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Andrew Koch is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, holding a PhD in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin (2011). He teaches Financial Risk Management (2019-present) and a PhD seminar on Institutional Investors (2015-present), and serves as Associate Editor for Financial Management since 2022.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Finance, University of Texas at Austin (2011)
- MBA in Business Administration, University of Arizona
- BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Professor Koch's research centers on corporate finance with emphasis on institutional investors, corporate governance, and common ownership dynamics. His work examines how investor coalitions improve governance mechanisms and whether shared institutional ownership reduces product market competition. He also pioneers ESG/CSR integration in finance through comprehensive literature reviews linking social responsibility to corporate value creation and governance structures.
His publication portfolio reveals evolving trends from liquidity and mutual fund behavior (2016-2017) toward governance-focused studies on shareholder litigation and executive compensation (2017-2018), culminating in influential common ownership research (2019-2021) and political economy investigations (2023). This trajectory demonstrates increasing engagement with policy-relevant questions at the intersection of finance, competition law, and political systems.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Katz Excellence in Research Award (2015-2018)
- BNY Mellon Faculty Fellow (2011-2013)
- Multiple UT Austin fellowships (2005-2010)
- Eller Fellowship at University of Arizona (2003-2005)
While specific grant details are limited in source materials, his BNY Mellon Faculty Fellowship provided dedicated research support. His PhD seminar supervision indicates active doctoral mentoring, though student names aren't listed. Collaborative patterns with researchers like Alan Crane and Laura Starks suggest participation in governance-focused research collectives, though formal lab structures aren't documented.
