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Halil Kiymaz, Ph.D., CFA, is the Bank of America Professor of Finance at the Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College, where he has been teaching since 2004. He previously held academic positions at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Bilkent University, and the University of New Orleans, and has served as a visiting faculty member at multiple international universities. Kiymaz earned his Ph.D. and MBA from the University of New Orleans, and his BS in Finance from Uludag University, Turkey.
His areas of expertise include Mergers and Acquisitions, Sustainable Financial Management, Emerging Markets analysis, Corporate Valuation, and Private Equity/Venture Capital. He has authored seven books, including The Art of Capital Restructuring: Creating Shareholder Value through Mergers and Acquisition (2011), Market Microstructure in Emerging and Developed Markets (2013), and a forthcoming title on Social Finance (2025). Kiymaz has also published over 100 articles in top-tier journals like the Journal of Banking and Finance, Financial Review, and International Journal of Emerging Markets.
Kiymaz’s research explores topics such as hybrid securities issuance, founder CEO impacts, working capital strategies, blockchain technology in finance, and the role of Sovereign Wealth Funds. His recent work highlights trends in fintech disruption, cross-border M&A efficiency, and public-private partnerships during global crises.
- Scientific Awards:
- McGraw-Hill Irwin Best Paper Award
- Outstanding Research Awards at the Global Conference on Business and Finance
He has served as former president of the Academy of Financial Services and as finance editor of the International Journal of Emerging Markets. Kiymaz maintains editorial board roles across numerous journals and has provided consulting services to governmental and public organizations. His professional recognition includes listings in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, Who’s Who in Business Higher Education, and other international directories.
While no formal advisees or grants are listed, his consulting and training engagements reflect his active role in industry collaboration. Kiymaz’s work bridges academic research with practical finance, emphasizing emerging markets and innovative financial instruments.
