معرفی
Han Smit is a Full Professor of Finance at the Department of Business Economics, Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research and academic leadership focus on corporate finance, real options, private equity, and strategic investment under uncertainty.
His research interests lie at the intersection of finance, strategy, and decision-making. He is a leading expert in real options analysis, private equity strategies, and corporate investment under competition. His work extends into sustainability finance and climate change-related investment decisions, reflecting contemporary financial challenges. He has made significant contributions to understanding how firms can strategically value flexibility and competitive dynamics in long-term investments.
The recent publication trends show a strong emphasis on sustainability, energy transition, and behavioral aspects in corporate finance. His work integrates real options with game theory and behavioral insights, forming a unique interdisciplinary approach to strategic investment. Topics such as toehold strategies, buy-and-build models in private equity, and sustainability real options dominate his recent output, indicating a forward-looking research agenda responsive to global economic shifts.
Scientific Awards:
- Award for Best Professional/Scholarly Book in Business, Management, and Accounting (2004) by the Association of American Publishers for Strategic Investment: Real Options and Games
Advising and Grants:
- Supervised 13 research works, indicating active mentorship of students and junior researchers.
- Extensive research funding inferred from high-impact publications, policy influence, and international collaborations, though specific grants are not listed.
Labs and Research Teams:
- Active member of the finance research group at Erasmus School of Economics, with strong international networks.
- Former visiting fellow at Harvard University, Columbia University, UC Berkeley, Boston University, and the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS), indicating participation in elite research communities.
