Konark Saxena

Konark Saxena is an Associate Professor of Finance at ESCP Business School, based in Paris. He specializes in investment strategies, sustainable finance, and the effects of monetary policy on financial markets. His interdisciplinary work integrates economics, finance, and environmental science to address climate change and resource allocation challenges. Beyond academia, he has industry experience with UBS Asset Management and contributes to practitioner journals like Journal of Portfolio Management.

Education

• Ph.D. in Finance, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 2011
• Post Graduate Programme in Management, Indian School of Business (ISB), 2006
• B.Tech in Computer Science, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), 2002

Research Focus

Dr. Saxena's research explores portfolio choice, asset pricing, and the intersection of climate change with financial decision-making. He investigates how climate policies influence investment strategies and develops frameworks for sustainable finance. His work also addresses macroeconomic factors, interest rate dynamics, and risk management in multi-asset portfolios.

Grants & Industry Collaboration

His industry partnerships include UBS Asset Management (factor portfolios, carbon-aware investing) and Barclays (trending academic research). His findings have been featured in Forbes, ABC News, and Nature Communications.

Labs & Teams

He leads research initiatives on sustainable investment strategies and climate finance at ESCP, collaborating with global institutions to promote environmental and economic resilience.