Pat Obi

Pat Obi, Ph.D., is the White Lodging Professor of Finance at Purdue University Northwest's College of Business. He teaches corporate finance, financial markets, derivatives, and business analytics. His research focuses on financial market variables, international tourism's economic impact, and derivatives risk management. He consults for the City of Hammond and has presented in over 60 countries.

• Education: Ph.D. in Finance & Econometrics (University of Mississippi), MBA (Texas State University), Higher Diploma (Institute of Management and Technology, Nigeria).

Research interests include valuation, econometric modeling, and financial risk mitigation. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in global contexts.

Key awards include the PNW Global Excellence Award and Beta Gamma Sigma honor society recognition. He advises undergraduates, directs the MBA program, and coordinates finance/economics initiatives. His office is located in Hammond's Anderson Building 333.