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Dr. Binay Adhikari is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), part of the Alvarez College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Alabama, an M.S. in Finance from Auburn University, and an MBA from Kathmandu University, Nepal. His teaching and professional experience includes roles at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Miami University of Ohio, and Kathmandu University, alongside brief banking experience at Standard Chartered Bank.
Dr. Adhikari's research focuses on corporate finance, financial markets, and investment strategies. Key areas include regulatory impacts (e.g., Dodd-Frank Act consequences), shareholder litigation dynamics, gender diversity in corporate governance, and the influence of cultural factors like religiosity on financial decision-making. His work has been published in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis and Journal of Corporate Finance.
His publications explore topics ranging from capital structure determinants to the unintended effects of financial regulations. Recent work highlights the role of women managers in reducing corporate litigation risks and the peer-driven dynamics of payout policies. He has presented research at leading conferences including the Financial Management Association (FMA) and the European Finance Association (EFA).
Dr. Adhikari has no listed scientific awards but maintains active research collaborations with colleagues like Anup Agrawal and David Cicero. His work bridges theoretical finance with real-world regulatory and demographic influences, offering insights into both developed and emerging markets.
