Kavous Ardalan

Dr. Kavous Ardalan is a Professor of Finance at the School of Management, Marist University. With dual PhDs in Economics and Finance, he has established himself as a prolific scholar with over ninety peer-reviewed journal articles and ten published books. His academic career at Marist University spans since 1998, during which he has consistently demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research.

Dr. Ardalan's educational background includes:

• PhD in Finance from York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• PhD in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, California, US
• MA in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, California, US
• BA in Economics from National University of Iran, Tehran, Iran

His research interests span the theoretical, practical, educational, social, philosophical, and methodological aspects of Economics and Finance, with a distinctive multi-paradigmatic approach that challenges mainstream perspectives. Dr. Ardalan has developed a comprehensive framework analyzing various social phenomena through multiple paradigmatic lenses.

Dr. Ardalan's scholarly work shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly comprehensive multi-paradigmatic analyses across diverse fields including finance, economics, history, revolution, culture, ideology, and religion. His recent publications demonstrate an expanding scope from financial economics to broader social phenomena, all unified by his signature multi-paradigmatic methodology.

Among his notable recognitions:

• Listed in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" (2003-2004, 2005-2006)
• Recipient of Marist College's Special Recognition Award for Teaching and Research (2002-2003)
• Recipient of the Marist Faculty Recognition Award for scholarly work
• Recipient of Special Recognition Award for Extraordinary Achievements in Scholarship (2005-2006)
• Recognized as one of the most prolific scholars at the School of Management

Dr. Ardalan has demonstrated exceptional commitment to both teaching and research, developing innovative educational methodologies including the case method approach. His scholarly contributions have played a significant role in the School of Management's AACSB accreditation. He has also served as editor for academic journals and contributed to numerous scholarly publications that have been adopted in courses at prestigious institutions worldwide.