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Florian Hoffmann is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of KU Leuven. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Frankfurt and previously held academic positions at the University of Bonn and Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on corporate finance, governance, financial regulation, contract theory, and information economics. He is a co-promotor for projects on ESG information quality and multivariate statistics in finance.
Education & Positions:
- Ph.D. in Finance, University of Frankfurt
- Associate Professor, KU Leuven FEB (since Fall 2022)
- Previous roles at University of Bonn and Erasmus University Rotterdam
Teaching:
- Capital Investment Policy (Leuven, Bachelor)
- The Economics of Insolvency (Leuven, Master)
- Advanced courses in corporate finance, behavioral finance, and contract theory
Research Interests: His work explores dynamic contracting, deferred compensation mechanisms, selective disclosure in marketing, and regulatory frameworks for financial institutions. Recent studies address worker runs in banking, auction vs. negotiation payment structures, and ESG information trustworthiness.
Grants & Projects:
- ESG Information Quality Project (2022–2026)
- Multivariate Statistics in Finance (2020–2024)
Labs/Teams: Active in the Finance Research Group at KU Leuven, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects involving regulation, corporate governance, and financial markets.