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Jitka Hilliard is the J.K. Lowder Family Professor in Finance at Auburn University. She holds a PhD in Finance from Louisiana State University (2008) and a PhD in Chemical Technology from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague (1999). Her academic expertise spans investments, financial markets, and option pricing.
- PhD, Louisiana State University, 2008
- MSc, Louisiana State University, 2006
- PhD, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, 1999
- MSc, Charles University, Prague, 1992
Her research focuses on derivative pricing, financial literacy, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), market sentiment, and portfolio optimization. Recent publications explore topics like GameStop short squeezes, geopolitical impacts on commodity futures, and behavioral aspects of financial decision-making.
Analysis of her 15 most recent articles reveals a strong emphasis on empirical finance, with applications in market dynamics, arbitrage opportunities, and financial instrument design. Her work bridges theoretical modeling and real-world market data across equities, commodities, and ETFs.
Hilliard is an active member of the Financial Management Association and Southern Finance Association, contributing to academic discourse through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Quantitative Finance and The Financial Review.
