Melvyn TEO

Melvyn TEO is a Lee Kong Chian Professor of Finance and Deputy Dean (Faculty & Research) at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. He holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard University and has been a prominent figure in finance academia since joining SMU in 2007.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Harvard University (2002)
• MA in Economics, Harvard University (1998)
• BA in Economics and Mathematics (cum laude), Cornell University (1997)

Research Interests focus on Empirical Asset Pricing, Hedge Funds, and Behavioral Finance. His work explores topics like hedge fund diversification, manager traits, and socially responsible investing. Notable contributions include analyzing hedge fund performance, liquidity risks, and behavioral biases influencing investment decisions.

Awards and Recognition include the 2024 Higher Education Award, Jack Treynor Prize (2017), and Lee Kong Chian Professorship. He has held leadership roles such as Deputy Dean since 2017 and Associate Dean for Research (2011–2016).

His research spans 25+ years, with over 50 peer-reviewed articles published in top journals like Journal of Finance and Journal of Financial Economics. Key themes include hedge fund dynamics, market efficiency, and institutional investor behavior.

He directs the BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre and actively serves on academic conference committees (e.g., China International Conference in Finance). His grants include a Singapore MOE Tier 2 grant (2015–2017).