Rama Malladi

Dr. Rama Malladi serves as a Professor at the College of Business Administration and Public Policy of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), where he teaches corporate finance, investments, and financial modeling across undergraduate, graduate, and MBA programs. With over three decades of experience, he has instructed 26 finance courses at ten Southern California universities and held leadership roles including President of CFA Society Los Angeles, CSUDH Foundation Board Member, and Chair of the University Budget Committee.

His educational credentials feature:

• Ph.D. in Finance from EDHEC Business School (France) supervised by Dr. Frank Fabozzi
• MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management
• Master of Technology in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
• Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with first-class distinction

Dr. Malladi's research integrates engineering and finance through artificial intelligence, machine learning, and financial technology applications in asset management and risk analysis. His interdisciplinary expertise enables innovative approaches to quantitative finance and alternative investments, particularly in emerging sectors like cannabis industry economics.

His professional recognition includes:

• 2022 CSUDH University Excellence in Service Award
• 2020 CSUDH President's Challenge award
• 2008 CFA Society Los Angeles Outstanding Committee Member of the Year award

Dr. Malladi secured a $1.87 million California State Grant for cannabis industry research in South Bay Los Angeles and has advised over 20 Fortune 500 firms and startups. His consultancy spans financial analytics, risk management frameworks, and alternative investment strategies across global markets in the United States, Europe, and Asia. He maintains active leadership through professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Alternative Investments Analyst (CAIA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), and Project Management Professional (PMP).