Oriol Amat

Oriol Amat is a Full Professor of Financial Economics and Accounting at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), where he has held roles including Rector (2021–2023), Dean of the UPF Barcelona School of Management (2018–2021), and Director of the Department of Economics and Business (2003–2005). He earned his PhD in Economic Sciences from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and has held visiting positions at institutions like Linköping University and Université de Montpellier.

His research focuses on financial accounting ethics, fraud detection, organizational success factors, and sustainable finance. He has authored over 40 books, including "Detecting Accounting Fraud Before It's Too Late" and "Universal Basic Income: Analysis of a Disruptive Proposal", and collaborates with international journals. He served as Deputy in the Catalan Parliament (2015–2017), Dean of the College of Economists of Catalonia, and member of the National Securities Market Commission.

Notable awards include an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Montpellier (2023). His work integrates academic leadership, policy engagement, and practical business insights, emphasizing ethical practices and organizational resilience.