Christopher Priberny

Prof. Dr. Christopher Priberny is a Professor at the Deutsche Bundesbank University of Applied Sciences and holds lecturer roles at the University of Regensburg and University of Potsdam. He specializes in banking regulation, microfinance, FinTech, and green finance. With a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Regensburg (2013) and a Habilitation (2023), his research focuses on financial risk management, structured microfinance, and P2P lending dynamics.

Education:

• 2013: Dr. rer. pol., University of Regensburg
• 2009–2013: Research Assistant, Department of Finance, University of Regensburg
• 2008: Third Winner Postbank Finance Award
• Study exchange at University of Newcastle (Australia), 2007
• 2009: Diplom-Kaufmann (Master's equivalent) in Business Administration

Research Interests: Banking regulation, microfinance institution sustainability, FinTech innovations, peer-to-peer lending, green finance, and quantitative risk modeling. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in emerging markets and regulatory frameworks.

Key Contributions: His 2023 study on COVID-19's impact on P2P lending and 2022 analysis of board characteristics and carbon emissions reflect his focus on contemporary financial challenges. He regularly presents at global conferences like the World Finance Conference and Australasian Finance & Banking Conference.

Awards:

• 3rd Winner Postbank Finance Award 2008

Teaching & Supervision: Teaches advanced courses on financial engineering, risk management, and Basel II compliance. Supervises bachelor and master theses in financial institutions supervision and quantitative methods.