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Ryan Davis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Collat School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Mississippi (2016), an MBA from UAB (2012), and degrees in Mathematics. His research focuses on investments, market microstructure, ETFs, and OTC securities, with publications in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and Journal of Banking and Finance. He teaches courses in financial modeling, investments, and valuation at both undergraduate and MBA levels. Dr. Davis advises no listed students and holds no explicitly stated scientific awards. His professional activities include roles on institutional committees, community service, and peer-review work for journals like Journal of Banking and Finance and RIFE. He is actively involved in teaching, having instructed over 100 courses across multiple terms.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Finance, University of Mississippi, 2016
- MBA, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2012
- M.S. in Mathematics, University of Mississippi, 2004
- B.A. in Mathematics, University of Mississippi, 2003
Research Interests: Dr. Davis explores ETF fee dynamics, market competition, OTC liquidity, and short-sale restrictions. His work bridges theoretical finance and empirical analysis, with a focus on real-world trading behaviors and regulatory impacts.
Teaching: Recent courses include FN330 - Financial Modeling, MBA628 - Valuation Seminar, and FN350 - Investments. He often teaches during summer and fall terms, emphasizing quantitative finance and portfolio strategies.
Professional Contributions: Committee roles include the Finance Instructor Search Committee and Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. He volunteers with Redemptive Cycles and the YMCA. His service to professional organizations includes roles at the Southern Finance Association and Eastern Finance Association.
