معرفی
R. Stafford Johnson is Professor of Finance at Xavier University's Williams College of Business, serving since 1987. His prior academic appointments include Central Michigan University, Southern Illinois University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and University of Connecticut, with research roles at the University of Kentucky's Center for Public Affairs and Center for Energy Research.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Kentucky, 1975
- M.S. in Economics, University of Kentucky, 1974
Johnson's research examines option pricing models, fixed-income securities valuation, gambling market efficiency, monetary policy frameworks, and global economic systems. His scholarly output appears in prominent journals including Applied Economics, The Financial Review, and Journal of International Economics, reflecting interdisciplinary work bridging finance theory and real-world applications.
His professional recognition includes:
- Delta Sigma Pi Teacher of the Year Award (1996)
- Delta Sigma Pi Teacher of the Year Award (1998)
Johnson has directed significant academic initiatives including the Stephen S. Smith Center and Fifth-Third Trading Center, while mentoring students through the Xavier Student Investment Funds program. He teaches core finance courses spanning investments, derivatives, debt markets, and global finance at undergraduate and MBA levels, emphasizing practical portfolio management skills.
Administrative leadership includes Department Chair (1988-1998), Fund Professor for Student Investment Programs (2004-2010), Trading Center Director (2010-2011), and Interim Dean of Business (2011).
