Rajesh P. Narayanan

Rajesh P. Narayanan serves as Professor and E. Robert Theriot Professor in the Department of Finance at Louisiana State University, with additional affiliation to the Flores MBA Program. His role encompasses advanced research in financial systems and graduate-level instruction.

His academic foundation includes:

• PhD in Finance from Florida State University (1996)
• MBA in Finance from Southern Illinois University (1991)
• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Bharatiar University (1989)

Professor Narayanan's research centers on banking and financial market dynamics, examining critical issues like mortgage portfolio diversification, distressed debt resolution, and regulatory impacts on financial institutions. His work combines rigorous econometric analysis with practical implications for market participants and policymakers, consistently addressing real-world financial phenomena through empirical investigation.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals evolving research trajectories: early work focused on bank mergers and debt underwriting structures, while recent studies (2016-2020) increasingly examine spatial dependencies in mortgage markets, strategic default behaviors, and credit derivative impacts on firm value. The journals publishing his work—Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Banking and Finance—represent the highest tier in finance scholarship.

His distinction as E. Robert Theriot Professor signifies exceptional scholarly contribution, complemented by significant media recognition:

• National features in Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and CNN/Money
• Regional coverage in Times Picayune and Baton Rouge Business Report
• Executive seminars delivered across six countries including Brazil, China, and India

Professor Narayanan actively bridges academic research and practical application through international executive education and media commentary. His sustained publication record indicates ongoing research funding, while his Flores MBA Program involvement demonstrates commitment to developing finance professionals. The absence of dedicated lab structures suggests his research operates through traditional academic channels with potential collaborations embedded in co-authored works.