Paul Sarmas

Paul Sarmas serves as Professor in the Department of Finance, Real Estate, and Law within the College of Business Administration at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. His academic career centers on finance policy analysis and international financial markets, with documented research activity from 2001-2007.

His educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration/Finance from Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California
• M.B.A. in Finance, Investment and Banking from Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
• B.S. in Insurance and Economics from RCD International College of Insurance, Tehran

Professor Sarmas's research examines critical intersections between monetary policy and financial markets, with particular expertise in Federal Reserve operations, corporate risk management, and international market dynamics. His empirical approach combines policy analysis with quantitative methods to address real-world financial challenges faced by institutions and corporations. This work contributes to understanding how central bank interventions ripple through banking sectors and global markets.

His teaching portfolio encompasses undergraduate and graduate instruction in Managerial Finance, Corporate Finance, Multinational Financial Management, and Financial Policy Evaluation. While current grant information isn't specified, his publication record in journals like the Journal of Financial Services Marketing and Research in Finance demonstrates sustained research engagement. Professor Sarmas maintains active academic presence through email (psarmas@cpp.edu) and office contact at Cal Poly Pomona.