Andrea Mc Namara

Andrea Mc Namara is a Lecturer in the Department of Business at South East Technological University (Carlow campus), affiliated with the AIB Centre for Finance and Business Research. She holds a PhD from Waterford Institute of Technology (2014) and conducted postdoctoral research at the Whitaker Institute, National University of Ireland, Galway, focusing on an EU-funded project 'Strategic Transitions for Youth Labour in Europe (STYLE)'. Her teaching includes modules such as Corporate Finance, Advanced Corporate Finance, and Finance for Sport. Research interests center on SME finance, sustainable finance, and capital structure dynamics. Notable collaborations include studies on European SME lending infrastructure and bankruptcy risk. She has published in journals like Journal of Corporate Finance and European Journal of Finance, with a focus on cross-border economic policies and SME resilience. Currently accepts PhD students in finance-related disciplines.

• Education:
• PhD in Finance, Waterford Institute of Technology, 2014
• Postdoctoral Research, Whitaker Institute, 2014–2017

Research highlights include analyzing credit rationing mechanisms, bankruptcy prediction models, and the impact of lending infrastructure on SME growth. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic growth and sustainable finance.

Recent articles explore Brexit’s financial impacts on SMEs and cross-country comparisons of credit accessibility. Collaborations span institutions across Europe, emphasizing policy-relevant research. No formal awards are listed, but her work garners significant academic engagement (e.g., 224 Mendeley readers).

Advises students on topics like financial flexibility and capital structure. Active in the AIB Centre for Finance and Business Research, focusing on applied finance solutions for SMEs.