Mariusz Kicia

Mariusz Kicia is a university professor at the Department of Banking and Financial Markets, Faculty of Economics, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. He holds dual master's degrees in economics (1997) and mathematics (1998), a PhD in economics (2004), and a habilitation in economics and finance (2020). As Dean of the Faculty of Economics from 2020-2024, he has shaped academic and administrative directions while maintaining active research in capital markets and behavioral finance.

• Master in Economics (1997, UMCS)
• Master in Mathematics (1998, UMCS)
• PhD in Economics (2004, UMCS)
• Habilitation in Economics & Finance (2020, UMCS)

His research integrates behavioral finance with mathematical modeling, focusing on capital market microstructure, investment decision-making, and financial technology (Fintech). He examines how heuristics, emotional factors, and genetic predispositions influence market behavior, with applications in retail investor satisfaction and regulatory frameworks like MiFID II.

Recent publications analyze media visibility's impact on earnings management, fiscal policy effects on capital markets, and biological determinants of financial risk-taking. His work spans experimental studies on youth savings behavior, pension system reforms, and advisor-client relationships, combining economics, psychology, and data science methodologies.

As a consultant and business advisor since 2007, he bridges academia with industry through roles in supervisory boards of Lubman UMCS sp. z o.o., FAWAG Lubelskie Fabryki Wagi S.A., and other companies. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses on financial modeling, Fintech projects, and investment strategies for both Polish and international students.