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Ravi Shukla serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management, maintaining continuous departmental affiliation since August 4, 1992. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate levels with courses including Investments, Financial Modeling, and Investment Analysis through Spring 2025.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Finance, State University of New York at Buffalo (1989) - Dissertation: Linear Asset Pricing and Arbitrage
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo (1984) - Thesis: Asymptotic Series Analysis of Stability of Time Dependent Parallel Flows
- MBA in Finance and Management Science, State University of New York at Buffalo (1983)
- B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (1980)
Professor Shukla's research centers on empirical finance with specialized focus on asset pricing anomalies and volatility modeling. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical investment applications, particularly examining how idiosyncratic volatility influences cross-sectional return patterns. This research trajectory reflects deep engagement with quantitative finance methodologies and market microstructure analysis.
His scholarly output demonstrates consistent specialization in financial econometrics, with recent work advancing understanding of risk-return relationships through rigorous empirical testing. The 2023 publication on idiosyncratic volatility exemplifies his methodological approach combining large-scale data analysis with asset pricing theory.
Honors:
- Benedict Family Fellow, Whitman School of Management (2015-2021)
Professor Shukla actively contributes to academic governance as Academic Integrity Case Review Committee member (2020-Present) and doctoral committee chair. His service extends to conference leadership including Session Chair and Discussant roles at World Finance Conference and Financial Management Association events. He previously served as Advisory Editor for International Journal of Managerial Finance (2005-2022), demonstrating sustained commitment to scholarly discourse in financial economics.
