Frank Strobel

Frank Strobel is an Associate Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, a position he has held since 2007. He also serves as the Director of the MSc Financial Economics Programme and as an Admissions Tutor. He earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from Queen’s University at Kingston, Canada, and holds a Diplom-Volkswirt from Universität München.

• Ph.D. in Economics, Queen's University, Kingston (Canada)
• M.A. in Economics, Queen's University, Kingston (Canada)
• Diplom-Volkswirt, Universität München

His research centers on banking and financial economics, with a focus on risk at both individual bank and systemic levels. He investigates risk measurement, optimal regulation, and employs both empirical and theoretical methods. His recent work refines Z-score models, explores ΔCoVaR bounds, and analyzes governance mechanisms in banking institutions.

His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on financial stability, bank insolvency risk, regulatory frameworks, and systemic risk measurement. He frequently collaborates with researchers such as Lepetit, Mercadier, and Bouvatier, contributing to top journals in finance and economics. His work bridges theoretical insights with empirical validation, particularly in the context of banking regulation and risk modeling.

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Frank Strobel supervises research in financial economics and contributes to graduate education through program leadership. While no specific grants or student advisees are listed, his extensive publication record and leadership role indicate active research supervision and academic mentorship. He is part of a vibrant research group in banking and financial economics within the Department of Economics.