Pratik Kothari

Dr. Pratik Kothari is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Oakland University’s School of Business Administration, located in Rochester, Michigan. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Missouri and brings over four years of professional experience in investment management and financial litigation analysis. His research focuses on asset pricing, mutual funds, big-data analysis, and return predictability, with notable work in securities litigation economics and market manipulation. Dr. Kothari teaches courses such as the Student Managed Investment Fund, where students manage a $2 million portfolio, and the Managing Investment Funds course, emphasizing practical portfolio management skills.

His academic contributions include peer-reviewed publications in journals like Journal of Financial Markets and Journal of Corporate Finance, exploring topics ranging from real estate mutual fund economics to the impact of investor attention on fraud discovery. Dr. Kothari has received prestigious awards such as the Winemiller Excellence Award and the Raymond and Susan Chen International PhD Scholarship. His work bridges academia and practice, addressing contemporary issues in finance through rigorous empirical analysis.

• Education: Ph.D. in Finance, University of Missouri
• Affiliations: School of Business Administration, Oakland University
• Professional Experience: Cornerstone Research, New York (financial litigation analysis)

His research trends reflect a focus on practical finance applications, with recent work examining labor market signals in stock returns and the strategic implications of corporate political contributions. Dr. Kothari’s teaching and research emphasize real-world relevance, preparing students for careers in investment management and financial analysis.