Omid Ardakani

Omid Ardakani is a Professor of Economics and the Solomon Economic Research Fellow at the Parker College of Business, Georgia Southern University. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is actively engaged in research and teaching in econometrics, computational finance, and monetary economics.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2015)
• M.A. in Economics, University of Tehran (2009)
• B.A. in Economics, Yazd University (2006)

His research employs Bayesian and data mining techniques to address economic and financial issues, with a current focus on information theory and extreme value theory. He has published extensively, with recent work exploring financial volatility, exchange rate dynamics, and structural modeling.

The trends in his recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a strong emphasis on Bayesian econometrics, machine learning in finance, and modeling uncertainty in macroeconomic and financial systems. His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications in policy and financial risk assessment.

Editorial and Leadership Roles:

• Co-Editor, Economics Journal
• Section Editor, Financial Statistical Journal
• Editorial Board Member, International Finance and Banking and Journal of Information Economics
• Founding Director, Statistics and Econometrics Research Group
• Associate Member, Statistical Consulting Unit, Department of Mathematical Sciences

He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in analytics, econometrics, macroeconomics, and finance, and is currently accepting PhD students. His interdisciplinary collaborations enhance statistical applications in real-world economic challenges.

Labs and Research Groups:

He leads the Statistics and Econometrics Research Group, fostering collaborative research between theoretical and applied econometrics. His association with the Statistical Consulting Unit enables cross-departmental projects involving statistical modeling and data analysis.