Christian O Ewald

Christian O Ewald is a Professor in Financial Economics at the University of Glasgow. He holds additional Research Professorships at the University of Inland Norway and Umeå University in Sweden. His research focuses on Quantitative Finance, Risk Management, Commodities, Derivatives, and Natural Resources. Ewald earned his MSc from the University of Mainz, PhD from the University of Heidelberg, and a Habilitation from the University of Kaiserslautern, all in Germany.

Prior roles include positions at the University of Sydney, Nottingham University Business School (China), University College Cork, University of St. Andrews, and the University of Leeds. He has supervised over 20 PhD students, with notable alumni now in academia and finance sectors globally.

Ewald's research explores commodity markets (e.g., salmon futures, crude oil), stochastic volatility models, real options, and risk management strategies. His work often integrates advanced mathematical techniques like Malliavin calculus and stochastic optimal control. Notable grants include leadership in the 'Aquarisk' project (NOK 8 million) and a Kempe Foundation grant on longevity risk.

Publications span journals such as *Quantitative Finance*, *Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control*, and *Energy Economics*. His contributions address practical challenges like hedging strategies, asset pricing under uncertainty, and environmental risk assessment.