David August Volkman

Dr. David August Volkman is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Finance, Banking and Real Estate at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO). He holds the Col. Guy M. Cloud Professorship of Investment Science and Portfolio Management. His academic career spans over three decades, with a PhD in Finance from the University of Nebraska (1992) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification (2002).

**Education**:
PhD in Finance, University of Nebraska, 1992
CFA Certification, CFA Institute, 2002

**Research Interests**:
Dr. Volkman focuses on asset pricing, mutual fund performance, capital budgeting methods, agency conflicts, strategic decision metrics, equity valuation, and debt and slavery. His work combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, often leveraging computational tools like artificial neural networks for financial forecasting.

**Awards & Recognition**:

• Multiple Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award (1999, 2009)
• Dean’s Citation in Excellence in Teaching (2004)
• Distinguished Professor Award (1993, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2018)
• Excellent in Research Citation (Management Intelligence Association)
• Outstanding Research in Finance (Association of Economics and Finance)

**Grants & Service**:
Secured over $2.5 million in grants for UNO’s College of Business Administration. Served as Department Chair since 2000, UNO Faculty Senator, and board member of community organizations like St. Charles Borromeo Finance Council and Omaha Catholic Cemetery Finance Council.