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Jonathan Clarke is Associate Professor of Finance and Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. He has held key leadership roles including Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs (2012–2018), Senior Associate Dean of Programs (2020–2023), and Interim Dean in 2023. He earned his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh and holds undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Indiana University.
- Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
- B.A., Indiana University
Dr. Clarke's research centers on finance, particularly analyst behavior, investment banking, corporate finance, and capital markets. His work explores how information is generated, disseminated, and priced in financial markets, with a focus on empirical analysis of market efficiency, disclosure practices, and institutional influences. He has made significant contributions to understanding insider trading, seasoned equity offerings, analyst forecasting, and corporate governance.
The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent focus on empirical finance, with strong emphasis on the role of financial analysts, information intermediaries, and market structure. His publications span top journals in finance and management, indicating interdisciplinary reach, especially in information systems and organizational behavior. The research trend shows deep engagement with real-world financial phenomena such as IPOs, M&A, executive compensation, and media effects on markets.
Dr. Clarke has received numerous accolades for teaching and research:
- William F. Sharpe Award (2001)
- Poets&Quants Top 50 Undergraduate Professors (2018)
- MBA Core Professor of the Year (2009, 2013, 2021)
- Hesburgh Teaching Fellow (2009)
- James F. Frazier, Jr. Award for Teaching Excellence (2010)
As an advisor and educator, Dr. Clarke has influenced countless students through classroom teaching and executive education programs for companies like Home Depot, Coca-Cola, NCR, Clorox, Georgia-Pacific, Lockheed Martin, and the NFL. His leadership in academic administration has elevated Scheller’s rankings, including a #11 undergraduate ranking by Poets&Quants. He served as President of the Eastern Finance Association and on the Georgia Tech Athletic Association Board of Trustees for six years, demonstrating broad institutional and professional engagement.
While no formal lab or research team is mentioned, his extensive publication record and administrative leadership suggest a strong collaborative network across finance and business disciplines.
