معرفی
S. Vish Viswanathan is the F.M. Kirby Professor of Investment Banking at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University. He holds academic roles such as Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and served as President of the Financial Intermediation Research Society (2015-2016). His research focuses on financial intermediation, risk management, and collateral dynamics, with publications in top journals like the Journal of Finance and Review of Financial Studies.
Education includes a Ph.D. in Finance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School (1987), Master of Management Studies from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute (1979), and B.Sc. (Chemistry) from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai (1977).
Research interests span financial market regulation, liquidity crises, merger waves, and non-cash auctions. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing topics like collateral’s role in capital structure and systemic risk management.
Teaching spans advanced corporate finance, project finance, and executive education programs globally. Awards include the Duke Fuqua Outstanding Faculty Award (1994), Four Star Teacher Rating (Business Week, 1995), and NYSE Best Paper Award (1997). He has advised over 25 doctoral students, many securing academic and industry roles.
Professional service includes editorial roles at Journal of Financial Intermediation and Journal of Financial Markets, and leadership in finance associations like the Western Finance Association and American Finance Association. His work frequently addresses policy-relevant issues in capital markets and banking systems.
