Aswath Damodaran

Aswath Damodaran is Professor of Finance and holds the Kerschner Family Chair in Finance Education at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has been a faculty member since 1986. He previously taught at the University of California, Berkeley.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Finance, UCLA, 1985
• M.B.A. in Finance, UCLA, 1981
• M.S. in Management, Indian Institute of Management, 1979
• B.Com. in Accounting, Madras University, 1977

His research focuses on valuation, corporate finance, equity risk premiums, market behavior, and financial services firms. He is particularly known for his work on real estate valuation, risk management, and the implications of unstable risk premiums in global markets. His research integrates academic theory with practical applications in investment and corporate decision-making.

The recent articles show a strong emphasis on post-crisis financial systems, liquidity risk, equity risk premiums, and corporate governance in risk management. His work consistently bridges the gap between academic finance and real-world market challenges, with recurring themes of trust, valuation under uncertainty, and systemic risk.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Giblin Fellowship
• Glucksman Fellowship
• Heyman Fellowship
• David Margolis Teaching Excellence Fellowship
• Richard L. Rosenthal Award for Innovation in Investment Management and Corporate Finance
• Schools of Business Excellence in Teaching Award (1988)
• Distinguished Teaching Award from NYU (1990)
• "Professor of the Year" (nine times by graduating MBA class)

Professor Damodaran is widely recognized for his excellence in teaching and student engagement. He has authored influential textbooks in valuation and corporate finance, contributing significantly to finance education. While no specific grants or advising roles are listed, his repeated teaching awards and extensive publications indicate deep mentorship and scholarly leadership. He has not been associated with a formal lab or research team in the provided text, but his personal website and public commentary suggest an independent, highly influential research presence.