معرفی
Darshana Palkar is a Professor of Finance at Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship. She teaches undergraduate and MBA-level courses in financial management and conducts impactful research in capital markets and corporate finance. Her academic work has been published in journals such as Financial Analysts Journal, Financial Review, and Managerial Finance, focusing on volatility anomalies, inflation effects on equity prices, and corporate misconduct impacts.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Finance from University of North Texas
- M.A. in Economics from University of Mumbai, India
- Certification in Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India
- B.S. in Accounting and Auditing from University of Mumbai, India
Her research explores critical financial phenomena, including the spillover effects of corporate misconduct, cash flow volatility, and closed-end fund anomalies. Recent publications span topics like geographical proximity’s influence on cash holdings and global volatility patterns. She has presented at major conferences including the FMA European Conference and Eastern Finance Association meetings.
Scientific Awards:
- Outstanding Finance Faculty Award (2007-2008, 2008-2009) at Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Teaching Fellowship Award (2004-2005) at University of North Texas
Darshana actively contributes to academic discourse through teaching and research, bridging theoretical insights with practical applications in finance. Her work has implications for global financial markets, investment strategies, and corporate governance practices.
