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Joe Prendergast serves as an Adjunct Instructor in Physics at American University's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Michigan.
His academic credentials include:
- B.S., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University
- Ph.D., Finance, University of Michigan
Prendergast's research bridges astrophysics and finance. In astronomy, he investigates cataclysmic variable stars via radio detection, develops radio telescope techniques, and works on radio frequency interference mitigation. He also contributes to the Julia programming language. Concurrently, his finance research covers fixed income instruments, including annuities, mortgage-backed securities, and swap spread analysis.
His six publications (2000-2021) predominantly appear in the Journal of Fixed Income. Recent works (2021) innovate in annuity replication using Treasury funds, while earlier studies analyzed mortgage options and subprime securities. His 2009 paper on subprime MBS won the Peter L. Bernstein Award.
Award:
- Peter L. Bernstein Award (2010)
Information on student advising and research grants is not provided in the available sources.
