Gerhard Winkler

Dr. Gerhard Winkler is a Senior Lecturer and Visiting Faculty member at the College of Banking and Finance, Vienna University of Economics and Business. His academic career spans over two decades, with a focus on banking, finance, and credit risk analysis. He has contributed extensively to research on credit rating systems, banking efficiency in transition economies, portfolio management, and customer satisfaction in the financial sector.

• Education: Doctorate in Economics (Dr.rer.soc.oec.) from Vienna University of Economics and Business (1998)

His research explores the calibration and validation of credit rating systems, the impact of portfolio diversification on banking risk, and the relationship between customer satisfaction and financial performance. Recent projects include managerial behavior models for Austrian banks and analyses of real estate investment vehicles in portfolio management.

Publications highlight trends in risk management, financial modeling, and banking sector transformation. He has collaborated with scholars like Hornik, Jankowitsch, Schwaiger, and Rossi on topics such as latent variable approaches, cointegration analysis, and economic policy impacts.

Dr. Winkler’s work bridges academic rigor and practical application, addressing key challenges in financial markets, regulatory compliance, and investment strategies. He has also contributed to reference works, including entries in the Lexicon of Business Administration.