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Prof. Dr. Martin E. Ruckes is a Professor of Financial Economics and Banking at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), within the School of Business and Economics and the Department of Finance and Banking. He has held this position since February 2007 and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Business. He is actively involved in PhD supervision and academic leadership, including serving as Academic Dean from 2013 to 2016.
His education includes studies in Business Administration at the University of Mannheim, followed by a PhD in Economics from the same institution. His research spans corporate finance, banking, capital allocation, and financial services, combining theoretical and empirical approaches.
Prof. Ruckes' research focuses on the efficient allocation of financial capital, with emphasis on corporate finance, financial contracting, governance, and institutional impact. His work integrates management and societal implications, particularly in banking and fund management. He has published in leading journals such as the Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, and Management Science.
The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on internal capital markets, corporate investment, risk management, and financial intermediation. Key themes include capital budgeting, hedge fund incentives, bank competition, and disclosure regulation, demonstrating a strong empirical and theoretical orientation in financial economics.
- Member of the Scientific Advisory Board, Aalto University School of Business (2011)
Prof. Ruckes supervises multiple PhD students working on topics such as venture capital, hedge funds, and private markets, encouraging international collaboration. He co-organizes the triannual Symposium on Finance, Banking and Insurance in Karlsruhe and serves on the editorial board of "Die Betriebswirtschaft." While no specific grants are listed, his ongoing projects suggest active research funding.
He leads a research group in Service Economics at KIT, collaborating on projects related to liquidity, arbitrage limits, and financial contracting. His team includes researchers like Daniel Hoang, Sebastian Gatzer, and Antonio S. Mello, reflecting a strong network in corporate finance and banking.
