معرفی
Michael J. Tomas III is an Associate Professor at the Grossman School of Business, University of Vermont, specializing in finance education and research. His work focuses on derivative security pricing, commodity exchanges, and fixed income markets. Prior to academia, he served as Group Manager for Financial Product Research at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), leading new product development and contract maintenance programs. He previously taught at Babson College and holds visiting scholar appointments at Prague City University (2023) and Kent State University (2011).
Education:
- Ph.D., Syracuse University
- MBA and B.S., University of Akron
- B.A. in Music History, University of Vermont
Research Interests: Dr. Tomas explores the design and performance of futures/options exchanges, derivative security pricing methodologies, and fixed income market dynamics. His applied research bridges academic theory with practical financial instrument development, informed by his industry experience at CBOT. He emphasizes strategic decision-making frameworks for financial institutions and product lifecycle management.
Professional Experience: His career spans academia and financial markets, combining teaching, research, and industry leadership roles. Office hours are by appointment.
