Hossein B. Kazemi

Hossein B. Kazemi is the Michael & Cheryl Philipp Endowed Professor of Finance at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst. He holds a PhD from the University of Michigan (1986) and has served in academic roles since 1986, progressing from Assistant Professor to Full Professor. His roles include Director of the Center for International Securities & Derivatives Markets (CISDM) and Senior Adviser to the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association.

• Education: PhD, University of Michigan (1986); MA, Eastern Michigan University (1980); BA, NIOC School of Accounting & Finance (1977)

Research focuses on asset pricing models, alternative investments, financial econometrics, and derivatives. He edits multiple journals including The Journal of Alternative Investments and has organized annual CISDM conferences featuring Nobel laureates like Robert Merton and Myron Scholes. His work bridges academic research with practical investment strategies.

Publications emphasize hedge fund dynamics, portfolio optimization, and modern investment frameworks. He co-authored influential textbooks on alternative investments for the CAIA program.