Robert Kieschnick

Robert Kieschnick is an Associate Professor of Finance and Managerial Economics at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas. He has held academic positions since 1987, including roles at George Mason University, University of Manitoba, and the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on corporate financing, mergers & acquisitions, working capital management, IPOs, and corporate governance. He directs the MS in Financial Technology and Analytics program and previously coordinated the Finance and Managerial Economics group.

Education includes a PhD in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin (1987), MA in Economics from UT Austin (1976), and B.A. in Economics from Southern Methodist University (1972). Professional experience includes roles as a Senior Economist at the Federal Communications Commission (1994–1999) and Senior Financial Analyst at Southern Union Gas Company (1984–1986).

Research interests emphasize corporate restructuring, valuation methods, and risk management strategies. Key publications address IPO underpricing, dual-class stock decisions, and the impact of operating leases on corporate finance. Awards include the Teppo Martikainen Best Paper Award (2001) and membership in Phi Kappa Phi.

Grants include a three-year SSHRC Canada grant (2000–2003) for studying Canadian dual-class firms and a National Cable Television Association grant (2001) on cable diffusion. Current research explores algorithmic trading, spillover effects in executive compensation, and nonstationarity in governance-accounting relationships.