Oveis MADADIAN

Oveis MADADIAN is an Associate Professor and Academic Director at IÉSEG School of Management in France. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Economics (specializing in Accounting) from the University of Antwerp, Belgium. His academic roles include course coordination for courses like Special Topics in Audit and Advisory, Principles of Accounting and Management Control, and Accounting Fundamentals. He teaches across bachelor’s, master’s, and executive programs, focusing on financial accounting, management control, and corporate governance.

Madadian’s research emphasizes peer-based benchmarking, earnings management, and capital markets. His work has been published in journals like Abacus, Applied Economics, and Accounting and Business Research. Notable research topics include R&D investment strategies, litigation risk management, and the impact of social comparison on corporate decisions.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Applied Economics (University of Antwerp, 2016)
  • Master in Economics & Business (Erasmus University Rotterdam, 2011)
  • Master in Financial Management (Allameh Tabatabaee University, 2010)
  • Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering (AmirKabir University of Technology, 2007)

He has received awards including the 2022 AFAANZ Best Financial Accounting Paper Award and top academic honors during his master’s studies. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical managerial insights, particularly in how firms use peer comparisons to shape financial strategies.

Madadian’s teaching portfolio spans foundational accounting courses to advanced topics in corporate governance. He actively contributes to academic communities through editorial roles and conference presentations.