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Dr. Ofra Bazel-Shoham is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at Temple University's Fox School of Business and Management, where she also serves as Academic Director of the Part-Time MBA program in Conshohocken. Her professional background includes management roles at Israel Aerospace Industries and a directorship at an Israeli startup.
Educational qualifications:
- Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (Fox School of Business)
- MS in Finance (Fox School of Business)
- LL.M. in Commercial Law (Bar Ilan University)
- BA in Economics (Ben-Gurion University)
Her research examines gender influences on business risk activities, with specific focus on:
- Capital structure decisions and financial risk assessment
- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) dynamics
- Research and development (R&D) investment patterns
- Corporate governance and board diversity
Recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate strong thematic focus on gender economics in international business contexts, with recurring examination of:
- Board diversity effects on corporate decisions
- Pandemic-related disruptions to globalization
- Cross-border transaction mechanisms
- Strategic adaptations in volatile markets
Professional experience includes operational leadership in aerospace and technology sectors, informing her research on practical business challenges.
