معرفی
Mayar Sefidgaran serves as an Assistant Professor of Finance within the Department of Finance at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin, complemented by a Master's in Economics and Bachelor's degree from Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, Iran.
His educational credentials are:
- PhD in Finance, University of Texas at Austin
- Master's in Economics, Sharif University of Technology
- Bachelor's degree, Sharif University of Technology
Dr. Sefidgaran's research focuses on mutual funds, corporate finance, fintech, information economics, and mergers and acquisitions, employing both theoretical modeling and empirical analysis of unique datasets like NYC taxi rides. His work examines financial market dynamics, institutional behavior, and information asymmetry effects on market efficiency, revealing critical insights into regulatory impacts and market microstructure anomalies.
His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent contributions to financial regulation, information externalities, and crisis behavior in lending markets. Key themes include the role of market power in portfolio constraints, information leakage mechanisms in M&A transactions, and nonbank lender responses during financial crises. His methodological approach combines rigorous theoretical frameworks with innovative data sources to address pressing questions in modern finance.
As an educator, Dr. Sefidgaran teaches Investment Analysis (FIN 4365) and receives exceptional student feedback for his accessibility, dedication to student success, and effective use of collaborative learning techniques. Students consistently highlight his availability for individual support and skill in transforming challenging material into engaging coursework through structured group assignments that develop professional communication abilities.
