cash holdings and seasoned equity offerings Board social capital in Chinese firms Strategic reinsurance with AI applications Scientific Awards & Grants : University of Akron College of Business Teaching Award (2018) University of Akron College of Business Research Award (2017) Beta Gamma Sigma Induction (2015) Multiple local research grants (2014-2023) Congress of Graduate Students Travel Grant (2010) Service & Leadership : Chair of Finance Department RTP Committees (2021-2022) Coordinated Principles of Finance course (2018-present) Active in Eastern Finance Association and Financial Management Association Reviewer for journals like Journal of Corporate Finance and International Review of Financial Analysis
Yuhai Xuan is Dean’s Professor of Finance and Senior Associate Dean at The Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine. He previously served as Associate Dean of Master’s Programs from 2020 to 2024 and has held faculty positions at Harvard Business School and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Financial Economics , Management Science , Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis , and other leading finance journals. Education: PhD in Business Economics, Harvard University AM in Business Economics, Harvard University Research Interests: Professor Xuan’s research focuses on empirical corporate finance, corporate governance, and behavioral finance . His work explores how ownership structures, board dynamics, social ties, and regulatory changes shape firm behavior and financial outcomes. He investigates topics such as capital allocation, analyst incentives, financial constraints, and the real effects of financial decisions. His research often leverages novel datasets and quasi-experimental designs to identify causal relationships in financial markets. Publication Trends: His recent publications, appearing in top journals like Journal of Financial Economics and Management Science , reflect a strong emphasis on governance mechanisms, behavioral biases in finance, and the impact of policy changes . A recurring theme is the role of incentives and power dynamics in financial decision-making, whether among directors, analysts, or venture capitalists. His work bridges theory and practice, with implications for regulators, investors, and corporate leaders. Scientific Awards: Jensen Prize (First Place Winner) for best corporate finance paper in Journal of Financial Economics All-Star Paper, Journal of Financial Economics Distinguished Service Award, Management Science (multiple years) Excellence in Teaching Awards at UC Irvine, Illinois, and Harvard CICF Best Paper Award Dean’s Impact Award, University of Illinois Advising and Grants: Professor Xuan has chaired or co-chaired PhD dissertation committees for students placed at institutions including Babson College, Nankai University, and SUNY Buffalo. While specific grant funding is not listed, his extensive publication record in top journals and invited presentations at over 40 universities and major conferences indicate strong research support. He has served on numerous editorial and program committees, reflecting leadership in the academic finance community. Labs and Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, Professor Xuan leads a collaborative research network, frequently co-authoring with scholars from institutions worldwide. His work involves interdisciplinary teams focusing on finance, governance, and policy. He has also played leadership roles in academic programs, including as Academic Director of the Online MBA at Illinois and Senior Associate Dean at UCI Merage School.
Anand M. Vijh holds the Marvin and Rose Lee Pomerantz Chair in Finance and serves as Professor in the Finance Department at the Henry B. Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa, where he has been employed since 1994 after initial positions at the University of Southern California. His educational background includes: PhD in Finance from the University of California, Berkeley (1987) MBA from the Indian Institute of Management BTech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Professor Vijh's research spans Corporate Finance, Investments, Derivatives, and Financial Accounting with concentrated expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions, Stock Repurchases, and Earnings Management detection. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical market applications, particularly examining corporate restructuring events and their implications for market efficiency and valuation. He frequently employs event study methodologies to analyze market reactions to corporate actions while investigating information asymmetry in financial decision-making. Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal consistent focus on merger activity dynamics, asymmetric information in asset sales, S&P index inclusion effects, and earnings management around repurchase events. His research demonstrates methodological rigor in testing earnings management hypotheses while exploring novel dimensions of corporate valuation and payout policy. No scientific awards were documented in the provided information. Professor Vijh maintains active institutional engagement through service on promotion and tenure, curriculum design, recruiting, and faculty benefits committees across departmental, college, and university levels. While specific grant funding details and student advising records weren't provided, his extensive committee work and diverse teaching portfolio reflect substantial institutional commitment. His teaching spans Investments, Derivatives, International Finance, and Managerial Finance across undergraduate and graduate programs.
Kevin Kaiser is an Adjunct Professor of Finance and Senior Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, he served as Professor of Management Practice and Finance faculty at INSEAD from 1992 to 2017, where he received multiple teaching awards. BA (Honors) in Economics, University of Western Ontario PhD in Finance, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University Dr. Kaiser’s research focuses on corporate finance, private equity, financial distress, and value creation through corporate restructuring. His recent work emphasizes corporate governance and value-based management strategies. His publications span private equity, corporate governance, and distressed investing, reflecting a trend toward practical applications of value investing in corporate restructuring and activist shareholder campaigns. Key journals include Journal of Applied Corporate Finance , Harvard Business Review , and INSEAD Working Papers . Scientific Awards and Honors: Multiple INSEAD MBA/EMBA Best Teacher awards (2004–2012) INSEAD Outstanding Contribution to Executive Education (2015) Finalist, Economist Intelligence Unit Business Professor of the Year (2013) Kevin Kaiser combines academic theory with real-world experience from McKinsey & Co. and venture capital firm bfinance, teaching courses on distressed asset investing, corporate restructuring, and shareholder activism.
Yoshie Saito Lord serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at Brooklyn College, City University of New York's Murray Koppelman School of Business. Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate courses in Financial Accounting, Introductory Accounting, and Cost and Managerial Accounting, plus graduate-level Advanced Accounting Theory. Contactable at 506a Whitehead Hall (718.951.5000 ext. 3423) and YoshieSaito.Lord@brooklyn.cuny.edu, she maintains active scholarly engagement through research and conference participation. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Business and Administration, Temple University (2006) M.S. in Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Georgia (1999) M.B.A., Georgia College (1993) B.A. in Philosophy, Nihon University, Tokyo (1989) Visiting Student status at University of Pennsylvania for specialized accounting seminars Professor Lord's research concentrates on financial accounting mechanisms, managerial accounting practices, and their intersections with corporate governance structures. She investigates how accounting information impacts valuation models, executive compensation systems, and strategic corporate decisions like discontinued operations. Her work extends to taxation policy analysis—particularly international frameworks addressing base erosion—and auditing effectiveness in public sector contexts, demonstrating methodological versatility across empirical and regulatory domains. Analysis of her publication trajectory (2003-2021) reveals consistent contributions to top accounting journals, with recent work emphasizing regulatory impacts on corporate behavior (R&D reporting, discontinued operations) and international tax policy evolution. This progression shows deepening specialization in corporate strategy implications while maintaining foundational expertise in financial reporting mechanics. Her scholarly recognition includes: Cycle 50 PSC-CUNY Research Award for banking regulation analysis Publications in ABDC-ranked A/A* journals including Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance and Journal of Business Finance & Accounting Professor Lord secures research funding through competitive CUNY award mechanisms while mentoring students through her teaching of core accounting sequences. Her conference presentations at AAA National Meetings and European Financial Management Association events indicate active professional engagement. Though no formal lab structure exists, her research collaborations span international institutions as evidenced by co-authored publications and global conference participation.