Andreas D. Christopoulos

Dr. Andreas D. Christopoulos serves as Assistant Professor of Finance and Real Estate, Academic Director of the Mitzner MS in Real Estate Program, and Vice Chairman of the Department of Finance at Yeshiva University's Sy Syms School of Business. Having joined in 2017 as a Visiting Assistant Professor before earning tenure-track status in 2020, he previously held academic positions at Rice University, University of Texas at Austin, and University of Scranton.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Quantitative Finance, Rutgers University (2014)
• MBA, Cornell University
• BA, Vassar College

Dr. Christopoulos' research focuses on asset pricing and liquidity/default risk valuation for commercial real estate loans and derivatives, with specialized expertise in credit-sensitive securitized products. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical industry applications, particularly in CMBS and CMBX markets. Recent investigations include synthetic cap rate modeling from macroeconomic variables and high-frequency risk pricing mechanisms.

His publication trajectory demonstrates consistent scholarly impact, with 2024 works in Global Finance Journal and Review of Financial Economics advancing methodologies for synthetic cap rate indices and CMBX microstructure analysis. Earlier research (2008-2018) established foundational insights into CMBS risk composition, market efficiency during crises, and reduced-form credit risk modeling for commercial real estate.

Recognition includes:

• Best Paper Award (2024) at the 2nd Annual Contemporary Issues in Financial Markets and Banking
• 2nd Place in Yeshiva University's Dean's Innovation and Teaching Award (2024)

As Academic Director of the Mitzner MSRE program, he oversees curriculum development and industry partnerships while maintaining active research engagement. His professional network spans international conferences including NYU/Bocconi Risk Conference and American Real Estate Society meetings. Prior industry leadership during the 2007/08 financial crisis informs his practical approach to financial risk education.

Dr. Christopoulos directs the Mitzner MS in Real Estate Program, which integrates academic rigor with industry practice through specialized coursework and professional networking opportunities within New York City's real estate finance ecosystem.